- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1982–1987
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 274 S (A) specs: hp, weight, years
Perkins A 4.236 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 64.1 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
64.1 hp
47.8 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 274 (S)”, 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
- 6,305 lb
- 3-point lift
- 4,321 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 7.7 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
Massey Ferguson 274 S (A) specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson 274 S (A) was built from 1982 to 1987.
The Massey Ferguson 274 S (A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 47.8 kW (64.1 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Massey Ferguson 274 S (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The Massey Ferguson 274 S (A) has a Perkins A 4.236 engine, a 4-cylinder 3.87 L diesel unit.Source 1
The Massey Ferguson 274 S (A) weighs 2,860 kg (6,305 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson 274 S (A) has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson 274 S (A) lifts 1,960 kg (4,321 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Massey Ferguson 274 S (A) delivers 29.0 L/min (7.7 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 274 (S)”

How much horsepower does a 274 S (A) have?
The only figure for the 274 S (A) is 64.1 hp (47.8 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 274 (S)”
What engine is in a 274 S (A)?
A 274 S (A) has a Perkins A 4.236, a 4-cylinder 3.87 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Perkins A 4.236 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 236.0 ci · 3.87 L |
| Max torque | 176 lb·ft · 239 N·m @ 1,300 rpmSource 2 |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 168 & MF 168A”
How much will a 274 S (A) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 274 S (A) lifts 4,321 lb (1,960 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 7.7 gpm · 29.0 L/min |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 4,321 lb · 1,960 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 1,944 engine rpmEngages under loadGround-speed PTO available |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 274 (S)”
What transmission does a 274 S (A) have?
Transmission specifications for the 274 S (A) are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry and air cooled double clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Hydraulically operated disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 274 (S)”
How much does a 274 S (A) weigh?
A 274 S (A) weighs 6,305 lb (2,860 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 6,305 lb · 2,860 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 86.2 in · 2,190 mm |
| Length | 143.7 in · 3,650 mm |
| Width | 76.0 in · 1,930 mm |
| Height | 103.1 in · 2,620 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.4 in · 390 mm |
| Front track | 55.1–74.8 in · 1,400–1,900 mm |
| Rear track | 60.2–65.4 in · 1,530–1,660 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 11.2 ft · 3.40 mtwo-wheel-drive version |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 274 (S)”
What oil does a 274 S (A) take, and how much?
A 274 S (A) engine takes 9.0 qt (8.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 9.0 qt · 8.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 274 (S)” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 14.4 qt · 13.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 274 (S)” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 274 S (A)?
Within 10% of its 57.5 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- International Harvester 74457.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1974–1980Side by side with the 274 S (A) →
- SOMECA 640 (TD)57.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1973–1982Side by side with the 274 S (A) →
- John Deere 2120 (A)57.0 hp PTO, claimed · 1968–1972Side by side with the 274 S (A) →
- Massey Ferguson 275 (A)56.9 hp PTO, claimed · 1975–1983Side by side with the 274 S (A) →
- Leyland 27258.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1975–1980Side by side with the 274 S (A) →
- Hürlimann H-466 (A)56.8 hp PTO, claimed · 1983–1986Side by side with the 274 S (A) →
Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 274 S (A)
Is a 274 S (A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson 274 S (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 274 S (A) have?
A 274 S (A) has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 274 (S)”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 168 & MF 168A”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 168 & MF 168A — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-69277 · revision 1065377. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 274 (S) — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-104304 · revision 992120. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document