Compare/Massey Ferguson 4800 vs Massey Ferguson 8280

Massey Ferguson 4800 vs Massey Ferguson 8280

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 4800 vs Massey Ferguson 8280

The Massey Ferguson 4800 and the Massey Ferguson 8280 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 8280 leads on rated power with 227 hp against 225 hp. Massey Ferguson 8280 is the lighter machine (9,770 kg vs 27,000 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 8280 is the newer design (1999 vs 1978). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 8280 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 4800 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

225 hp

227 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

With 23.1x34 duals.Reference

Gear 6 used for pull test.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Original price

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$129,800Reference

Engine

Engine (net)

167.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

111.9 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

114.7 kWReference

136.5 kWReference

Displacement

14.8 LReference

8.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

140 x 121 mmReference

111 x 145 mmReference

Power (net)

167.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementsReference

dual paper elementsReference

Compression

15.5:1Reference

16.0:1Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

41.6 LReference

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Coolant capacity

56.8 LReference

30.3 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

133.7 kWReference

168.9 kWReference

Max power

114.7 kWReference

136.5 kWReference

Fuel tank

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454.2 LReference

Rated RPM

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2200Reference

Transmission

Gears

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

Clutch

wet disc with four 14-inch platesReference

wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

133.5 kWReference

167.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

133.7 kWReference

178.5 kWReference

Type

partial power shiftReference

full power shiftReference

Valves

3 to 4Reference

4Reference

Pump flow

106.0 lpmReference

147.6 lpmReference

Total flow

227.1 lpmReference

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Steering cap.

90.9 LReference

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Rear Type

IVReference

IIIReference

Control

position control with electronic lower link sensingReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

4989 kgReference

7257 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2350Reference

1000@2090Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

128.9 kWReference

172.5 kWReference

Pressure

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200.0 barReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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10000 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

719.1 LReference

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Steering

90.9 LReference

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Front axle

101 mmReference

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Rear axle

101 mmReference

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Max capacity

15422 kgReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

347 cmReference

307 cmReference

Weight

27000 to 30200 poundsReference

9770 kgReference

Front tire

23.1-34Reference

16.9R-28Reference

Rear tire

23.1-34Reference

18.4R-42Reference

Ag front

30.5-32Reference

16.9R-28Reference

Ag rear

30.5-32Reference

18.4R-42Reference

Length

640 cmReference

515 cmReference

Width

274 cmReference

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Height

330 cmReference

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Shipping

12247 kgReference

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Operating

13698 kgReference

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Height (cab)

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307 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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312 cmReference

Operating weight

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9770 kgReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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43 cmReference

4800 Serial Numbers

1978

9D001001Reference

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1979

9D001031Reference

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1980

9D002102Reference

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1981

9D002752Reference

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1982

9D003515Reference

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1983

9D003897Reference

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Location:

Rear, right-side of cabReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

60Reference

130Reference

Batteries

4Reference

2Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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950Reference

Test results

Fuel use

43.1 l/hourReference

55.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

11473 kgReference

9491 kgReference

Speeds

Massey Ferguson 8280 attachments

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.