Utility against Compact · same Massey Ferguson lineup

Massey Ferguson 2607H vs Massey Ferguson 2M.50

Massey Ferguson2607H

Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 2607H

~$36,667

74 hp engine · 64 PTO−14% to the shaft
Massey Ferguson2M.50

Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 2M.50

~$35,771

48.8 hp engine · 38.1 PTO−22% to the shaft

The Massey Ferguson 2M.50 lists about $896 lower; the Massey Ferguson 2607H carries 64 hp to the PTO against 38.1; the Massey Ferguson 2607H lifts 2,470 lbs on the loader against 1,880; the Massey Ferguson 2607H buys more PTO horsepower per dollar, 1.75 per $1,000 against 1.07.

Massey Ferguson 2607H and Massey Ferguson 2M.50 compared row by row. A highlighted cell takes that row on the stated rule: more power, lift, capacity or flow, or a lower price.
SpecMassey Ferguson 2607HMassey Ferguson 2M.50
Price~$36,667~$35,771
What that price isMSRP, base buildMSRP, base build
Size classUtilityCompact
TransmissionGearPower Shuttle
Engine hp74 hp48.8 hp
PTO hp64 hp38.1 hp
Loader lift2,470 lbsat the pivot pin1,880 lbs500 mm ahead of the pin
Three-point lift2,755 lbs24 in behind the lift points3,307 lbs24 in behind the lift points
Hydraulic flow10.6 GPM12.7 GPM
Drive4WD4WD
EngineSimpsonIseki
Weight5,864 lbs4,035 lbs
Fuel tank21.9 galnot published
4WDYesYes
Front loaderYesYes
Cab availableNoYes
HydrostaticNoNo
Power steeringYesYes
Cruise controlNoNo
Warranty6 yr / 2000 hr powertrain5 yr 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

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

Massey Ferguson 2M.50

What they like

  • 3,307 lb of lift 24 inches behind the ball ends, up 30 percent on the 1M.40 and enough for a heavy rear blade or a three-point spreader
  • A four-cylinder 2.4 L Iseki rather than the three-cylinder in the 1M frame, so torque delivery is smoother under a cutter
  • 38.1 hp at the PTO on the 12-speed power shuttle, which is more than the whole engine output of the 1GC range it sits above
  • The power shuttle version lifts 3,307 lb where the hydrostatic manages 3,086, and Massey publishes both rather than quoting the better one
  • Air-conditioned cab optional at 4,398 lb, with Classic and Deluxe cab trims offered
  • At 4,035 lb in ROPS form it is heavy enough to hold a loaded bucket down without ballast that a lighter compact would need

What they complain about

  • The cab build is $8,726 more at $44,497 and the Deluxe Cab $48,212 - well past what the 65 hp 2606H utility tractor costs
  • 1,880 lb at the loader is only 10 lb more than the 1M.40 below it, so the front end does not scale with the engine or the hitch
  • No fuel tank capacity is published anywhere for the 2M range
  • Choosing the hydrostatic costs both lift capacity, down to 3,086 lb, and 1.9 PTO horsepower
  • Massey names no loader model and publishes no warranty term on the M Series page
Massey Ferguson 2607H spec sheetMassey Ferguson 2M.50 spec sheet