SPECS / COMPARISON
Massey Ferguson 550 vs International Harvester 300
A detailed comparison of the Massey Ferguson 550 and the International Harvester 300. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
Massey Ferguson 5502080.0 kg (4585.6 lbs)
International Harvester 3002000.0 kg (4409.2 lbs)
| Specification | Massey Ferguson 550 Agricultural Tractors | International Harvester 300 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Row-Crop Tractor | Utility Tractor |
| Horsepower | 35.0 kW (46.9 HP) | — |
| Weight | 2080.0 kg (4585.6 lbs) | 2000.0 kg (4409.2 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 1415.0 kg (3119.5 lbs) | — |
| Transmission Type | Two-speed power shift | Partial power shift with dry disc clutch |
| Length | 355.0 cm (139.8 in.) | 299.0 cm (117.7 in.) |
| Pump Flow | 36.0 LPM (9.5 GPM) | — |
| Years Made | 1977-1979 | 1955-1956 |
| Engine Model | Perkins AD3.152S | International Harvester C169 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline or LP gas |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Displacement | 2490 cc (151.9 cu in.) | 2769 cc (169.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 9.09 cm (3.58 in.) | 8.99 cm (3.54 in.) |
| Stroke | 12.70 cm (5.00 in.) | 10.79 cm (4.25 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Live with mechanical dry disc clutch or independent with hydraulic clutch | Transmission or independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540, 1000 RPM | 540 RPM |
| Torque Power | 1400 RPM | — |
| Torque Speed | 169.0 N·m (124.6 lb-ft) | — |
| Rated RPM | 2250 RPM | — |
| Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | Gasoline: 6.6:1LP-gas: 8.75:1 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 231.0 cm (90.9 in.) | 147.0 cm (57.9 in.) |
| Width | 165.0 cm (65.0 in.) | — |
| Wheelbase | 208.0 cm (81.9 in.) | 190.0 cm (74.8 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 28.0 cm (Drawbar: 11.0 in.) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67.4 l (17.8 gal) | 42.6 l (11.3 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 6.8 l (1.8 gal) | — |
| Coolant Capacity | 18.0 l (4.8 gal) | 15.6 l (4.1 gal) |
| Transmission Model | Multi-Power | Torque Amplifier |
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Brakes | Drum | Differential mechanical disc |
| Drawbar Category | II | — |
| Cabin Type | Cab standard with heater | Open operator station |
| Hitch Type | Position and draft control | IH Fast Hitch |
| Steering Type | Power | — |
| Front Tires | Ag: 6.00-16 | Ag: 5.50-16 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 12.4/11-28 | Ag: 10.00-28, 12.00-28 |
| Total Flow | 62.5 LPM (16.5 GPM) | — |
| Working Pressure | 137.9 bar (2000.0 psi) | — |
| Battery | — | 6 V or 12V |
| Max. Travel Speed | — | 4.8 km/h (Forward: 15.4 MPH (24.8 km/h) Reverse: 3.0 MPH) |
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