IMT 540 vs Massey Ferguson MF 253 (A)
9 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
Read our verdict on the 540 and the MF 253 (A) → It is generated from the rows below by a fixed, versioned rule set, and names the figure behind every call.
Field by field
9 material differences · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 540 | MF 253 (A) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 39.4 hp | 48.4 hp | +23% MF 253 (A) |
| Engine declared | IMT-PERKINS M-33/T | Perkins AT 3.152-4 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 2.50 L | 2.50 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 115 lb·ft · 156 N·m | 142 lb·ft · 192 N·m | +23% MF 253 (A) |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 14.9 mph · 24 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | +25% MF 253 (A) |
| Clutch declared | Pedal operated dry two-stage FRAD double clutch | — | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 3.8 gpm · 14.3 L/min | 3.5 gpm · 13.3 L/min | +8% 540 |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 3,097 lb · 1,405 kg | 3,549 lb · 1,610 kg | +15% MF 253 (A) |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 3,946 lb · 1,790 kg | 4,786 lb · 2,171 kg | +21% MF 253 (A) |
| Wheelbase declared | 76.8 in · 1,950 mm | 81.9 in · 2,080 mm | +7% MF 253 (A) |
| Length declared | 129.9 in · 3,300 mm | 125.6 in · 3,190 mm | — |
| Width declared | 70.9 in · 1,800 mm | 72.4 in · 1,838 mm | — |
| Height declared | 63.8 in · 1,620 mm | 93.1 in · 2,366 mm | +46% MF 253 (A) |
| Ground clearance declared | 13.4 in · 340 mm | 8.0 in · 203 mm | +67% 540 |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 10.7 ft · 3.27 m | — | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 52.8 qt · 50.0 L | 50.7 qt · 48 L | — |
IMT 540 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 540”
Massey Ferguson MF 253 (A) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 253”