SPECS / COMPARISON
Massey Ferguson 265 vs David Brown 50D
A detailed comparison of the Massey Ferguson 265 and the David Brown 50D. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
Massey Ferguson 2652896.0 kg (6384.6 lbs)
David Brown 50D2780.0 kg (6128.8 lbs)
| Specification | Massey Ferguson 265 Agricultural Tractors | David Brown 50D Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Farm Tractor | Utility Tractor |
| Weight | 2896.0 kg (6384.6 lbs) | 2780.0 kg (6128.8 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 1859.0 kg (4098.4 lbs) | — |
| Transmission Type | Multi-Power | Gear type with dry disc clutch |
| Years Made | 1975-1983 | 1953-1958 |
| Engine Model | Perkins A4.236 | David Brown |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 |
| Horsepower (PTO) | 44.9 kW (60.2 HP) | — |
| Displacement | 3890 cc (237.4 cu in.) | 4065 cc (248.1 cu in.) |
| Bore | 9.8 cm (3.87 in.) | 9.19 cm (3.62 in.) |
| Stroke | 12.7 cm (5.0 in.) | 10.21 cm (4.02 in.) |
| PTO Type | Rear, live type Rear, independent | — |
| PTO Speed | 540 RPM | — |
| Low Idle | 725-775 RPM | — |
| High Idle | 2185 RPM | — |
| Rated RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | — |
| Injection Timing | 23 ° | — |
| Injector Opening Pressure | 172.3 bar (2499.7 psi) | — |
| Spark Plug | Champion UJ8 | — |
| Battery | 12 V 95A | — |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 157.0 cm (Standard: 63.0 in. (160.0 cm) Row-crop: 66.9 in. (170.0 cm) Low-profile: 61.8 in.) | 165.0 cm (65.0 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 208.0 cm (81.9 in.) | 207.0 cm (81.5 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 37.0 cm (Standard: 15.7 in. (40.0 cm) Row-crop: 18.1 in. (46.0 cm) Low-profile: 14.6 in.) | 33.0 cm (13.0 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70.0 l | 55.0 l (14.5 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 6.6 l (1.7 gal) | 10.4 l (2.7 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 10.4 l (2.7 gal) | 18.9 l (5.0 gal) |
| Front Hubs Capacity | 1.4 l (Rear axle planetary: 0.4 gal) | — |
| Steering Capacity | 0.9 l (0.3 gal) | — |
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 15.4 km/h (Forward: 18.6 MPH (30.0 km/h) Reverse: 9.6 MPH) | 9.4 km/h (Forward: 12.8 MPH (20.6 km/h) Reverse: 5.8 MPH) |
| Drawbar Category | Category I or Category II | — |
| Hitch Type | Live | — |
| Front Tires | Standard: 6.00-16Standard: 6.50-16Standard: 7.5L-15Row-crop: 5.50-16Row-crop: 7.5L-15Low-profile: 6.00-16Low-profile: 6.50-16Low-profile: 7.50-16Low-profile: 9.5L-10 | Ag: 7.50-18 |
| Rear Tires | Standard: 16.9-24Standard: 16.9-28Standard: 16.9-30Standard: 18.4-26Row-crop: 13.6-38Row-crop: 14.9-38Row-crop: 15.5-38Row-crop: 18.4-30Low-profile: 14.9-24Low-profile: 16.9-24Low-profile: 18.4-16.1Low-profile: 21.5-16.1 | Ag: 14-30 |
| Total Flow | 73.8 lpm | — |
| Working Pressure | 158.6 bar | — |
| Valves | 0-2 | — |
| Horsepower | — | 37.3 kW (50.0 HP) |
| Length | — | 342.0 cm (134.6 in.) |
| Engine Type | — | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Rear PTO Speed | — | 540 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | — | 16.0:1 |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | — | 22.7 l (6.0 gal) |
| Brakes | — | Mechanical drum |
| Cabin Type | — | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | — | Manual |
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