Massey Ferguson MF 235 S vs SOMECA 450-N (DT)

11 material differences · fewer than 12

Tractor one

1983–1985

No measured PTO figure

Tractor two

1970–1977

No measured PTO figure

Which should you choose?

Read our verdict on the MF 235 S and the 450-N (DT) → It is generated from the rows below by a fixed, versioned rule set, and names the figure behind every call.

11 material differences · 3 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material

Massey Ferguson MF 235 S and SOMECA 450-N (DT), field by field
Field	MF 235 S	450-N (DT)	Gap
Engine
Engine power, claimed claimed	38 hp	42.4 hp	+13% 450-N (DT)
Engine declared	Perkins AD 3.152	FIAT-IVECO 8035.01.300	differs
Displacement declared	2.50 L	2.34 L	+7% MF 235 S
Maximum torque declared	111 lb·ft · 150 N·m	103 lb·ft · 140 N·m	+7% MF 235 S
Transmission
Top speed declared	15.5 mph · 25 km/h	16.8 mph · 27 km/h	+8% 450-N (DT)
Clutch declared	—	Pedal-operated two-stage dry FERODO double 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
Pressure declared	—	2,843 psi · 196 bar	—
Three-point lift at ends declared	4,034 lb · 1,830 kg	2,866 lb · 1,300 kg	+41% MF 235 S
Rear PTO speeds declared	540 rpm	540 rpm	—
Weight & dimensions
Unladen weight declared	4,806 lb · 2,180 kg	3,748 lb · 1,700 kg	+28% MF 235 S
Wheelbase declared	83.2 in · 2,113 mm	75.6 in · 1,920 mm	+10% MF 235 S
Length declared	137.2 in · 3,485 mm	126.0 in · 3,200 mm	+9% 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	67.5 in · 1,715 mm	+31% MF 235 S
Ground clearance declared	14.2 in · 360 mm	14.6 in · 370 mm	—
Turning radius, braked declared	9.7 ft · 2.97 m	9.7 ft · 2.95 m	—
Fuel tank declared	—	57.1 qt · 54.0 L	—

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