Deutz-Fahr D 6207 (C) or Massey Ferguson MF 274 S (Traktorenlexikon)?

Which should you choose?

The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the D 6207 (C) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 274 S has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.

Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “similar machines”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.

What decides it, question by question?

Buyer questions for Deutz-Fahr D 6207 (C) and Massey Ferguson MF 274 S (Traktorenlexikon), with the call on each
QuestionD 6207 (C)MF 274 SCall
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?44 kW (59 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr D 6207”44 kW (59 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 274S”Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the D 6207 (C) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 274 S has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft?——No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the D 6207 (C) and the MF 274 S.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?——No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the D 6207 (C) and the MF 274 S.
Which pumps more oil for implements?35.3 L/min (9.3 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr D 6207”36.0 L/min (9.5 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 274S”EvenEven on hydraulic flow (both pump flow, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?2,400 kg (5,291 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr D 6207”—No figureNo call on three-point lift: no figure on record for the MF 274 S.
Which is heavier, for traction?2,530 kg (5,578 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr D 6207”2,860 kg (6,305 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 274S”Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Massey Ferguson 274S is 13% heavier (330 kg / 728 lb) than the Deutz-Fahr D 6207 (C) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
Which may carry more ballast and load?4,000 kg (8,818 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr D 6207”—No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the MF 274 S.
Which has the wider choice of gears?8Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr D 6207”12Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 274S”AheadThe Massey Ferguson 274S has 50% more forward gears (4 gears) than the Deutz-Fahr D 6207 (C) (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
Which offers a creeper range?——No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the D 6207 (C) and the MF 274 S.
Which is faster on the road?25 km/h (15.5 mph) to 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr D 6207”30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 274S”EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
Which offers more PTO speeds?540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr D 6207”540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 274S”AheadThe Massey Ferguson 274S offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the Deutz-Fahr D 6207 (C) does not (as stated by the sources).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?——No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the D 6207 (C) and the MF 274 S.
Which drives on both axles?Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr D 6207”Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 274S”EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?1981–19821980–1987EvenSame era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.

What does this mean in plain words?

  • The Massey Ferguson 274S is 13% heavier (330 kg / 728 lb) than the Deutz-Fahr D 6207 (C) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
  • The Massey Ferguson 274S has 50% more forward gears (4 gears) than the Deutz-Fahr D 6207 (C) (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
  • The Massey Ferguson 274S offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the Deutz-Fahr D 6207 (C) does not (as stated by the sources).
  • Even on hydraulic flow (both pump flow, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
  • Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
  • Same era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
  • Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the D 6207 (C) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 274 S has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
  • No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, three-point lift, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range and PTO independence.

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