Massey Ferguson 261 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
Fuel capacity
21 gal | 79.5 L
Starter volts
12
Battery volts
12
Massey Ferguson 261 Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
60 hp
Average
80 hp
Low
45 hp
High
120 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
53 hp
Average
65 hp
Low
35 hp
High
105 hp
Displacement comparison
This model
236 ci
Average
260 ci
Low
150 ci
High
380 ci
Rated RPM comparison
This model
2,000 rpm
Average
2,200 rpm
Low
1,800 rpm
High
2,700 rpm
Engine size per PTO HP
This model
4.5 ci/hp
Average
3.5 ci/hp
Low
2.2 ci/hp
High
5.8 ci/hp
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the utility tractor category. Use the operator manual and actual engine/tractor configuration before sizing implements or judging working power.
Massey Ferguson 261 Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 261 have?
The listed engine output is 60 hp, below the 80 hp benchmark average. That is a lower-power result, so the smarter match is lighter implements and jobs that do not demand more than about 60 hp.
How much PTO horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 261 have?
The listed PTO output is 53 hp, below the 65 hp benchmark average. For real use, size PTO implements below or near 53 hp rather than using a bigger engine-horsepower number.
How much engine power reaches the PTO on the Massey Ferguson 261?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 88.3%, from 60 engine hp to 53 PTO hp. That is a normal usable range for judging PTO implement fit.
How big is the Massey Ferguson 261 engine?
The engine displacement is 236 ci, close to the 260 ci benchmark average. It is close to the normal engine-size range for this horsepower class.
Is the Massey Ferguson 261 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 4.5 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 236 ci and 53 PTO hp. That points to a larger-displacement, lower-stress style setup.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Massey Ferguson 261 make?
The output density is about 13.6 PTO hp per liter, using 53 PTO hp and 3.9 L of displacement. Higher hp/L means more output squeezed from each liter; lower hp/L usually means a more relaxed engine tune.
What rpm is the Massey Ferguson 261 rated at?
The rated speed is 2,000 rpm, close to the 2,200 rpm benchmark average. The 2,000 rpm figure is around normal for this class.
Official information note
Horsepower and engine specs can vary by year, market, engine option, fuel system, test standard and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, spec plate, parts book and official masseyferguson.com website before buying parts, sizing implements or making repair decisions.
