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  • Rigid chassis
  • WhichTractor size: Standard-size
  • No lab test on file
  • 1982–1985

It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category

Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is

Massey Ferguson 2720A specs: hp, weight, years

Perkins AT 6.354-4 CC six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 151.9 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.

Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated

151.9 hp

113.3 kW as stated by the source

No lab test on file

Claimed · standard not stated by the source

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 2720”, claimed

This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.

Weight
13,536 lb
3-point lift
16,138 lb
Hyd. flow
14.1 gpm
Top speed
21.7 mph

Massey Ferguson 2720A specs: key facts

  • The Massey Ferguson 2720A was built from 1982 to 1985.

  • The Massey Ferguson 2720A has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 113.3 kW (151.9 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.

  • The Massey Ferguson 2720A is four-wheel drive (4WD).

  • The Massey Ferguson 2720A has a Perkins AT 6.354-4 CC engine, a 6-cylinder 5.80 L diesel unit.

  • The Massey Ferguson 2720A weighs 6,140 kg (13,536 lb) unladen.

  • The Massey Ferguson 2720A has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.

  • The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson 2720A lifts 7,320 kg (16,138 lb) at the lower-link ends.

  • The hydraulic pump of the Massey Ferguson 2720A delivers 53.3 L/min (14.1 gpm).

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 2720”

How does the 2720A compare with its class?

  • Limitation:

    A maximum engine torque of 493 N·m is low for its class — 16% below the median of 590 N·m across the 165 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.

  • Limitation:

    The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 199 tractors within 10% of its power, 11% carry one.

Derived by WhichTractor from 199 comparable records. How we work this out

Illustration of the 1982–1985 Massey Ferguson MF 2720 A, a 152 hp farm tractor, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph

How much horsepower does a 2720A have?

The only figure for the 2720A is 151.9 hp (113.3 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.

Engine, claimed (gross/net not stated)
151.9 hp

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 2720”

What engine is in a 2720A?

A 2720A has a Perkins AT 6.354-4 CC, a 6-cylinder 5.80 L diesel engine.

Engine — 2720A engine specifications
Make & modelPerkins AT 6.354-4 CC
Cylinders6, liquid-cooled
Displacement353.8 ci · 5.80 L
Max torque364 lb·ft · 493 N·m @ 1,600 rpm
InjectionDirect injection
Electrical system12 V

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 2720”

How much will a 2720A lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?

A 2720A lifts 16,138 lb (7,320 kg) at the lower-link ends.

Hydraulics & PTO — 2720A hydraulics and PTO specifications
Pump flow14.1 gpm · 53.3 L/min
Lift at ends16,138 lb · 7,320 kg
Rear PTOIndependent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 1,982 engine rpmEngages under load
PTO shaft1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1)

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 2720”

What transmission does a 2720A have?

Transmission specifications for the 2720A are below.

Transmission — 2720A transmission specifications
ClutchPedal-operated, dry and air-cooled single-plate clutch
SteeringHydrostatic Danfoss steering with height and tilt adjustable steering wheel
Top speed21.7 mph · 35 km/h

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 2720”

How much does a 2720A weigh?

A 2720A weighs 13,536 lb (6,140 kg) unladen.

Weights & dimensions — 2720A weights and dimensions
Unladen weight13,536 lb · 6,140 kg
Wheelbase107.3 in · 2,726 mm
Length189.4 in · 4,810 mm
Width95.7 in · 2,430 mm
Height112.6 in · 2,860 mm
Ground clearance19.3 in · 490 mm
Front track69.3–81.5 in · 1,760–2,070 mm
Rear track72.0–79.5 in · 1,830–2,020 mm

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 2720”

What oil does a 2720A take, and how much?

A 2720A engine takes 21.7 qt (20.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.

2720A fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil21.7 qt · 20.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 2720” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission89.8 qt · 85.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 2720” · single source, not independently verified
Front axle18.6 qt · 17.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 2720” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system28.5 qt · 27.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 2720” · single source, not independently verified

Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.

Which tractors compare with a 2720A?

Within 10% of its 151.9 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.

Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 2720A

Is a 2720A two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The Massey Ferguson 2720A is four-wheel drive (4WD).

What PTO does a 2720A have?

A 2720A has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) shaft.

Sources and how this page was built

Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 2720”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

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Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution

  1. Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 2720 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-87030 · revision 992144. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document