Ford 2120 (A) vs Massey Ferguson MF 253 (A)
12 material differences
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because their unladen weight differs by more than 25% (34%); the drive differs (2WD; 2WD / 4WD). 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
12 material differences · 2 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 2120 (A) | MF 253 (A) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 39.4 hp | 48.4 hp | +23% MF 253 (A) |
| Engine declared | ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA T-854 B | Perkins AT 3.152-4 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 2.30 L | 2.50 L | +9% MF 253 (A) |
| Maximum torque declared | 89 lb·ft · 121 N·m | 142 lb·ft · 192 N·m | +59% MF 253 (A) |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | +20% MF 253 (A) |
| Clutch declared | Pedal operated dry Daikin double clutch | — | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 9.9 gpm · 37.5 L/min | 3.5 gpm · 13.3 L/min | +182% 2120 (A) |
| Pressure declared | 1,697 psi · 117 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 4,718 lb · 2,140 kg | 3,549 lb · 1,610 kg | +33% 2120 (A) |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 3,571 lb · 1,620 kg | 4,786 lb · 2,171 kg | +34% MF 253 (A) |
| Wheelbase declared | 74.4 in · 1,890 mm | 81.9 in · 2,080 mm | +10% MF 253 (A) |
| Length declared | 137.2 in · 3,485 mm | 125.6 in · 3,190 mm | +9% 2120 (A) |
| Width declared | 64.2 in · 1,631 mm | 72.4 in · 1,838 mm | +13% MF 253 (A) |
| Height declared | 89.2 in · 2,265 mm | 93.1 in · 2,366 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 13.8 in · 350 mm | 8.0 in · 203 mm | +72% 2120 (A) |
| Fuel tank declared | 44.4 qt · 42.0 L | 50.7 qt · 48 L | +14% MF 253 (A) |
Ford 2120 (A) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 2120”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 2110”
Massey Ferguson MF 253 (A) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 253”