Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 4900
Utility
- power
- 375 hp
- displacement
- 903 ci
- Cylinders
- 8
- Forward gears
- 18
Head to head · Utility
Massey Ferguson 4900 vs Steiger 9170
SteigerModel B
Steiger 9170
Utility
- power
- 335 hp
- displacement
- 855 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 4900
vs
SteigerSteiger 9170
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 4900 higher · +40 hp (+12%)4900375 hp
9170335 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
4900 is in the 98th percentile; 9170 is in the 97th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 4900 higher · +48 ci (+6%)4900903 ci
9170855 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
4900 is in the 98th percentile; 9170 is in the 98th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 4900 higher · +2 (+33%)49008
91706
Median Utility Tractor4
4900 is in the 99th percentile; 9170 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 4900 higher · +6 (+50%)490018
917012
Median Utility Tractor12
4900 is in the 83rd percentile; 9170 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
4900 (A)9170 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 4900 | Steiger 9170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Steiger | — |
| Model | 4900 | 9170 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 4900 | Steiger 9170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cummins | Cummins | Same |
| Model | VT-903 | NTA-855 | — |
| Power Output | 375hp | 335hp | ▲ 4900+40 hp · +12% |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 4900+500 RPM · +24% |
| Cylinders | 8 | 6 | ▲ 4900+2 · +33% |
| Displacement | 903ci | 855ci | ▲ 4900+48 ci · +6% |
| Bore | 5.5in | 5.5in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.8in | 6in | ▲ 9170+1.2 in · +25% |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 4900 | Steiger 9170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | partial power shift | Full power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 4900 | Steiger 9170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 252in | 280in | ▲ 9170+28 in · +11% |
| Width | 108in | 92.3in | ▲ 4900+15.7 in · +17% |
| Height | 130in | 150in | ▲ 9170+20 in · +15% |
| Operating Weight | 30,965lb | 28,000lb | ▲ 4900+2,965 lb · +11% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 4900 | Steiger 9170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Closed center | — |
| Steering Type | articulated hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 4900 | Steiger 9170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | III | IV | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 4900 | Steiger 9170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 articulated 4WD | 4x4 articulated 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | articulated hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 4900 | Steiger 9170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 4900 | Steiger 9170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 15gal | 16.5gal | ▲ 9170+1.5 gal · +10% |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 98th percentile (375 hp)B · 97th percentile (335 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 98th percentile (903 ci)B · 98th percentile (855 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 99th percentile (8)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 83rd percentile (18)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 97th percentile (30,965 lb)B · 97th percentile (28,000 lb)
A · 4900B · 9170Median Utility Tractor