Massey Ferguson MF 1250 vs SAME Buffalo 120 (DT)
13 material differences
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (4WD; Two-wheel or four-wheel drive); they were not built in overlapping years (1980–1982; 1974–1977). 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
13 material differences · 3 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | MF 1250 | Buffalo 120 (DT) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 113.5 hp | 113.5 hp | — |
| Engine declared | Perkins A 6.354-4 | SAME DA 040-1056 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 5.80 L | 6.24 L | +8% Buffalo 120 (DT) |
| Maximum torque declared | 284 lb·ft · 385 N·m | 308 lb·ft · 417 N·m | +8% Buffalo 120 (DT) |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | Pedal-operated dry Borg & Beck single-plate clutch | Pedal operated dry Borg & Beck single plate clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | — | 7.9 gpm · 30.0 L/min | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 9,645 lb · 4,375 kg | 7,452 lb · 3,380 kg | +29% MF 1250 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 11,464 lb · 5,200 kg | 9,700 lb · 4,400 kg | +18% MF 1250 |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 17,637 lb · 8,000 kg | — | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 100.7 in · 2,559 mm | 104.7 in · 2,660 mm | — |
| Length declared | 203.5 in · 5,170 mm | 156.7 in · 3,980 mm | +30% MF 1250 |
| Width declared | 100.8 in · 2,560 mm | 85.4 in · 2,170 mm | +18% MF 1250 |
| Height declared | 126.5 in · 3,214 mm | 111.4 in · 2,830 mm | +14% MF 1250 |
| Ground clearance declared | 15.6 in · 396 mm | 20.9 in · 530 mm | +34% Buffalo 120 (DT) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 14.2 ft · 4.33 m | 13.5 ft · 4.10 m | +6% MF 1250 |
| Fuel tank declared | 336.0 qt · 318.0 L | 132.1 qt · 125.0 L | +154% MF 1250 |
Massey Ferguson MF 1250 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1250”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 399”
SAME Buffalo 120 (DT) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Buffalo 120”