SPECS / COMPARISON
Massey Ferguson 253 vs Massey Ferguson 451
A detailed comparison of the Massey Ferguson 253 and the Massey Ferguson 451. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Massey Ferguson 25342.5 kW (57.0 HP)
Massey Ferguson 45138.8 kW (52.1 HP)
Weight
Massey Ferguson 2532145.0 kg (2WD: 4023.4 lbs (1825.0 kg) 4WD: 4728.9 lbs)
Massey Ferguson 4512375.0 kg (2WD: 4739.9 lbs (2150.0 kg) 4WD: 5236.0 lbs)
Lift Capacity
Massey Ferguson 2531190.0 kg (2623.5 lbs)
Massey Ferguson 4511100.0 kg (2425.1 lbs)
| Specification | Massey Ferguson 253 Agricultural Tractors | Massey Ferguson 451Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Utility Tractor | Utility Tractor |
| Horsepower | 42.5 kW (57.0 HP) | 38.8 kW (52.1 HP) |
| Weight | 2145.0 kg (2WD: 4023.4 lbs (1825.0 kg) 4WD: 4728.9 lbs) | 2375.0 kg (2WD: 4739.9 lbs (2150.0 kg) 4WD: 5236.0 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 1190.0 kg (2623.5 lbs) | 1100.0 kg (2425.1 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Synchronized manual shuttle | Partially synchronized with dry disc clutch |
| Length | 325.0 cm (2WD: 125.2 in. (318.0 cm) 4WD: 128.0 in.) | 342.0 cm (134.6 in.) |
| Pump Flow | 15.9 LPM (4.2 GPM) | 37.9 LPM (3-point: 4.5 GPM (17.0 LPM) Aux: 10.0 GPM) |
| Years Made | 1988-1998 | 2002-2006 |
| Engine Model | Perkins AT3.152.4 | Perkins 1103C-33 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 2491 cc (152.0 cu in.) | 3294 cc (201.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 9.09 cm (3.58 in.) | 10.49 cm (4.13 in.) |
| Stroke | 12.70 cm (5.00 in.) | 12.70 cm (5.00 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Live with two-stage clutch or independent | Live or independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | 540 RPM |
| Rated RPM | 2250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 220.0 cm (Height with ROPS: 86.6 in.) | 245.0 cm (Height with ROPS: 96.5 in.) |
| Width | 186.0 cm (2WD: 69.7 in. (177.0 cm) 4WD: 73.2 in.) | 182.0 cm (71.7 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 195.0 cm (2WD: 76.0 in. (193.0 cm) 4WD: 76.8 in.) | 199.0 cm (78.3 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 29.0 cm (2WD: 9.4 in. (24.0 cm) 4WD: 11.4 in.) | 26.0 cm (Drawbar: 10.2 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47.7 l (12.6 gal) | 57.9 l (15.3 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 10.2 l (2.7 gal) | — |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 43.0 l (11.4 gal) | — |
| Gears | 8 forward and 8 reverse | 8 forward and 8 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Brakes | Wet disc | Independent wet disc |
| Drawbar Category | II | II/I |
| Cabin Type | Two-post ROPS | Flat-deck platform with two-post folding ROPS |
| Hitch Type | Position and draft control | Position control and top-link draft sensing |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 6.50-16 , 280/80R-20 | Ag: 7.50-16 , 9.5-24 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 13.6-28 , 14.9-28 | Ag: 14.9-28 |
| Hydraulic Type | Open center | Open center |
| Compression Ratio | — | 19.2:1 |
| Final Drive | — | Planetary |
| Max. Travel Speed | — | 11.4 km/h (Forward: 17.1 MPH (27.6 km/h) Reverse: 7.1 MPH) |
| Total Flow | — | 85.2 LPM (22.5 GPM) |
| Steering Flow | — | 30.3 LPM (8.0 GPM) |
| SCV Flow | — | 54.9 LPM (10.0 GPM (37.9 LPM), 14.5 GPM) |
| Valves | — | 2 |
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