Massey Ferguson MF 240 vs Massey Ferguson MF 550
11 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% (27%); the drive differs (2WD / 4WD; 2WD). 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 · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | MF 240 | MF 550 | 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 | 127 lb·ft · 173 N·m | 130 lb·ft · 176.8 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/h | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | Pedal-operated, dry and air-cooled Auburn dual clutch | Pedal-operated, dry and air-cooled single-disc clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 5.2 gpm · 19.8 L/min | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 3,153 lb · 1,430 kg | 3,417 lb · 1,550 kg | +8% MF 550 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 3,924 lb · 1,780 kg | 4,982 lb · 2,260 kg | +27% MF 550 |
| Wheelbase declared | 74.6 in · 1,896 mm | 82.0 in · 2,083 mm | +10% MF 550 |
| Length declared | 124.8 in · 3,170 mm | 140.0 in · 3,556 mm | +12% MF 550 |
| Width declared | 64.2 in · 1,630 mm | 65.0 in · 1,650 mm | — |
| Height declared | 83.5 in · 2,120 mm | 92.9 in · 2,360 mm | +11% MF 550 |
| Ground clearance declared | 12.2 in · 310 mm | 13.0 in · 330 mm | +6% MF 550 |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 10.0 ft · 3.06 m | 11.6 ft · 3.53 m | +15% MF 550 |
| Fuel tank declared | 50.7 qt · 48 L | 71.1 qt · 67.3 L | +40% MF 550 |
Massey Ferguson MF 240 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 240”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 148”
Massey Ferguson MF 550 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 550”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 255”