Landini R-5000 Special (TL 14 N/A) vs Massey Ferguson MF 550
10 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 (1968–1974; 1976–1982). 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
10 material differences · 4 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | R-5000 Special (TL 14 N/A) | MF 550 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 51.2 hp | 46.4 hp | +10% R-5000 Special (TL 14 N/A) |
| Engine declared | Perkins AD 3.152 S | Perkins AD 3.152 S | — |
| Displacement declared | 2.50 L | 2.50 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 122 lb·ft · 166 N·m | 130 lb·ft · 176.8 N·m | +7% MF 550 |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | +20% R-5000 Special (TL 14 N/A) |
| Clutch declared | — | Pedal-operated, dry and air-cooled single-disc clutch | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 6.9 gpm · 26.2 L/min | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 2,425 lb · 1,100 kg | 3,417 lb · 1,550 kg | +41% MF 550 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 4,167 lb · 1,890 kg | 4,982 lb · 2,260 kg | +20% MF 550 |
| Wheelbase declared | 76.0 in · 1,930 mm | 82.0 in · 2,083 mm | +8% MF 550 |
| Length declared | 126.8 in · 3,220 mm | 140.0 in · 3,556 mm | +10% MF 550 |
| Width declared | 70.9 in · 1,800 mm | 65.0 in · 1,650 mm | +9% R-5000 Special (TL 14 N/A) |
| Height declared | 61.4 in · 1,560 mm | 92.9 in · 2,360 mm | +51% MF 550 |
| Ground clearance declared | 17.3 in · 440 mm | 13.0 in · 330 mm | +33% R-5000 Special (TL 14 N/A) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 11.3 ft · 3.43 m | 11.6 ft · 3.53 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 40.2 qt · 38.0 L | 71.1 qt · 67.3 L | +77% MF 550 |
Landini R-5000 Special (TL 14 N/A) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Landini 5000”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 255”
Massey Ferguson MF 550 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 550”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 255”