Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 270
Utility
- power
- 55 hp
- displacement
- 236 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
Massey Ferguson 270 vs Schluter Super 550
SchluterModel B
Schluter Super 550
Utility
- power
- 60.2 hp
- displacement
- 240 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 270
vs
SchluterSchluter Super 550
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ Super 550 higher · +5.2 hp (+9%)27055 hp
Super 55060.2 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
270 is in the 50th percentile; Super 550 is in the 55th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ Super 550 higher · +4 ci (+2%)270236 ci
Super 550240 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
270 is in the 65th percentile; Super 550 is in the 67th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied2704
Super 5504
Median Utility Tractor4
270 is in the 50th percentile; Super 550 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Operating Weight
▲ 270 higher · +341 lb (+5%)2706,900 lb
Super 5506,559 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb
270 is in the 66th percentile; Super 550 is in the 62nd · 5,107 models
270 (A)Super 550 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 270 | Schluter Super 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Schluter | — |
| Model | 270 | Super 550 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 270 | Schluter Super 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Schluter | — |
| Model | A4.236 | SD 100 W 4 | — |
| Power Output | 55hp | 60.2hp | ▲ Super 550+5.2 hp · +9% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 1,800RPM | ▲ 270+200 RPM · +11% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 236ci | 240ci | ▲ Super 550+4 ci · +2% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.9in | Same |
| Stroke | 5in | 4.9in | ▲ 270+0.1 in · +2% |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 270 | Schluter Super 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Power | Manual | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 270 | Schluter Super 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 147in | 144in | ▲ 270+3 in · +2% |
| Width | 85in | 66.1in | ▲ 270+18.9 in · +29% |
| Height | Not recorded | 66.1in | — |
| Operating Weight | 6,900lb | 6,559lb | ▲ 270+341 lb · +5% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 270 | Schluter Super 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Mechanical | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 270 | Schluter Super 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Rear, live type or independent option | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 270 | Schluter Super 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | II | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 270 | Schluter Super 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Mechanical | — |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 270 | Schluter Super 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 270 | Schluter Super 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.8gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 270 | Schluter Super 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open/ROPS optional | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 50th percentile (55 hp)B · 55th percentile (60.2 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 65th percentile (236 ci)B · 67th percentile (240 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 66th percentile (6,900 lb)B · 62nd percentile (6,559 lb)
Length
median 137 inA · 63rd percentile (147 in)B · 60th percentile (144 in)
A · 270B · Super 550Median Utility Tractor