Massey Ferguson MF 235 S vs OLIVER 1250-A (4 WD)
9 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (2WD; Two-wheel or four-wheel drive); they were not built in overlapping years (1983–1985; 1969–1969). 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
9 material differences · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | MF 235 S | 1250-A (4 WD) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 38 hp | 41.4 hp | +10% 1250-A (4 WD) |
| Engine declared | Perkins AD 3.152 | FIAT 853-A | differs |
| Displacement declared | 2.50 L | 2.34 L | +7% MF 235 S |
| Maximum torque declared | 111 lb·ft · 150 N·m | 105 lb·ft · 143 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | — | Pedal operated dry LuK single disc clutch | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic control declared | Constant flow | — | — |
| Pump flow declared | 6.6 gpm · 25 L/min | 5.8 gpm · 21.8 L/min | +15% MF 235 S |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 4,034 lb · 1,830 kg | 3,197 lb · 1,450 kg | +26% MF 235 S |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 4,806 lb · 2,180 kg | 4,123 lb · 1,870 kg | +17% MF 235 S |
| Wheelbase declared | 83.2 in · 2,113 mm | 77.0 in · 1,955 mm | +8% MF 235 S |
| Length declared | 137.2 in · 3,485 mm | 126.6 in · 3,215 mm | +8% MF 235 S |
| Width declared | 65.7 in · 1,670 mm | 62.4 in · 1,585 mm | +5% MF 235 S |
| Height declared | 88.2 in · 2,240 mm | 92.7 in · 2,355 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 14.2 in · 360 mm | 18.3 in · 465 mm | +29% 1250-A (4 WD) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 9.7 ft · 2.97 m | 9.4 ft · 2.86 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | — | 57.1 qt · 54.0 L | — |
Massey Ferguson MF 235 S sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 235 S”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 148”
OLIVER 1250-A (4 WD) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Oliver 1250-A”