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Massey Ferguson 4800 vs Massey Ferguson 8470
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 4800 vs Massey Ferguson 8470
The Massey Ferguson 4800 and the Massey Ferguson 8470 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 8470 leads on rated power with 229 hp against 225 hp. Massey Ferguson 8470 is the lighter machine (19,951 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 8470 is the newer design (2004 vs 1978). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 8470 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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Fit & specs
Massey Ferguson
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
225 hp
229 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
With 23.1x34 duals.Reference
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
planetaryReference
inboard planetaryReference
Engine
Engine (net)
167.8 kWReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
111.9 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
114.7 kWReference
149.5 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
17.5:1Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
41.6 LReference
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Coolant capacity
56.8 LReference
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Power at rated engine speed
133.7 kWReference
170.4 kWReference
Max power
114.7 kWReference
149.5 kWReference
Fuel tank
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599.9 LReference
Engine
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193.9 kWReference
Power
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193.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
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2200Reference
Transmission
Gears
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Clutch
wet disc with four 14-inch platesReference
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Transmission
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Dyna-VTReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
133.5 kWReference
164.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
133.7 kWReference
185.9 kWReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
continuously variable transmissionReference
Valves
3 to 4Reference
4 or 5Reference
Pump flow
106.0 lpmReference
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Total flow
227.1 lpmReference
147.6 lpmReference
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
6531 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
540E/1000 (optional)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2350Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
128.9 kWReference
184.9 kWReference
Pressure
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200.0 barReference
Capacities
Fuel
719.1 LReference
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Steering
90.9 LReference
hydrostatic powerReference
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
19951 to 20370 poundsReference
Front tire
23.1-34Reference
16.9R30Reference
Rear tire
23.1-34Reference
18.4R46Reference
Ag front
30.5-32Reference
16.9R30Reference
Ag rear
30.5-32Reference
18.4R46Reference
Length
640 cmReference
523 cmReference
Width
274 cmReference
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Height
330 cmReference
309 cmReference
Shipping
12247 kgReference
9049 kgReference
Operating
13698 kgReference
9239 kgReference
Ballasted
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13233 kgReference
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
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
60Reference
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Batteries
4Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Test results
Fuel use
43.1 l/hourReference
54.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
11473 kgReference
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Speeds
Variants
DT220A
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similar AGCO modelReference
Massey Ferguson 8470 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.