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Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 492
Utility
- power
- 99 hp
- displacement
- 269 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
Massey Ferguson 492 vs Massey Ferguson 596
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 596
Utility
- power
- 99 hp
- displacement
- 269 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 492
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 596
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied49299 hp
59699 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
492 is in the 82nd percentile; 596 is in the 82nd · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied492269 ci
596269 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
492 is in the 78th percentile; 596 is in the 78th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied4924
5964
Median Utility Tractor4
492 is in the 50th percentile; 596 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied49212
59612
Median Utility Tractor12
492 is in the 50th percentile; 596 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
492 (A)596 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 492 | Massey Ferguson 596 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Massey Ferguson | Same |
| Model | 492 | 596 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 492 | Massey Ferguson 596 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Perkins | Same |
| Model | 1104C-44T | 1104C-44T | Same |
| Power Output | 99hp | 99hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 269ci | 269ci | Same |
| Bore | 4.1in | 4.1in | Same |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 492 | Massey Ferguson 596 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partially synchronized | Partial sync | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 492 | Massey Ferguson 596 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 155in | 143in | ▲ 492+12 in · +8% |
| Width | 80in | 83.7in | ▲ 596+3.7 in · +5% |
| Operating Weight | Not recorded | 6,812lb | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 492 | Massey Ferguson 596 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 492 | Massey Ferguson 596 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 492 | Massey Ferguson 596 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Cat II | — |
| Hitch Category | II | Category 2 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 4,200lb | 4,199lb | ▲ 492+1 lb · <1% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 492 | Massey Ferguson 596 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 492 | Massey Ferguson 596 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 492 | Massey Ferguson 596 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 82nd percentile (99 hp)B · 82nd percentile (99 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 78th percentile (269 ci)B · 78th percentile (269 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)
Length
median 137 inA · 71st percentile (155 in)B · 58th percentile (143 in)
A · 492B · 596Median Utility Tractor