7 material differences · fewer than 12

Tractor oneJohn Deere 2700 (A)1993–1996No measured PTO figureTractor twoMassey Ferguson MF 397 Turbo1991–1994No measured PTO figure

Which should you choose?

Read our verdict on the 2700 (A) and the MF 397 Turbo → It is generated from the rows below by a fixed, versioned rule set, and names the figure behind every call.

7 material differences · 7 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material

John Deere 2700 (A) and Massey Ferguson MF 397 Turbo, field by field
Field	2700 (A)	MF 397 Turbo	Gap
Engine
Engine power, claimed claimed	83.9 hp	83.9 hp	—
Engine declared	ZETOR 1201	Perkins AT 4.236 C	differs
Displacement declared	4.16 L	3.87 L	+8% 2700 (A)
Maximum torque declared	219 lb·ft · 297 N·m	235 lb·ft · 319 N·m	+7% MF 397 Turbo
Transmission
Top speed declared	18.6–21.7 mph · 30–35 km/h	18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h	differs
Clutch declared	Pedal-operated dry ZETOR single-disc clutch	Dry, air-cooled double clutch	differs
Hydraulics & hitch
Hydraulic centre declared	—	Open centre	—
Pump flow declared	12.3 gpm · 46.7 L/min	—	—
Pressure declared	2,350 psi · 162 bar	—	—
Rear PTO speeds declared	540/1000 rpm	540/1000 rpm	—
Weight & dimensions
Unladen weight declared	8,344 lb · 3,785 kg	8,422 lb · 3,820 kg	—
Maximum permissible mass declared	16,535 lb · 7,500 kg	—	—
Wheelbase declared	93.5 in · 2,375 mm	95.1 in · 2,415 mm	—
Length declared	165.0 in · 4,190 mm	157.5 in · 4,000 mm	—
Width declared	76.8–88.6 in · 1,950–2,250 mm	82.7 in · 2,100 mm	differs
Height, over the cab declared	103.9 in · 2,640 mm	105.5 in · 2,680 mm	—
Ground clearance declared	12.8 in · 325 mm	16.7 in · 425 mm	+31% MF 397 Turbo
Fuel tank declared	111.0 qt · 105.0 L	107.8 qt · 102.0 L	—

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