Caterpillar Thirty vs Massey Ferguson 1260

Side-by-side specs comparison

Caterpillar Thirty

Caterpillar Thirty

40 HP · 1925–1938

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Massey Ferguson 1260

Massey Ferguson 1260

40 HP · 1992–2002

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Caterpillar Thirty and the Massey Ferguson 1260 deliver the same power: 40 HP.
  • The Massey Ferguson 1260 is the more recent model: production started in 1992, versus 1925 for the Caterpillar Thirty.

Full specs comparison

Caterpillar ThirtyMassey Ferguson 1260
Power40 HP40 HP
Production years1925–19381992–2002
FuelGasolineDiesel
Cylinders43
Displacement7.6 L1.5 L
Weight1 451 kg
Drive4WD
TransmissionGearShuttle
Gears (fwd/rev)3 / 1
Rear lift capacity1 300 kg
Wheelbase172 cm
Length309 cm

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