Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 4609 vs Schluter Compact 850 Special

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 4609

Utility

power
90 hp
displacement
201 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 4609 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 4609
vs
SchluterSchluter Compact 850 Special

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
460990 hp
Compact 850 Special90 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

4609 is in the 78th percentile; Compact 850 Special is in the 78th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Compact 850 Special higher · +100 ci (+50%)
4609201 ci
Compact 850 Special301 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

4609 is in the 54th percentile; Compact 850 Special is in the 84th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ Compact 850 Special higher · +1 (+33%)
46093
Compact 850 Special4
Median Utility Tractor4

4609 is in the 23rd percentile; Compact 850 Special is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
460912
Compact 850 Special12
Median Utility Tractor12

4609 is in the 50th percentile; Compact 850 Special is in the 50th · 4,941 models

4609 (A)Compact 850 Special (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 4609Schluter Compact 850 SpecialDifference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonSchluter—
Model4609Compact 850 Special—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 4609Schluter Compact 850 SpecialDifference
ManufacturerAGCO PowerSchluter—
Model33 AWICSDM 112 W 4—
Power Output90hp90hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM1,800RPM▲ 4609+400 RPM · +22%
Cylinders34▲ Compact 850 Special+1 · +33%
Displacement201ci301ci▲ Compact 850 Special+100 ci · +50%
Bore4.3in4.4in▲ Compact 850 Special+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke4.7in4.9in▲ Compact 850 Special+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 4609Schluter Compact 850 SpecialDifference
TypePower shuttleSynchromesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 4609Schluter Compact 850 SpecialDifference
Length153in162in▲ Compact 850 Special+9 in · +6%
Width78.7inNot recorded—
Height102in109in▲ Compact 850 Special+7 in · +7%
Operating Weight6,835lb9,481lb▲ Compact 850 Special+2,646 lb · +39%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 4609Schluter Compact 850 SpecialDifference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 4609Schluter Compact 850 SpecialDifference
TypeElectronically engagedNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 31,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 4609Schluter Compact 850 SpecialDifference
Hitch TypeCategory II with position and draft controlNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Not recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity3,417lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 4609Schluter Compact 850 SpecialDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4X4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 4609Schluter Compact 850 SpecialDifference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 54th percentile (201 ci)B · 84th percentile (301 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 · 65th percentile (6,835 lb)B · 84th percentile (9,481 lb)
A · 4609B · Compact 850 SpecialMedian Utility Tractor
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