Compare/Massey Ferguson 2409G vs Massey Ferguson 8

Massey Ferguson 2409G vs Massey Ferguson 8

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 2409G vs Massey Ferguson 8

The Massey Ferguson 2409G and the Massey Ferguson 8 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 2409G leads on rated power with 9 hp against 8 hp. Massey Ferguson 2409G is the lighter machine (173 kg vs 229 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 2409G holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 2409G is the newer design (1994 vs 1972). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 2409G for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 8 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

9 hp

8 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Massey FergusonReference

Manufacturer

SimplicityReference

AMFReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

air-cooledReference

Variants

Coronet 9G

similar Simplicity modelReference

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409G

similar AGCO modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

7.6 LReference

3.8 LReference

Displacement

19.44 ciReference

18.65 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 70 mmReference

Power

6.3 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.4 LReference

0.7 LReference

Power (gross)

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6.0 kWReference

Rated RPM

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3600Reference

Transmission

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

109 cmReference

104 cmReference

Weight

173 kgReference

229 kgReference

Front tire

13x5.0-6Reference

15x6.00-6Reference

Rear tire

16x7.5-8Reference

18x8.50-18Reference

Lawn/turf front

13x5.0-6Reference

15x6.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

16x7.5-8Reference

18x8.50-18Reference

Length

154 cmReference

148 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

104 cmReference

92 cmReference

Height (hood)

73 cmReference

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Width

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82 cmReference

Ground clearance

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12 cmReference

Front tread

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63 cmReference

Rear tread

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60 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 2409G attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery CCA

340Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

30" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

76 cmReference

86 cmReference

Overall width

97 cmReference

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Cut height

2 to 9 cmReference

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Massey Ferguson 8 attachments

8 Serial Number Location

8 Serial Numbers

1972

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500001 (Hydrostatic)Reference

1973

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501717 (Hydrostatic)Reference

1974

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503932 (Hydrostatic)Reference

1975

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507934 (Hydrostatic)Reference

Attachment overview

34" Mower deck

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.