Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 283 vs Massey Ferguson 396

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 283

Utility

power
89 hp
displacement
248 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 283 specs
Massey Ferguson 396 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 396

Utility

power
89.4 hp
displacement
365 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full 396 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 283
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 396 higher · +0.4 hp (<1%)
28389 hp
39689.4 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

283 is in the 77th percentile; 396 is in the 77th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 396 higher · +117 ci (+47%)
283248 ci
396365 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

283 is in the 70th percentile; 396 is in the 88th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 396 higher · +2 (+50%)
2834
3966
Median Utility Tractor4

283 is in the 50th percentile; 396 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 396 higher · +4 (+50%)
2838
39612
Median Utility Tractor12

283 is in the 23rd percentile; 396 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

283 (A)396 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 396Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model283396—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 396Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
ModelA4.2481006—
Power Output89hp89.4hp▲ 396+0.4 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders46▲ 396+2 · +50%
Displacement248ci365ci▲ 396+117 ci · +47%
Bore4in3.9in▲ 283+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 396Difference
TypeSliding gearSelective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 396Difference
Length146inNot recorded—
Width79.3in87.2in▲ 396+7.9 in · +10%
Height99.5in108in▲ 396+8.5 in · +9%
Operating Weight5,434lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 396Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded7.1gpm—
PressureNot recorded3,050psi—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 396Difference
TypeLive with two stage clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 396Difference
Hitch CategoryIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 396Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 396Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 396Difference
Coolant3.8gal5.3gal▲ 396+1.5 gal · +39%

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 396Difference
TypeTwo-post ROPSROPS / Cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 77th percentile (89 hp)B · 77th percentile (89.4 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 70th percentile (248 ci)B · 88th percentile (365 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)

Width

median 66 in
A · 81st percentile (79.3 in)B · 90th percentile (87.2 in)
A · 283B · 396Median Utility Tractor
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