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Massey Ferguson 4800 vs Massey Ferguson 8730
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 4800 vs Massey Ferguson 8730
The Massey Ferguson 4800 and the Massey Ferguson 8730 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 8730 leads on rated power with 234 hp against 225 hp. Massey Ferguson 8730 is the lighter machine (10,800 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 8730 is the newer design (2014 vs 1978). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 8730 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
234 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference
With 23.1x34 duals.Reference
Pull at 2.50KPHReference
Final drives
planetaryReference
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Differential lock
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electro-hydraulicReference
Engine
Engine (net)
167.8 kWReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
111.9 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
114.7 kWReference
162.0 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
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Compression
15.5:1Reference
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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
174.1 kWReference
Max power
114.7 kWReference
162.0 kWReference
Fuel tank
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628.3 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
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59.8 LReference
Engine
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197.6 kWReference
Emissions
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Tier IVReference
Emission control
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selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Power
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197.6 kWReference
Maximum Power
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220.0 kWReference
Rated RPM
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2100Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
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
167.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
133.7 kWReference
195.0 kWReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference
Valves
3 to 4Reference
4 to 6Reference
Pump flow
106.0 lpmReference
204.4 lpmReference
Total flow
227.1 lpmReference
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Steering cap.
90.9 LReference
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Rear Type
IVReference
III/IVNReference
Control
position control with electronic lower link sensingReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
4989 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
1000/1000E (1.75)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2350Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
128.9 kWReference
192.9 kWReference
Pressure
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200.0 barReference
Rear lift (at ends)
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11999 kgReference
Drawbar
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Cat 4 (optional)Reference
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
309 cmReference
Weight
27000 to 30200 poundsReference
10800 kgReference
Front tire
23.1-34Reference
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Rear tire
23.1-34Reference
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Ag front
30.5-32Reference
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Ag rear
30.5-32Reference
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Length
640 cmReference
555 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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358 cmReference
Shipping weight
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10800 kgReference
Bar rear axle
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109 by 2997 mmReference
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
alternatorReference
Charging amps
60Reference
240 (twin 120A)Reference
Batteries
4Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging volts
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12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
43.1 l/hourReference
54.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
11473 kgReference
10249 kgReference
Speeds
Variants
MT655E
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similar Challenger modelReference
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.