Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 4608 vs Massey Ferguson 583

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 4608

Utility

power
80 hp
displacement
201 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 4608 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 583

Utility

power
80 hp
displacement
269 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 583 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
460880 hp
58380 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

4608 is in the 71st percentile; 583 is in the 71st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 583 higher · +68 ci (+34%)
4608201 ci
583269 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

4608 is in the 54th percentile; 583 is in the 78th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 583 higher · +1 (+33%)
46083
5834
Median Utility Tractor4

4608 is in the 23rd percentile; 583 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
460812
58312
Median Utility Tractor12

4608 is in the 50th percentile; 583 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

4608 (A)583 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 4608Massey Ferguson 583Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model4608583—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 4608Massey Ferguson 583Difference
ManufacturerAGCO PowerPerkins—
Model33 AWIC1104C-44—
Power Output80hp80hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders34▲ 583+1 · +33%
Displacement201ci269ci▲ 583+68 ci · +34%
Bore4.3in4.1in▲ 4608+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.7in5in▲ 583+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 4608Massey Ferguson 583Difference
TypePower shuttleGear, Shuttle, Partial Synch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 4608Massey Ferguson 583Difference
Length150in141in▲ 4608+9 in · +6%
Width78.7in79.1in▲ 583+0.4 in · <1%
Height100inNot recorded—
Operating Weight6,063lb5,578lb▲ 4608+485 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 4608Massey Ferguson 583Difference
System TypeOpen center tandem pumpOpen Center—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 4608Massey Ferguson 583Difference
TypeIndependent with electronic clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 4608Massey Ferguson 583Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory II—
Hitch CategoryIINot recorded—
Hitch Capacity3,420lb3,947lb▲ 583+527 lb · +15%

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 4608Massey Ferguson 583Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 4608Massey Ferguson 583Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 4608Massey Ferguson 583Difference
TypeTwo-post folding ROPSROPS, Cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 71st percentile (80 hp)B · 71st percentile (80 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 54th percentile (201 ci)B · 78th percentile (269 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 57th percentile (6,063 lb)B · 52nd percentile (5,578 lb)
A · 4608B · 583Median Utility Tractor
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