International Harvester 600 vs Massey Ferguson 253

Side-by-side specs comparison

International Harvester 600

International Harvester 600

57 HP · 1956

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Massey Ferguson 253

Massey Ferguson 253

57 HP · 1988–1998

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The International Harvester 600 and the Massey Ferguson 253 deliver the same power: 57 HP.
  • The Massey Ferguson 253 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1956 for the International Harvester 600.
  • The International Harvester 600 is heavier: 3039 kg versus 1823 kg for the Massey Ferguson 253.

Full specs comparison

International Harvester 600Massey Ferguson 253
Power57 HP57 HP
Production years19561988–1998
FuelPropane (LP)Diesel
Cylinders43
Displacement5.7 L2.5 L
Weight3 039 kg1 823 kg
Drive2WD2WD or 4WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 18 / 2
Rear lift capacity—1 188 kg
Wheelbase—193 cm

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