SPECS / COMPARISON
Massey Ferguson 383 vs Ford 6600
A detailed comparison of the Massey Ferguson 383 and the Ford 6600. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
Massey Ferguson 3832766.0 kg (6098.0 lbs)
Ford 66003185.0 kg (ROPS: 5886.3 lbs (2670.0 kg) Cab: 7021.7 lbs)
Lift Capacity
Massey Ferguson 3831930.0 kg (4254.9 lbs)
Ford 66001830.0 kg (4034.5 lbs)
| Specification | Massey Ferguson 383 Agricultural Tractors | Ford 6600 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Utility Tractor | Utility Tractor |
| Horsepower | 60.4 kW (81.0 HP) | — |
| Weight | 2766.0 kg (6098.0 lbs) | 3185.0 kg (ROPS: 5886.3 lbs (2670.0 kg) Cab: 7021.7 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 1930.0 kg (4254.9 lbs) | 1830.0 kg (4034.5 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Gear type | Two-speed power shift |
| Length | 366.0 cm (144.1 in.) | 389.0 cm (153.1 in.) |
| Pump Flow | 16.7 LPM (4.4 GPM) | 36.7 LPM (9.7 GPM) |
| Years Made | 1987-1997 | 1975-1981 |
| Engine Model | Perkins A2.248 | Ford |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 4064 cc (248.0 cu in.) | 4390 cc (267.9 cu in.) |
| Bore | 10.11 cm (3.98 in.) | 11.20 cm (4.41 in.) |
| Stroke | 12.70 cm (5.00 in.) | 11.20 cm (4.41 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Live | Independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | 540, 540/1000 RPM |
| Rated RPM | 2200 RPM | — |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V, 128Ah |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Width | 200.0 cm (78.7 in.) | — |
| Wheelbase | 213.0 cm (83.9 in.) | 223.0 cm (87.8 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 35.0 cm (13.8 in.) | 45.0 cm (Front axle: 18.0 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 107.9 l (28.5 gal) | 124.9 l (Standard: 20.0 gal (75.7 l) Optional: 33.0 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 15.1 l (4.0 gal) | 12.3 l (3.2 gal) |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Brakes | Differental wet disc | Differential mechanical wet disc |
| Drawbar Category | II | II |
| Cabin Type | Two-post ROPS | Open operator station or Cab |
| Steering Type | Power | Power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 8.5L-15 | Ag: 7.50-16 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 18.4-30 | Ag: 16.9-30 |
| Hydraulic Type | Open center | — |
| Working Pressure | 206.8 bar (3000.0 psi) | 144.8 bar (2100.0 psi) |
| Valves | 2 | 1 or 2 |
| Torque Power | — | 1400 RPM |
| Torque Speed | — | 271.2 N·m (200.0 lb-ft) |
| Compression Ratio | — | 7.75:1 |
| Height | — | 173.0 cm (Hood Height: 68.1 in.) |
| Oil Capacity | — | 8.5 l (2.2 gal) |
| Transmission Model | — | Dual-Power |
| Final Drive | — | Inboard planetary |
| Max. Travel Speed | — | 12.3 km/h (Forward: 15.9 MPH (25.6 km/h) Reverse: 7.6 MPH) |
| Differential Lock | — | Mechanical rear |
| Hitch Type | — | Top-link draft sensing |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.