Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 268 Xtra vs SAME Argon 50

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 268 Xtra

Utility

power
63 hp
displacement
220 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 268 Xtra specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 268 Xtra
vs
SAMESAME Argon 50

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 268 Xtra higher · +13 hp (+26%)
268 Xtra63 hp
Argon 5050 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

268 Xtra is in the 57th percentile; Argon 50 is in the 45th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 268 Xtra higher · +37 ci (+20%)
268 Xtra220 ci
Argon 50183 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

268 Xtra is in the 60th percentile; Argon 50 is in the 50th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 268 Xtra higher · +1 (+33%)
268 Xtra4
Argon 503
Median Utility Tractor4

268 Xtra is in the 50th percentile; Argon 50 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ Argon 50 higher · +4 (+33%)
268 Xtra12
Argon 5016
Median Utility Tractor12

268 Xtra is in the 50th percentile; Argon 50 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

268 Xtra (A)Argon 50 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 268 XtraSAME Argon 50Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonSAME—
Model268 XtraArgon 50—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 268 XtraSAME Argon 50Difference
ManufacturerSimpsonSAME—
ModelS4361000.3 A—
Power Output63hp50hp▲ 268 Xtra+13 hp · +26%
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,350RPM▲ Argon 50+50 RPM · +2%
Cylinders43▲ 268 Xtra+1 · +33%
Displacement220ci183ci▲ 268 Xtra+37 ci · +20%
Bore3.7in4.1in▲ Argon 50+0.4 in · +11%
Stroke5in4.5in▲ 268 Xtra+0.5 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 268 XtraSAME Argon 50Difference
TypeSliding gear, SynchromeshMechanical shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 268 XtraSAME Argon 50Difference
Length153in133in▲ 268 Xtra+20 in · +15%
WidthNot recorded64.6in—
Height99.2in88.2in▲ 268 Xtra+11 in · +12%
Operating Weight6,217lb4,277lb▲ 268 Xtra+1,940 lb · +45%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 268 XtraSAME Argon 50Difference
Steering TypeHydrostatic power-assistedNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 268 XtraSAME Argon 50Difference
TypeRear, live typeNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded750rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 268 XtraSAME Argon 50Difference
Hitch TypeFerguson systemThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity4,519lb6,527lb▲ Argon 50+2,008 lb · +44%

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 268 XtraSAME Argon 50Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4x2 2WD2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic power-assistedNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 268 XtraSAME Argon 50Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 268 XtraSAME Argon 50Difference
TypeOpenOpen with ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 57th percentile (63 hp)B · 45th percentile (50 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 60th percentile (220 ci)B · 50th percentile (183 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 59th percentile (6,217 lb)B · 41st percentile (4,277 lb)
A · 268 XtraB · Argon 50Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 268 XtraFull spec pageSAME Argon 50