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Massey Ferguson 393 vs Massey Ferguson 491

Massey Ferguson 393 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 393

Utility

power
86.2 hp
displacement
236 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 393 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 491

Utility

power
85.9 hp
displacement
268 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 491 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 393 higher · +0.3 hp (<1%)
39386.2 hp
49185.9 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

393 is in the 75th percentile; 491 is in the 75th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 491 higher · +32 ci (+14%)
393236 ci
491268 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

393 is in the 65th percentile; 491 is in the 75th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
3934
4914
Median Utility Tractor4

393 is in the 50th percentile; 491 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 491 higher · +4 (+50%)
3938
49112
Median Utility Tractor12

393 is in the 23rd percentile; 491 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

393 (A)491 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 393Massey Ferguson 491Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model393491—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 393Massey Ferguson 491Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
ModelAT4.2361104C-44T—
Power Output86.2hp85.9hp▲ 393+0.3 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,100RPM▲ 393+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement236ci268ci▲ 491+32 ci · +14%
Bore3.9in4.1in▲ 491+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 393Massey Ferguson 491Difference
TypeManualSelective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 393Massey Ferguson 491Difference
LengthNot recorded155in—
Width78.8in80in▲ 491+1.2 in · +2%
Operating WeightNot recorded7,610lb—

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 393Massey Ferguson 491Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Pump Flow Capacity7.9gpm17.9gpm▲ 491+10 gpm · +127%
Pressure3,050psiNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 393Massey Ferguson 491Difference
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 393Massey Ferguson 491Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded12.4-24—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded18.4-30—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 393Massey Ferguson 491Difference
Hitch Type3-pointNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity4,160lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 393Massey Ferguson 491Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic—
Brake TypeNot recordedMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 393Massey Ferguson 491Difference
Starter TypeElectric Starter12 volts—

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 393Massey Ferguson 491Difference
Coolant4galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 393Massey Ferguson 491Difference
TypeNot recordedROPS or Cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 75th percentile (86.2 hp)B · 75th percentile (85.9 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 65th percentile (236 ci)B · 75th percentile (268 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

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

Width

median 66 in
A · 79th percentile (78.8 in)B · 82nd percentile (80 in)
A · 393B · 491Median Utility Tractor
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