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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 583
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 583
Utility
- power
- 80 hp
- displacement
- 269 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 397
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 583
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied39780 hp
58380 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
397 is in the 71st percentile; 583 is in the 71st · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 583 higher · +21 ci (+8%)397248 ci
583269 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
397 is in the 70th percentile; 583 is in the 78th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied3974
5834
Median Utility Tractor4
397 is in the 50th percentile; 583 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 397 higher · +12 (+100%)39724
58312
Median Utility Tractor12
397 is in the 92nd percentile; 583 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
397 (A)583 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 397 | Massey Ferguson 583 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Massey Ferguson | Same |
| Model | 397 | 583 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 397 | Massey Ferguson 583 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Perkins | Same |
| Model | A4.248 | 1104C-44 | — |
| Power Output | 80hp | 80hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 248ci | 269ci | ▲ 583+21 ci · +8% |
| Bore | 4in | 4.1in | ▲ 583+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 397 | Massey Ferguson 583 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Gear, Shuttle, Partial Synch | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 397 | Massey Ferguson 583 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 152in | 141in | ▲ 397+11 in · +8% |
| Width | Not recorded | 79.1in | — |
| Height | 105in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 8,026lb | 5,578lb | ▲ 397+2,448 lb · +44% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 397 | Massey Ferguson 583 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open Center | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 397 | Massey Ferguson 583 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Category II | — |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 3,947lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 397 | Massey Ferguson 583 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 397 | Massey Ferguson 583 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | Not recorded | 12V | — |
| Starter Type | Not recorded | Electric | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 397 | Massey Ferguson 583 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | ROPS, Cab | — |
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 · 78th percentile (269 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 92nd percentile (24)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 76th percentile (8,026 lb)B · 52nd percentile (5,578 lb)
A · 397B · 583Median Utility Tractor