MAN AS 325 vs Massey Ferguson MF 25
10 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (2WD / 4WD; 2WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1948–1955; 1961–1963). 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 · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | AS 325 | MF 25 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 24.5 hp | 24.7 hp | — |
| Engine declared | MAN D 8814 GS ( ab 1950 = D 8814 f ) | Perkins A 4.107 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 2.68 L | 1.75 L | +53% AS 325 |
| Maximum torque declared | 101 lb·ft · 137 N·m | 74 lb·ft · 100 N·m | +37% AS 325 |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 12.0–12.4 mph · 19.3–20.0 km/h | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | Single-plate dry clutch | Pedal operated dry air-cooled MF double clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | — | 2.5 gpm · 9.6 L/min | — |
| Pressure declared | — | 1,991 psi · 137 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | — | 2,293 lb · 1,040 kg | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 3,902 lb · 1,770 kg | 3,241 lb · 1,470 kg | +20% AS 325 |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 5,952 lb · 2,700 kg | — | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 71.7 in · 1,820 mm | 72.0 in · 1,830 mm | — |
| Length declared | 118.7–123.2 in · 3,015–3,130 mm | 114.6 in · 2,910 mm | differs |
| Width declared | 62.6–66.1 in · 1,589–1,680 mm | 63.0 in · 1,600 mm | — |
| Height declared | 66.9–71.7 in · 1,700–1,820 mm | 55.1 in · 1,400 mm | differs |
| Ground clearance declared | 12.6–15.7 in · 320–400 mm | 13.4 in · 340 mm | differs |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 8.2 ft · 2.50 m | 9.0 ft · 2.75 m | +10% MF 25 |
| Fuel tank declared | 44.4 qt · 42 L | 47.6 qt · 45 L | +7% MF 25 |
MAN AS 325 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “MAN AS 325”
Massey Ferguson MF 25 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 25”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 30”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 25 S/V”