Caterpillar Diesel Forty vs Massey Ferguson 270

Side-by-side specs comparison

Caterpillar Diesel Forty

Caterpillar Diesel Forty

62 HP · 1934–1936

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Massey Ferguson 270

Massey Ferguson 270

62 HP · 1983–1986

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Caterpillar Diesel Forty and the Massey Ferguson 270 deliver the same power: 62 HP.
  • The Massey Ferguson 270 is the more recent model: production started in 1983, versus 1934 for the Caterpillar Diesel Forty.

Full specs comparison

Caterpillar Diesel FortyMassey Ferguson 270
Power62 HP62 HP
Production years1934–19361983–1986
FuelDieselDiesel
Cylinders34
Displacement10.2 L3.9 L
Drive2WD
TransmissionGearPartial power shift
Gears (fwd/rev)4 / 18 / 2
Wheelbase213 cm
Length373 cm

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Caterpillar Diesel Forty or the Massey Ferguson 270?

The Caterpillar Diesel Forty and the Massey Ferguson 270 deliver the same power: 62 HP.

Which is more recent, the Caterpillar Diesel Forty or the Massey Ferguson 270?

The Massey Ferguson 270 is the more recent model: production started in 1983, versus 1934 for the Caterpillar Diesel Forty.

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