Massey Ferguson MF 152 vs Steyr 548 (a)
11 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (2WD; 2WD / 4WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1972–1976; 1977–1981). 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
11 material differences · 3 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | MF 152 | 548 (a) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 46.4 hp | 46.4 hp | — |
| Engine declared | Perkins AD 3.152 | Steyr WD-308.45 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 2.50 L | 2.36 L | +6% MF 152 |
| Maximum torque declared | 129 lb·ft · 175 N·m | 116 lb·ft · 157 N·m | +11% MF 152 |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | +20% 548 (a) |
| Clutch declared | Pedal operated dry and air-cooled MF double clutch | Dry Fichtel & Sachs single-disc clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 4.9 gpm · 18.4 L/min | — | — |
| Pressure declared | 2,589 psi · 178 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 3,968 lb · 1,800 kg | 4,079 lb · 1,850 kg | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 3,933 lb · 1,784 kg | 4,321 lb · 1,960 kg | +10% 548 (a) |
| Wheelbase declared | 81.1 in · 2,060 mm | 76.8 in · 1,950 mm | +6% MF 152 |
| Length declared | 126.0 in · 3,200 mm | 129.9 in · 3,300 mm | — |
| Width declared | 72.8 in · 1,850 mm | 63.5 in · 1,614 mm | +15% MF 152 |
| Height declared | 92.5 in · 2,350 mm | 79.7 in · 2,025 mm | +16% MF 152 |
| Ground clearance declared | 13.8 in · 350 mm | — | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 50.4 qt · 47.7 L | 65.5 qt · 62.0 L | +30% 548 (a) |
Massey Ferguson MF 152 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 152”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 148”
Steyr 548 (a) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 548”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 545”