Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 283 vs Massey Ferguson 4609

Image not recorded
Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 283

Utility

power
89 hp
displacement
248 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 283 specs
Image not recorded
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 4609

Utility

power
90 hp
displacement
201 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 4609 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 283
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 4609

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 4609 higher · +1 hp (+1%)
28389 hp
460990 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

283 is in the 77th percentile; 4609 is in the 78th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 283 higher · +47 ci (+23%)
283248 ci
4609201 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

283 is in the 70th percentile; 4609 is in the 54th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 283 higher · +1 (+33%)
2834
46093
Median Utility Tractor4

283 is in the 50th percentile; 4609 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 4609 higher · +4 (+50%)
2838
460912
Median Utility Tractor12

283 is in the 23rd percentile; 4609 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

283 (A)4609 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 4609Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model2834609—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 4609Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsAGCO Power—
ModelA4.24833 AWIC—
Power Output89hp90hp▲ 4609+1 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders43▲ 283+1 · +33%
Displacement248ci201ci▲ 283+47 ci · +23%
Bore4in4.3in▲ 4609+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke5in4.7in▲ 283+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 4609Difference
TypeSliding gearPower shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 4609Difference
Length146in153in▲ 4609+7 in · +5%
Width79.3in78.7in▲ 283+0.6 in · <1%
Height99.5in102in▲ 4609+2.5 in · +3%
Operating Weight5,434lb6,835lb▲ 4609+1,401 lb · +26%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 4609Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 4609Difference
TypeLive with two stage clutchElectronically engaged—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 3Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 4609Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory II with position and draft control—
Hitch CategoryIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded3,417lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 4609Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 4609Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 4609Difference
Coolant3.8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 283Massey Ferguson 4609Difference
TypeTwo-post ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 77th percentile (89 hp)B · 78th percentile (90 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 70th percentile (248 ci)B · 54th percentile (201 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 51st percentile (5,434 lb)B · 65th percentile (6,835 lb)
A · 283B · 4609Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 283Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 4609