Massey Ferguson MF 148 vs Massey Ferguson MF 353 (A)
10 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because their unladen weight differs by more than 25% (54%); the drive differs (2WD; 2WD / 4WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1972–1978; 1987–1994). 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 | MF 148 | MF 353 (A) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 46.4 hp | 46.4 hp | — |
| Engine declared | Perkins AD 3.152 | Perkins AD 3.152 S | differs |
| Displacement declared | 2.50 L | 2.50 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 129 lb·ft · 175 N·m | 125 lb·ft · 169 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | +50% MF 353 (A) |
| Clutch declared | Pedal operated dry and air cooled MF dual clutch | — | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | — | Open centre | — |
| Pump flow declared | 4.9 gpm · 18.4 L/min | — | — |
| Pressure declared | 2,589 psi · 178 bar | 2,756 psi · 190 bar | +7% MF 353 (A) |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 3,649 lb · 1,655 kg | 5,291 lb · 2,400 kg | +45% MF 353 (A) |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 3,219 lb · 1,460 kg | 4,960 lb · 2,250 kg | +54% MF 353 (A) |
| Wheelbase declared | 81.1 in · 2,060 mm | 83.7 in · 2,126 mm | — |
| Length declared | 126.0 in · 3,200 mm | 139.4 in · 3,540 mm | +11% MF 353 (A) |
| Width declared | 64.2 in · 1,630 mm | 71.5 in · 1,815 mm | +11% MF 353 (A) |
| Height declared | 91.7 in · 2,330 mm | 89.8 in · 2,280 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 13.8 in · 350 mm | 17.1 in · 435 mm | +24% MF 353 (A) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | — | 11.3 ft · 3.44 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 50.4 qt · 47.7 L | 90.9 qt · 86.0 L | +80% MF 353 (A) |
Massey Ferguson MF 148 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 148”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 148 S”
Massey Ferguson MF 353 (A) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 353”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 255”