Massey Ferguson MF 65 Mark-II vs Schlüter Compact 550 (V)
10 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% (30%); the drive differs (2WD; 2WD / 4WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1961–1964; 1972–1972). 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
10 material differences · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | MF 65 Mark-II | Compact 550 (V) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 57.3 hp | 57.0 hp | — |
| Engine declared | Perkins AD 4.203 | Schlüter SDM 108 W3 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 3.34 L | 3.44 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 169 lb·ft · 228 N·m | 173 lb·ft · 235 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h | 16.2 mph · 26 km/h | +30% Compact 550 (V) |
| Clutch declared | Pedal operated dry and air-cooled Laycock double clutch | Single-plate dry clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 4.0 gpm · 15.1 L/min | 6.9 gpm · 26.0 L/min | +72% Compact 550 (V) |
| Pressure declared | 2,489 psi · 172 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 2,500 lb · 1,134 kg | — | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 586/1175 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 4,575 lb · 2,075 kg | 5,930 lb · 2,690 kg | +30% Compact 550 (V) |
| Wheelbase declared | 84.2 in · 2,138 mm | 78.7 in · 2,000 mm | +7% MF 65 Mark-II |
| Length declared | 135.8 in · 3,450 mm | 138.2 in · 3,510 mm | — |
| Width declared | 72.4 in · 1,840 mm | 67.3 in · 1,710 mm | +8% MF 65 Mark-II |
| Height declared | 63.4 in · 1,610 mm | 87.4 in · 2,220 mm | +38% Compact 550 (V) |
| Ground clearance declared | 14.2 in · 360 mm | — | — |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 11.5 ft · 3.50 m | 11.0 ft · 3.35 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 52.8 qt · 50 L | 68.7 qt · 65 L | +30% Compact 550 (V) |
Massey Ferguson MF 65 Mark-II sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 65 Mark II”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Eicher 3354 Mammut 74 A”
Schlüter Compact 550 (V) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Schlüter Compact 550 /550V”