John Deere 1640 vs Massey Ferguson 270

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 1640

John Deere 1640

62 HP · 1979–1987

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Massey Ferguson 270

Massey Ferguson 270

62 HP · 1983–1986

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 1640 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 1979 for the John Deere 1640.

Full specs comparison

John Deere 1640Massey Ferguson 270
Power62 HP62 HP
Production years1979–19871983–1986
FuelDieselDiesel
Cylinders44
Displacement3.9 L3.9 L
Weight3 360 kg
Drive2WD or 4WD2WD
TransmissionPartial power shift
Gears (fwd/rev)8 / 48 / 2
Rear lift capacity3 069 kg
Wheelbase227 cm213 cm
Length373 cm
CabYes

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the John Deere 1640 or the Massey Ferguson 270?

The John Deere 1640 and the Massey Ferguson 270 deliver the same power: 62 HP.

Which is more recent, the John Deere 1640 or the Massey Ferguson 270?

The Massey Ferguson 270 is the more recent model: production started in 1983, versus 1979 for the John Deere 1640.

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