Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 573 vs Swaraj 978FE

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 573

Utility

power
72 hp
displacement
269 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 573 specs
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SwarajModel B

Swaraj 978FE

Utility

power
72 hp
displacement
254 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 978FE specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 573
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
57372 hp
978FE72 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

573 is in the 65th percentile; 978FE is in the 65th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 573 higher · +15 ci (+6%)
573269 ci
978FE254 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

573 is in the 78th percentile; 978FE is in the 73rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
5734
978FE4
Median Utility Tractor4

573 is in the 50th percentile; 978FE is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 978FE higher · +4 (+50%)
5738
978FE12
Median Utility Tractor12

573 is in the 23rd percentile; 978FE is in the 50th · 4,941 models

573 (A)978FE (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 573Swaraj 978FEDifference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonSwaraj—
Model573978FE—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 573Swaraj 978FEDifference
ManufacturerPerkinsSwaraj—
Model1104C-444R1040—
Power Output72hp72hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement269ci254ci▲ 573+15 ci · +6%
Bore4.1in4.1inSame
Stroke5in4.7in▲ 573+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 573Swaraj 978FEDifference
TypeGear type with dry disc clutchSynchromesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 573Swaraj 978FEDifference
Length141in162in▲ 978FE+21 in · +15%
Width78.7in79.9in▲ 978FE+1.2 in · +2%
Height102in96.1in▲ 573+5.9 in · +6%
Operating Weight5,578lb6,724lb▲ 978FE+1,146 lb · +21%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 573Swaraj 978FEDifference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 573Swaraj 978FEDifference
TypeLiveNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 573Swaraj 978FEDifference
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity3,947lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 573Swaraj 978FEDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeIndependent hydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 573Swaraj 978FEDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 573Swaraj 978FEDifference
TypeTwo-post foldable ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 65th percentile (72 hp)B · 65th percentile (72 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 78th percentile (269 ci)B · 73rd percentile (254 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 52nd percentile (5,578 lb)B · 64th percentile (6,724 lb)
A · 573B · 978FEMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 573Full spec pageSwaraj 978FE