Deutz-Fahr D 6507 (C) or Massey Ferguson MF 273?

Which should you choose?

The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the D 6507 (C) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 273 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.

  • The Massey Ferguson 273 suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 13% (4.2 L/min / 1.1 gpm) more hydraulic flow.
  • The Massey Ferguson 273 suits road haulage better on this data: 17% (5.0 km/h / 3.1 mph) more top speed.

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 6507 (C) and Massey Ferguson MF 273, with the call on each
QuestionD 6507 (C)MF 273Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?46 kW (62 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr D 6507”46 kW (62 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 273”Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the D 6507 (C) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 273 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 6507 (C) and the MF 273.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?——No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the D 6507 (C) and the MF 273.
Which pumps more oil for implements?31.8 L/min (8.4 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr D 6507”36.0 L/min (9.5 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 273”AheadThe Massey Ferguson 273 has 13% more hydraulic flow (4.2 L/min / 1.1 gpm) than the Deutz-Fahr D 6507 (C) (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?2,400 kg (5,291 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr D 6507”2,650 kg (5,842 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 273”Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the D 6507 (C): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr D 6507”); the MF 273: lift at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 273”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
Which is heavier, for traction?2,530 kg (5,578 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr D 6507”2,465 kg (5,434 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 273”EvenEven on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which may carry more ballast and load?4,000 kg (8,818 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr D 6507”—No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the MF 273.
Which has the wider choice of gears?8Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr D 6507”—No figureNo call on forward gears: no figure on record for the MF 273.
Which offers a creeper range?——No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the D 6507 (C) and the MF 273.
Which is faster on the road?30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr D 6507”35 km/h (21.7 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 273”AheadThe Massey Ferguson 273 has 17% more top speed (5.0 km/h / 3.1 mph) than the Deutz-Fahr D 6507 (C) (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
Which offers more PTO speeds?540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr D 6507”540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 273”EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540 rpm).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?——No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the D 6507 (C) and the MF 273.
Which drives on both axles?Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr D 6507”Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 273”EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?1982–19841983–1987EvenSame 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 273 has 13% more hydraulic flow (4.2 L/min / 1.1 gpm) than the Deutz-Fahr D 6507 (C) (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
  • The Massey Ferguson 273 has 17% more top speed (5.0 km/h / 3.1 mph) than the Deutz-Fahr D 6507 (C) (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
  • Even on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540 rpm).
  • 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 6507 (C) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 273 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
  • Not comparable on three-point lift: the D 6507 (C): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Deutz-Fahr D 6507”); the MF 273: lift at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 273”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
  • No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, maximum permissible mass, forward gears, a creeper range and PTO independence.

← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources