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John Deere 4044M vs Massey Ferguson 2607H

John Deere 4044M

John Deere

John Deere 4044M

~$36,630

42.5 hp engine · 33.6 PTO−21% to the shaft
Massey Ferguson2607H

Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 2607H

~$36,667

74 hp engine · 64 PTO−14% to the shaft

The John Deere 4044M lists about $37 lower; the Massey Ferguson 2607H carries 64 hp to the PTO against 33.6; the Massey Ferguson 2607H lifts 2,470 lbs on the loader against 2,396; the Massey Ferguson 2607H buys more PTO horsepower per dollar, 1.75 per $1,000 against 0.92.

John Deere 4044M and Massey Ferguson 2607H compared row by row. A highlighted cell takes that row on the stated rule: more power, lift, capacity or flow, or a lower price.
SpecJohn Deere 4044MMassey Ferguson 2607H
Price~$36,630~$36,667
What that price isMSRP, base buildMSRP, base build
Size classUtilityUtility
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Engine hp42.5 hp74 hp
PTO hp33.6 hp64 hp
Loader lift2,396 lbsat the pivot pin2,470 lbsat the pivot pin
Three-point lift2,500 lbs24 in behind the lift points2,755 lbs24 in behind the lift points
Hydraulic flow15.4 GPM10.6 GPM
Drive4WD4WD
EngineYanmarSimpson
Weight3,770 lbs5,864 lbs
Fuel tank12.4 gal21.9 gal
4WDYesYes
Front loaderYesYes
Cab availableNoNo
HydrostaticYesNo
Power steeringYesYes
Cruise controlYesNo
Warranty6 yr / 2000 hr powertrain6 yr / 2000 hr powertrain

A highlighted cell wins its row on the rule named above the table: more power, lift, capacity or flow, or a lower price. A lift row is left unwon whenever the two makers measured in different places, or where either of them did not say — a figure quoted at the pivot pin and one quoted 500 mm ahead of it describe the same loader and differ by roughly a third, so ranking them against each other would invent a result. Prices are typical list and move with dealer packages.

From owner discussion and long-term write-ups

What owners of each one say

John Deere 4044M

What they like

  • The turbocharged 42.5 HP Yanmar gives it strong, stall-resistant power for heavy loader work, tillage, and big rotary cutters
  • The Quik-Park 400E loader detaches and reattaches in minutes without tools, one of the best loader systems in the class
  • 2,500 lb loader lift and heavy 3,770 lb frame make it a genuine material-handling machine, not a light-duty toy
  • The eHydro transmission with cruise is superb, and the optional 12/12 PowrReverser is ideal for constant loader shuttling
  • 15+ GPM hydraulics run big implements and grapples with authority
  • It's cab-ready and takes a huge range of Deere implements, making it a long-term platform you can grow into
  • The M trim balances features and value better than the pricier 4R for most owners

What they complain about

  • It's expensive - loaded it lands near $38K, which is serious money that pushes some buyers toward larger utility tractors
  • You pay a substantial Deere premium versus a comparably specced Kubota L4701 or Kioti DK4520
  • The turbo and the premium hydraulics add service complexity a simpler compact does not carry
  • At 3,770 lbs plus loader it's heavy for a compact, so trailering requires a substantial truck and trailer
  • No factory cab on the base M without a big upcharge, and open-station-only limits all-weather use
  • Proprietary loader and attachments limit cheaper aftermarket options

Massey Ferguson 2607H

What they like

  • The turbocharged Simpson diesel meets Tier 4 without a DPF, so owners avoid regen cycles and enjoy simpler maintenance
  • At 64 PTO HP it has excellent PTO output for the class, running big balers, mowers, and tillage tools with authority
  • The 8x8 synchro-shuttle transmission is a rugged, straightforward drivetrain for sustained field work
  • It's priced well below a comparable Deere 5075E or Kubota M-series while delivering similar power
  • The stout 5,200 lb frame and strong hitch make it a genuine full-size working tractor
  • The large 22-gallon tank keeps it working through long days in the field

What they complain about

  • The Simpson engine is less familiar to US buyers than a Deere, Kubota, or FPT powerplant, hurting resale confidence
  • Massey's utility-tractor dealer network is thinner than Deere's and Kubota's in much of the US
  • The 10.6 GPM hydraulic flow is modest for a 74 HP tractor, so loader cycles feel slow to some owners
  • No hydrostatic or power-shuttle option, so direction changes require the clutch, less convenient for loader work
  • Resale value trails the premium Japanese and green brands
  • The open-station-only configuration limits all-weather comfort without a cab
  • At over 5,200 lbs plus loader it needs a heavy-duty truck and trailer to transport
  • Massey publishes no loader lift capacity for the 2600 H series, so this entry carries none — a loader is available from the dealer, but the figure that would let you compare it against a Kubota or a Deere is not published anywhere
  • The 2,470 lb loader figure is the MF911X, the 4WD 2600H loader; the 2WD-only 2605H takes the larger FLx2815, so the lineup's biggest engine does not carry its biggest loader
John Deere 4044M spec sheetMassey Ferguson 2607H spec sheet