Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 491 vs Massey Ferguson 5285

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 491

Utility

power
85.9 hp
displacement
268 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 491 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 5285

Utility

power
85 hp
displacement
250 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 5285 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,659–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 491 higher · +0.9 hp (+1%)
49185.9 hp
528585 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

491 is in the 75th percentile; 5285 is in the 75th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 491 higher · +18 ci (+7%)
491268 ci
5285250 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

491 is in the 75th percentile; 5285 is in the 71st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
4914
52854
Median Utility Tractor4

491 is in the 50th percentile; 5285 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
49112
528512
Median Utility Tractor12

491 is in the 50th percentile; 5285 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

491 (A)5285 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 491Massey Ferguson 5285Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model4915285—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 491Massey Ferguson 5285Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
Model1104C-44T4.41—
Power Output85.9hp85hp▲ 491+0.9 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,200RPM▲ 5285+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement268ci250ci▲ 491+18 ci · +7%
Bore4.1in4in▲ 491+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 491Massey Ferguson 5285Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratioManual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 491Massey Ferguson 5285Difference
Length155in157in▲ 5285+2 in · +1%
Width80inNot recorded—
HeightNot recorded104in—
Operating Weight7,610lb7,495lb▲ 491+115 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 491Massey Ferguson 5285Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Pump Flow Capacity17.9gpmNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostaticPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 491Massey Ferguson 5285Difference
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 491Massey Ferguson 5285Difference
Front Tire Size12.4-24Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size18.4-30Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 491Massey Ferguson 5285Difference
Hitch CategoryII3—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 491Massey Ferguson 5285Difference
Chassis Type4x4 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostaticPower—
Brake TypeMultiple wet disc hydraulically operatedNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 491Massey Ferguson 5285Difference
Starter Type12 voltsElectric—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 491Massey Ferguson 5285Difference
TypeROPS or CabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 75th percentile (85.9 hp)B · 75th percentile (85 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 75th percentile (268 ci)B · 71st percentile (250 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 72nd percentile (7,610 lb)B · 71st percentile (7,495 lb)
A · 491B · 5285Median Utility Tractor
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