Compare/Massey Ferguson 2720 vs Massey Ferguson 8240

Massey Ferguson 2720 vs Massey Ferguson 8240

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 2720 vs Massey Ferguson 8240

The Massey Ferguson 2720 and the Massey Ferguson 8240 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 2720 leads on rated power with 147 hp against 146 hp. Massey Ferguson 2720 is the lighter machine (6,129 kg vs 15,390 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 8240 holds more fuel (408.8 L vs 213.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 8240 is the newer design (1999 vs 1982). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 2720 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 8240 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

147 hp

146 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

With 20.8/18-38 rear tires.Reference

Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

Original price

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$79,500Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

213.1 LReference

408.8 LReference

Engine

109.6 kWReference

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Displacement

5.8 LReference

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 127 mmReference

108 x 120 mmReference

Power

109.6 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

dual paper elementsReference

Pre-heating

ether injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2200Reference

Torque

493.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter type

electricReference

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Oil capacity

88.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

27.0 LReference

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Drawbar (tested)

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105.2 kWReference

Compression

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16.5:1Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Max power

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105.2 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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109.0 kWReference

Transmission

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

full power shiftReference

Gears

16 forward and 12 reverseReference

18 forward and 9 reverseReference

Clutch

355mm dry discReference

wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

175.0 barReference

200.0 barReference

Pump flow

54.9 lpmReference

147.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIReference

IIIReference

Rear lift

7321 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2090Reference

PTO (claimed)

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108.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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115.7 kWReference

Valves

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3 or 4Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

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8700 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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6350 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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113.8 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

273 cmReference

299 cmReference

Weight

6129 kgReference

15390 to 16305 poundsReference

Front tire

16.9-28Reference

11.00-16Reference

Rear tire

20.8-38Reference

20.8R-38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 16.9-28. Rear: 20.8-38Reference

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Length

509 cmReference

490 cmReference

Width

212 cmReference

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Height (cab)

284 cmReference

307 cmReference

Ag front

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11.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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20.8R-38Reference

Height (exhaust)

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312 cmReference

Operating weight

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7395 kgReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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43 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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120Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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950Reference

Speeds

Massey Ferguson 8240 attachments

Test results

Fuel use

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34.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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6325 kgReference

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.