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Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 283
Utility
- power
- 89 hp
- displacement
- 248 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Utility
Massey Ferguson 283 vs Massey Ferguson 440
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 440
Utility
- power
- 82 hp
- displacement
- 244 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 283
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 440
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 283 higher · +7 hp (+9%)28389 hp
44082 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
283 is in the 77th percentile; 440 is in the 73rd · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 283 higher · +4 ci (+2%)283248 ci
440244 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
283 is in the 70th percentile; 440 is in the 69th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied2834
4404
Median Utility Tractor4
283 is in the 50th percentile; 440 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 440 higher · +4 (+50%)2838
44012
Median Utility Tractor12
283 is in the 23rd percentile; 440 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
283 (A)440 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 283 | Massey Ferguson 440 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Massey Ferguson | Same |
| Model | 283 | 440 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 283 | Massey Ferguson 440 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Perkins | Same |
| Model | A4.248 | P4000 | — |
| Power Output | 89hp | 82hp | ▲ 283+7 hp · +9% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 248ci | 244ci | ▲ 283+4 ci · +2% |
| Bore | 4in | 3.9in | ▲ 283+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 283 | Massey Ferguson 440 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding gear | Synchromesh | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 283 | Massey Ferguson 440 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 146in | 157in | ▲ 440+11 in · +8% |
| Width | 79.3in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 99.5in | 102in | ▲ 440+2.5 in · +3% |
| Operating Weight | 5,434lb | 5,776lb | ▲ 440+342 lb · +6% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 283 | Massey Ferguson 440 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 283 | Massey Ferguson 440 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live with two stage clutch | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 283 | Massey Ferguson 440 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | II | II | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 283 | Massey Ferguson 440 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 283 | Massey Ferguson 440 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 283 | Massey Ferguson 440 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.8gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 283 | Massey Ferguson 440 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post ROPS | ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 77th percentile (89 hp)B · 73rd percentile (82 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 70th percentile (248 ci)B · 69th percentile (244 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 51st percentile (5,434 lb)B · 54th percentile (5,776 lb)
A · 283B · 440Median Utility Tractor