Compare/Massey Ferguson 1805 vs Massey Ferguson 8450

Massey Ferguson 1805 vs Massey Ferguson 8450

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1805 vs Massey Ferguson 8450

The Massey Ferguson 1805 and the Massey Ferguson 8450 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 1805 leads on rated power with 193 hp against 187 hp. Massey Ferguson 1805 is the lighter machine (8,164 kg vs 19,136 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 8450 is the newer design (2004 vs 1974). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 1805 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 8450 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

193 hp

187 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Drawbar performanceReference

The Dyna-Step transmission is mechanically the same as the CVT, but the operator shifts through set gears as with a power shift. There are 21 forward gear shifts in two ranges.Reference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

156.6 kWReference

160.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

121.5 kWReference

115.7 kWReference

Displacement

10.4 LReference

7.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 127 mmReference

108 x 134 mmReference

Power

156.6 kWReference

160.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

paper element with unloaderReference

dual paper elementsReference

Compression

16.5:1Reference

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2800Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

11.4 LReference

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Coolant capacity

45.0 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

143.7 kWReference

139.1 kWReference

Max power

121.5 kWReference

115.7 kWReference

Fuel tank

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599.9 LReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission

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Dyna-VTReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

143.9 kWReference

134.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

143.7 kWReference

156.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

56.8 LReference

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Capacity

56.8 LReference

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Valves

2 or 3Reference

4 or 5Reference

Pump flow

94.6 lpmReference

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Total flow

189.2 lpmReference

147.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

optionalReference

IIIReference

Rear PTO

optionalReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540E/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

142.9 kWReference

156.5 kWReference

Type

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continuously variable transmissionReference

Pressure

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200.0 barReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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6531 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

454.2 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

304 cmReference

307 cmReference

Weight

8164 kgReference

19136 to 19910 poundsReference

Front tire

23.1-30Reference

16.9R30Reference

Rear tire

23.1-30Reference

18.4R46Reference

Ag front

18.4-30Reference

16.9R30Reference

Ag rear

18.4-30Reference

18.4R46Reference

Length

568 cmReference

523 cmReference

Height (cab)

332 cmReference

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Operating weight

8164 kgReference

9031 kgReference

Ballasted weight

10337 kgReference

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Front tread

172 to 223 cmReference

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Rear tread

172 to 223 cmReference

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Height

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309 cmReference

Shipping weight

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8680 kgReference

1805 Serial Numbers

1974

9C003184Reference

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1975

9C004227Reference

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1976

9C006806Reference

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1977

9C007858Reference

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Location:

Plate on instrument panel.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

48.4 l/hourReference

43.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

8519 kgReference

8979 kgReference

Variants

DT180A

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similar AGCO modelReference

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Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.