Massey Ferguson MF 4270 (A) or Massey Ferguson MF 6170 (A)?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the MF 4270 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 6170 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The Massey Ferguson 4270 (A) suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 24% (903 kg / 1,991 lb) more three-point lift.
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 | MF 4270 (A) | MF 6170 (A) | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 81 kW (109 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4270” | 81 kW (109 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6170” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the MF 4270 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 6170 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft. |
| 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 MF 4270 (A) and the MF 6170 (A). |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the MF 4270 (A) and the MF 6170 (A). |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | — | 50.4 L/min (13.3 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6170” | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the MF 4270 (A). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 4,620 kg (10,185 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4270” | 3,717 kg (8,194 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6170” | AheadThe Massey Ferguson 4270 (A) has 24% more lift (903 kg / 1,991 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 6170 (A) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source). |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 3,880 kg (8,554 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4270” | 4,440 kg (9,789 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6170” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Massey Ferguson 6170 (A) is 14% heavier (560 kg / 1,235 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 4270 (A) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 7,000 kg (15,432 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4270” | 7,500 kg (16,535 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6170” | EvenEven on maximum permissible mass (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 12 to 24Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4270” | 30 to 32Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6170” | EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 25% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the MF 4270 (A) and the MF 6170 (A). |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4270” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6170” | EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4270” | 540/1000/540E/1000E rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6170” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | — | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6170” | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the MF 4270 (A). |
| Which drives on both axles? | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4270” | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6170” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1997–2001 | 1995–1999 | EvenSame era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The Massey Ferguson 4270 (A) has 24% more lift (903 kg / 1,991 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 6170 (A) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
- The Massey Ferguson 6170 (A) is 14% heavier (560 kg / 1,235 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 4270 (A) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- Even on maximum permissible mass (both maximum permissible mass, 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 difference is under the 25% threshold, too small to call.
- Even on top speed (both top speed forward, 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.
- Same era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the MF 4270 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 6170 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, hydraulic flow, a creeper range and PTO independence.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources