Massey Ferguson MF 250 vs Massey Ferguson MF 550
7 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (2WD / 4WD; 2WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1983–1986; 1976–1982). 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
7 material differences · 9 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | MF 250 | MF 550 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 46.4 hp | 46.4 hp | — |
| Engine declared | Perkins AD 3.152 S | Perkins AD 3.152 S | — |
| Displacement declared | 2.50 L | 2.50 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 125 lb·ft · 170 N·m | 130 lb·ft · 176.8 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | pedal-operated dry and air-cooled Auburn double 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 | 3,197 lb · 1,450 kg | 3,417 lb · 1,550 kg | +7% MF 550 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 4,674 lb · 2,120 kg | 4,982 lb · 2,260 kg | +7% MF 550 |
| Wheelbase declared | 80.7 in · 2,050 mm | 82.0 in · 2,083 mm | — |
| Length declared | 135.8 in · 3,450 mm | 140.0 in · 3,556 mm | — |
| Width declared | 65.4 in · 1,660 mm | 65.0 in · 1,650 mm | — |
| Height declared | 87.4 in · 2,220 mm | 92.9 in · 2,360 mm | +6% MF 550 |
| Ground clearance declared | 14.2 in · 360 mm | 13.0 in · 330 mm | +9% MF 250 |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 10.8 ft · 3.30 m | 11.6 ft · 3.53 m | +7% MF 550 |
| Fuel tank declared | 50.7 qt · 48 L | 71.1 qt · 67.3 L | +40% MF 550 |
Massey Ferguson MF 250 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 250”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 255”
Massey Ferguson MF 550 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 550”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 255”