Fendt Farmer 103 vs Massey Ferguson MF 254 S (Traktorenlexikon)
5 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because they were not built in overlapping years (1972–1974; 1983–1987). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
5 material differences · 6 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | Farmer 103 | MF 254 S | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 47 hp | 47 hp | — |
| Engine declared | MWM D 225-3 | Perkins A 3.152 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 2.55 L | 2.50 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | — | 131 lb·ft · 178 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | Single-plate dry clutch | — | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 8.9 gpm · 33.6 L/min | 9.5 gpm · 36.0 L/min | +7% MF 254 S |
| Pressure declared | 2,489 psi · 172 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 4,409 lb · 2,000 kg | — | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 5,004 lb · 2,270 kg | 5,776 lb · 2,620 kg | +15% MF 254 S |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 8,951 lb · 4,060 kg | — | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 81.8 in · 2,078 mm | 81.1 in · 2,060 mm | — |
| Length declared | 142.8 in · 3,626 mm | 132.3 in · 3,360 mm | +8% Farmer 103 |
| Width declared | 67.3 in · 1,710 mm | 74.8 in · 1,900 mm | +11% MF 254 S |
| Height declared | 92.4 in · 2,347 mm | 94.5 in · 2,400 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 15.0 in · 380 mm | — | — |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 12.0 ft · 3.65 m | — | — |
Fendt Farmer 103 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Farmer 103”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Farmer 103 S/SA”
Massey Ferguson MF 254 S (Traktorenlexikon) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 254S”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 233”