Massey Ferguson MF 273 or Massey Ferguson MF 373 (A)?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the MF 273 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 373 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The Massey Ferguson 273 suits road haulage better on this data: 17% (5.0 km/h / 3.1 mph) more top speed.
Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “similar machines”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.
What decides it, question by question?
| Question | MF 273 | MF 373 (A) | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 46 kW (62 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 273” | 45.6 kW (61.2 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 373” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the MF 273 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 373 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft. |
| Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft? | — | — | No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the MF 273 and the MF 373 (A). |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the MF 273 and the MF 373 (A). |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 36.0 L/min (9.5 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 273” | — | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the MF 373 (A). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 2,650 kg (5,842 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 273” | 2,400 kg (5,291 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 373” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the MF 273: lift at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 273”); the MF 373 (A): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 373”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 2,465 kg (5,434 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 273” | 2,490 kg (5,490 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 373” | EvenEven on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | — | — | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the MF 273 and the MF 373 (A). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | — | 12Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 373” | No figureNo call on forward gears: no figure on record for the MF 273. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the MF 273 and the MF 373 (A). |
| Which is faster on the road? | 35 km/h (21.7 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 273” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 373” | AheadThe Massey Ferguson 273 has 17% more top speed (5.0 km/h / 3.1 mph) than the Massey Ferguson 373 (A) (both top speed forward, as stated by the source). |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 273” | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 373” | AheadThe Massey Ferguson 373 (A) offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the Massey Ferguson 273 does not (as stated by the sources). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | — | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 373” | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the MF 273. |
| Which drives on both axles? | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 273” | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 373” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1983–1987 | 1987–1994 | EvenSame era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The Massey Ferguson 273 has 17% more top speed (5.0 km/h / 3.1 mph) than the Massey Ferguson 373 (A) (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
- The Massey Ferguson 373 (A) offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the Massey Ferguson 273 does not (as stated by the sources).
- Even on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
- Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
- Same era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the MF 273 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 373 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- Not comparable on three-point lift: the MF 273: lift at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 273”); the MF 373 (A): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 373”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, hydraulic flow, maximum permissible mass, forward gears, a creeper range and PTO independence.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources