Head to head · Row Crop

Massey Ferguson 2720 vs Oliver 2255

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 2720

Row Crop

power
147 hp
displacement
354 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 2720 specs
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OliverModel B

Oliver 2255

Row Crop

power
147 hp
displacement
573 ci
Cylinders
8
Forward gears
18
Full 2255 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 2720
vs
OliverOliver 2255

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
2720147 hp
2255147 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

2720 is in the 55th percentile; 2255 is in the 55th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 2255 higher · +219 ci (+62%)
2720354 ci
2255573 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

2720 is in the 38th percentile; 2255 is in the 98th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

▲ 2255 higher · +2 (+33%)
27206
22558
Median Row Crop Tractor6

2720 is in the 50th percentile; 2255 is in the 99th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 2255 higher · +2 (+13%)
272016
225518
Median Row Crop Tractor16

2720 is in the 50th percentile; 2255 is in the 61st · 1,200 models

2720 (A)2255 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 2720Oliver 2255Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonOliver—
Model27202255—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 2720Oliver 2255Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsCaterpillar—
ModelAT6.354.43208—
Power Output147hp147hpSame
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,600RPM▲ 2255+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders68▲ 2255+2 · +33%
Displacement354ci573ci▲ 2255+219 ci · +62%
Bore3.9in4.5in▲ 2255+0.6 in · +15%
Stroke5in4.5in▲ 2720+0.5 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 2720Oliver 2255Difference
TypeTwo-speed power shiftPartial power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 2720Oliver 2255Difference
Length200in166in▲ 2720+34 in · +20%
Width83.5in81.5in▲ 2720+2 in · +2%
Height112in106in▲ 2720+6 in · +6%
Operating Weight13,514lb16,500lb▲ 2255+2,986 lb · +22%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 2720Oliver 2255Difference
System TypeNot recordedClosed center—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 2720Oliver 2255Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 2720Oliver 2255Difference
Hitch TypeCategory III/IIThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch Category3II/III—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 2720Oliver 2255Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic disc—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 2720Oliver 2255Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 2720Oliver 2255Difference
Coolant7.1gal10gal▲ 2255+2.9 gal · +41%

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 2720Oliver 2255Difference
TypeCabOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 55th percentile (147 hp)B · 55th percentile (147 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 38th percentile (354 ci)B · 98th percentile (573 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 99th percentile (8)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 61st percentile (18)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 59th percentile (13,514 lb)B · 72nd percentile (16,500 lb)
A · 2720B · 2255Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 2720Full spec pageOliver 2255