Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 491 vs New Holland TD5050

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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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New HollandModel B

New Holland TD5050

Utility

power
80.7 hp
displacement
274 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full TD5050 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 491
vs
New HollandNew Holland TD5050

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,659–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 491 higher · +5.2 hp (+6%)
49185.9 hp
TD505080.7 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

491 is in the 75th percentile; TD5050 is in the 71st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ TD5050 higher · +6 ci (+2%)
491268 ci
TD5050274 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

491 is in the 75th percentile; TD5050 is in the 79th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
4914
TD50504
Median Utility Tractor4

491 is in the 50th percentile; TD5050 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
49112
TD505012
Median Utility Tractor12

491 is in the 50th percentile; TD5050 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

491 (A)TD5050 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 491New Holland TD5050Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonNew Holland—
Model491TD5050—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 491New Holland TD5050Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsIveco—
Model1104C-44TNEF—
Power Output85.9hp80.7hp▲ 491+5.2 hp · +6%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,500RPM▲ TD5050+400 RPM · +19%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement268ci274ci▲ TD5050+6 ci · +2%
Bore4.1in4.1inSame
Stroke5in5.2in▲ TD5050+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 491New Holland TD5050Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratioSelective gear fixed ratioSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 491New Holland TD5050Difference
Length155in167in▲ TD5050+12 in · +8%
Width80inNot recorded—
Operating Weight7,610lb8,055lb▲ TD5050+445 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 491New Holland TD5050Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen center fixed displacement gear pump—
Pump Flow Capacity17.9gpm17.1gpm▲ 491+0.8 gpm · +5%
PressureNot recorded1,815psi—
Steering TypeHydrostaticHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 491New Holland TD5050Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 491New Holland TD5050Difference
Front Tire Size12.4-24Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size18.4-30Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 491New Holland TD5050Difference
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 491New Holland TD5050Difference
Chassis Type4x4 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostaticHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeMultiple wet disc hydraulically operatedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 491New Holland TD5050Difference
Starter Type12 volts12 volt electric—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 491New Holland TD5050Difference
TypeROPS or CabCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 75th percentile (85.9 hp)B · 71st percentile (80.7 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 75th percentile (268 ci)B · 79th percentile (274 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 · 76th percentile (8,055 lb)
A · 491B · TD5050Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 491Full spec pageNew Holland TD5050