Hürlimann H-272 TA or Massey Ferguson MF 274 S (A)?
Which should you choose?
On performance, no comparable figure differs by more than its threshold: on this data the machines are level. On features, the Hürlimann H-272 TA is ahead on top speed.
- The Hürlimann H-272 TA suits road haulage better on this data: 20% (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 “the same stated configuration”. 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?
| Question | H-272 TA | MF 274 S (A) | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 43.1 kW (57.8 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 372” | 42.9 kW (57.5 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 274 (S)” | EvenEven on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call. |
| 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 H-272 TA and the MF 274 S (A). |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the H-272 TA and the MF 274 S (A). |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 26.4 L/min (7.0 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 372” | 29.0 L/min (7.7 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 274 (S)” | 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? | 1,800 kg (3,968 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 372” | 1,960 kg (4,321 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 274 (S)” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the H-272 TA: lift through the full range at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 372”); the MF 274 S (A): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 274 (S)”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 2,850 kg (6,283 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 372” | 2,860 kg (6,305 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 274 (S)” | 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? | 4,600 kg (10,141 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 372” | — | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the MF 274 S (A). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 12 to 16Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 372” | 12Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 274 (S)” | EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the H-272 TA and the MF 274 S (A). |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 372” | 25 km/h (15.5 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 274 (S)” | AheadThe Hürlimann H-272 TA has 20% more top speed (5.0 km/h / 3.1 mph) than the Massey Ferguson MF 274 S (A) (both top speed forward, as stated by the source). |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 372” | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 274 (S)” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | — | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 274 (S)” | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the H-272 TA. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 372” | 2WD / 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 274 (S)” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1989–1996 | 1982–1987 | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Hürlimann H-272 TA is newer: production began 7 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The Hürlimann H-272 TA has 20% more top speed (5.0 km/h / 3.1 mph) than the Massey Ferguson MF 274 S (A) (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
- The Hürlimann H-272 TA is newer: production began 7 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Even on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
- 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 weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
- Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
- Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
- Not comparable on three-point lift: the H-272 TA: lift through the full range at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 372”); the MF 274 S (A): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 274 (S)”) — 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, a creeper range and PTO independence.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources