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Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 397
Utility
- power
- 80 hp
- displacement
- 248 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 24
Head to head · Utility
Massey Ferguson 397 vs Massey Ferguson 4608
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 4608
Utility
- power
- 80 hp
- displacement
- 201 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 12
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 397
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 4608
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied39780 hp
460880 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
397 is in the 71st percentile; 4608 is in the 71st · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 397 higher · +47 ci (+23%)397248 ci
4608201 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
397 is in the 70th percentile; 4608 is in the 54th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 397 higher · +1 (+33%)3974
46083
Median Utility Tractor4
397 is in the 50th percentile; 4608 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 397 higher · +12 (+100%)39724
460812
Median Utility Tractor12
397 is in the 92nd percentile; 4608 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
397 (A)4608 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 397 | Massey Ferguson 4608 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Massey Ferguson | Same |
| Model | 397 | 4608 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 397 | Massey Ferguson 4608 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | AGCO Power | — |
| Model | A4.248 | 33 AWIC | — |
| Power Output | 80hp | 80hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ 397+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 248ci | 201ci | ▲ 397+47 ci · +23% |
| Bore | 4in | 4.3in | ▲ 4608+0.3 in · +7% |
| Stroke | 5in | 4.7in | ▲ 397+0.3 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 397 | Massey Ferguson 4608 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Power shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 397 | Massey Ferguson 4608 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 152in | 150in | ▲ 397+2 in · +1% |
| Width | Not recorded | 78.7in | — |
| Height | 105in | 100in | ▲ 397+5 in · +5% |
| Operating Weight | 8,026lb | 6,063lb | ▲ 397+1,963 lb · +32% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 397 | Massey Ferguson 4608 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open center tandem pump | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 397 | Massey Ferguson 4608 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent with electronic clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 397 | Massey Ferguson 4608 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | II | — |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 3,420lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 397 | Massey Ferguson 4608 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 397 | Massey Ferguson 4608 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Not recorded | Electric | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 397 | Massey Ferguson 4608 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Two-post folding ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 71st percentile (80 hp)B · 71st percentile (80 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 70th percentile (248 ci)B · 54th percentile (201 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 92nd percentile (24)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 76th percentile (8,026 lb)B · 57th percentile (6,063 lb)
A · 397B · 4608Median Utility Tractor