Head to head · Row Crop

Massey Ferguson 550 vs Massey Ferguson 865

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 550

Row Crop

power
47 hp
displacement
153 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 550 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 865

Row Crop

power
49 hp
displacement
203 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
6
Full 865 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 865 higher · +2 hp (+4%)
55047 hp
86549 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

550 is in the 5th percentile; 865 is in the 6th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 865 higher · +50 ci (+33%)
550153 ci
865203 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

550 is in the 4th percentile; 865 is in the 9th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

▲ 865 higher · +1 (+33%)
5503
8654
Median Row Crop Tractor6

550 is in the 2nd percentile; 865 is in the 17th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 550 higher · +2 (+33%)
5508
8656
Median Row Crop Tractor16

550 is in the 16th percentile; 865 is in the 11th · 1,200 models

550 (A)865 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 550Massey Ferguson 865Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model550865—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 550Massey Ferguson 865Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
ModelAD3.152S203Y—
Power Output47hp49hp▲ 865+2 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,250RPM2,000RPM▲ 550+250 RPM · +13%
Cylinders34▲ 865+1 · +33%
Displacement153ci203ci▲ 865+50 ci · +33%
Bore3.6in3.6inSame
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 550Massey Ferguson 865Difference
TypeGearGearSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 550Massey Ferguson 865Difference
Length140in133in▲ 550+7 in · +5%
Width65in71.7in▲ 865+6.7 in · +10%
Height90.9in57.9in▲ 550+33 in · +57%
Operating Weight4,586lb4,233lb▲ 550+353 lb · +8%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 550Massey Ferguson 865Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 550Massey Ferguson 865Difference
TypeLive with mechanical dry disc clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 550Massey Ferguson 865Difference
Hitch CategoryIINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity3,120lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 550Massey Ferguson 865Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—
Brake TypeDrumNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 550Massey Ferguson 865Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 550Massey Ferguson 865Difference
Coolant4.8gal3gal▲ 550+1.8 gal · +60%

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 550Massey Ferguson 865Difference
TypeCab standard with heater (ROPS available)Not recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 5th percentile (47 hp)B · 6th percentile (49 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 4th percentile (153 ci)B · 9th percentile (203 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 2nd percentile (3)B · 17th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 16th percentile (8)B · 11th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 7th percentile (4,586 lb)B · 6th percentile (4,233 lb)
A · 550B · 865Median Row Crop Tractor
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