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Massey-HarrisModel A
Massey-Harris 55
Utility
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 312 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 5
Head to head · Utility
Massey-Harris 55 vs Steyr 280a
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SteyrModel B
Steyr 280a
Utility
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 325 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 7
Massey-HarrisMassey-Harris 55
vs
SteyrSteyr 280a
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Displacement
▲ 280a higher · +13 ci (+4%)55312 ci
280a325 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
55 is in the 85th percentile; 280a is in the 85th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied554
280a4
Median Utility Tractor4
55 is in the 50th percentile; 280a is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 280a higher · +2 (+40%)555
280a7
Median Utility Tractor12
55 is in the 6th percentile; 280a is in the 15th · 4,941 models
Operating Weight
▲ 55 higher · +389 lb (+6%)557,223 lb
280a6,834 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb
55 is in the 69th percentile; 280a is in the 65th · 5,107 models
55 (A)280a (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey-Harris 55 | Steyr 280a | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey-Harris | Steyr | — |
| Model | 55 | 280a | — |
| Category | Utility, Standard Tread | Utility, Standard Tread | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey-Harris 55 | Steyr 280a | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey-Harris | Steyr | — |
| Model | Not recorded | WD 413 | — |
| Rated RPM | 1,507RPM | 1,750RPM | ▲ 280a+243 RPM · +16% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 312ci | 325ci | ▲ 280a+13 ci · +4% |
| Bore | 4.5in | 4.3in | ▲ 55+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 6in | 5.5in | ▲ 55+0.5 in · +9% |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey-Harris 55 | Steyr 280a | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey-Harris 55 | Steyr 280a | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 146in | 140in | ▲ 55+6 in · +4% |
| Width | Not recorded | 76.2in | — |
| Height | 83.3in | 85.4in | ▲ 280a+2.1 in · +3% |
| Operating Weight | 7,223lb | 6,834lb | ▲ 55+389 lb · +6% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey-Harris 55 | Steyr 280a | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Massey-Harris 55 | Steyr 280a | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey-Harris 55 | Steyr 280a | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Category 3 | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey-Harris 55 | Steyr 280a | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | manual | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey-Harris 55 | Steyr 280a | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | 6V | Not recorded | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric Starter | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey-Harris 55 | Steyr 280a | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 7gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 85th percentile (312 ci)B · 85th percentile (325 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 6th percentile (5)B · 15th percentile (7)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 69th percentile (7,223 lb)B · 65th percentile (6,834 lb)
Length
median 137 inA · 61st percentile (146 in)B · 55th percentile (140 in)
A · 55B · 280aMedian Utility Tractor