Both utility · Massey Ferguson against Yanmar
Massey Ferguson 4707 vs Yanmar YT359
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 4707 | Yanmar YT359 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$48,868 | ~$49,099 |
| What that price is | MSRP, base build | dealer list, not MSRP |
| Size class | Utility | Utility |
| Transmission | Power Shuttle | CVT |
| Engine hp | 70 hp | 58.9 hp |
| PTO hp | 60 hp | 52.0 hp |
| Loader lift | 3,420 lbsat the pivot pin | 2,500 lbsat the pivot pin |
| Three-point lift | 4,850 lbs24 in behind the lift points | 3,307 lbsat the ball ends |
| Hydraulic flow | 17.2 GPM | 14.7 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | AGCO Power | Yanmar |
| Weight | 7,478 lbs | 4,039 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 27.7 gal | 12.7 gal |
| 4WD | Yes | Yes |
| Front loader | Yes | Yes |
| Cab available | Yes | No |
| Hydrostatic | No | No |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | No | Yes |
| Warranty | 4 yr / 4000 hr powertrain | 10 yr / 3000 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
Massey Ferguson 4707
What they like
- 4,850 lb three-point lift at 24 inches handles round balers, big rotary cutters, and 3-bale spears that would overwhelm most tractors under 75 HP
- No DEF tank - the 3.3L AGCO Power engine meets Tier 4 with just a DOC, one less fluid and one less failure point than DEF-equipped rivals
- The 12x12 power shuttle makes loader work genuinely pleasant - direction changes with a flick of the left-hand lever, no clutching
- At 7,478+ lbs it's a legitimately heavy utility tractor that stays planted with the 931X loader lifting 3,420 lbs at the pins
- 17.2 GPM hydraulic flow runs hay equipment and hydraulic-hungry implements without starving
- Simple Global Series platform (built for worldwide markets) means fewer electronics to fail than a comparable premium Deere 5R
- Owners consistently report it undercuts a comparably equipped John Deere 5075E/5090E package by a healthy margin
What they complain about
- No hydrostatic option - if you want an HST at this horsepower, you're shopping Deere 4066R or Kubota instead
- The 3-cylinder is coarse compared to the smooth 4-cylinder FPT in a Farmall 75C - it's a tractor engine, not a refined one
- AGCO's dealer network has consolidated hard in some regions, so check parts support near you before buying
- Open-station model has a basic flat platform and seat - comfort features are thin until you pay up for the cab
- Resale is respectable but still trails the equivalent green tractor at auction
- At nearly 7,500 lbs bare it's too much tractor for small properties - this is a real farm machine, not an estate tractor
- The emissions system brings sensors and fault codes that a pre-Tier-4 tractor never had, and clearing them is a dealer job
Yanmar YT359
What they like
- 52.0 PTO hp from 58.9 gross is only a 12% loss, the most efficient power delivery of any tractor Yanmar sells in this class
- The 3.3-litre four is a genuinely larger engine than the YT347's 2.2-litre, not a remap, so the extra power comes with extra torque
- I-HMT gives clutchless direction changes and vehicle stop, which is worth more on a 4,000 lb machine than on a sub-compact
- Standard rear remote and loader joystick, plus an optional third-function valve, cover most implement plumbing without aftermarket kits
- Costs about $3,700 over the YT347 for nearly 13 more gross horsepower - a much better rate than the YM342-to-YM347 step within the gear range
What they complain about
- Total hydraulic flow actually drops to 14.7 GPM from the YT347's 15.8, because the bigger engine turns 300 rpm slower and both pumps are shaft-driven
- 12.7-gallon tank is unchanged from the 46 hp YT347 while the engine is half again as large, so working hours per fill fall noticeably
- Naturally aspirated at 58.9 hp, which is unusual at this output and costs power at elevation
- Loader lift stays at 2,500 lb, the same as machines two steps down the range, so the front end does not scale with the engine
- Nearly $16,000 more than the 58.9 hp gear-drive YM359, which is the same power for far less money if the transmission is not the point
- The cab is sold as a separate YT359C model rather than an option, pushing a weatherproofed machine past $60,000