Compare/Massey Ferguson 4840 vs Massey Ferguson 8650

Massey Ferguson 4840 vs Massey Ferguson 8650

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 4840 vs Massey Ferguson 8650

The Massey Ferguson 4840 and the Massey Ferguson 8650 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 8650 leads on rated power with 270 hp against 265 hp. Massey Ferguson 8650 is the lighter machine (10,999 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 8650 is the newer design (2009 vs 1978). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 8650 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 4840 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

265 hp

270 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

With 23.1-34 tires.Reference

Pull at 7.5 KPHReference

Final drives

planetaryReference

inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Trailer brakes

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pneumaticReference

Engine

Engine (net)

197.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

126.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

134.0 kWReference

134.3 kWReference

Displacement

14.8 LReference

8.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

140 x 121 mmReference

111 x 145 mmReference

Power (net)

197.6 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementsReference

dual dry elementReference

Compression

15.5:1Reference

16.7:1Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

41.6 LReference

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Coolant capacity

56.8 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

157.1 kWReference

161.2 kWReference

Max power

134.0 kWReference

130.6 kWReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

8-cylinderReference

6 CylinderReference

Bore and stroke

5.50x4.75 inchesReference

4.37x5.71 inchesReference

Compression ratio

15.5:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

liquid-cooled | electronic viscous fanReference

Fuel tank

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690.0 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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30.3 LReference

Engine

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179.0 kWReference

Engine (max)

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201.3 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IIIReference

Emission control

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integrated exhausted gas recirculation optionalReference

Power

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179.0 kWReference

Maximum Power

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201.3 kWReference

Fuel system

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electronic high pressure common railReference

Pre-heating

—

thermostartReference

Rated RPM

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2200Reference

Torque

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1185.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Starter

—

electricReference

Rated engine speed

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2,100 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Interim Tier IV || selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Engine torque at rated speed

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371.5 kgReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet disc with four 14-inch platesReference

electro-hydraulicReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

CVTReference

forward and reverse options

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

Dyna-VT - infinite F and infinite RReference

Transmission

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Dyna-VTReference

Wheel Drive

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4 WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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inboard planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

157.3 kWReference

152.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

157.1 kWReference

186.4 kWReference

Type

gearReference

continuously-variable transmission (CVT)Reference

Valves

3 to 4Reference

4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

106.0 lpmReference

99.9 lpmReference

Total flow

227.1 lpmReference

174.9 lpmReference

Steering cap.

90.9 LReference

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Rear Type

IVReference

III, IVReference

Control

position control with electronic lower link sensingReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

4989 kgReference

9678 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

540E/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2350Reference

1000E@1605Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

157.1 kWReference

178.2 kWReference

Pressure

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200.0 barReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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12002 kgReference

Front Hitch

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IIIReference

Front lift (at ends)

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4998 kgReference

Drawbar

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Cat IV (optional)Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000 (1.375)Reference

Capacities

Fuel

719.1 LReference

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Steering

90.9 LReference

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Front axle

101 mmReference

Quadlink suspendedReference

Rear axle

101 mmReference

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Max capacity

15422 kgReference

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Capacity

903 ciReference

512.6 ciReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

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60.6 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

347 cmReference

310 cmReference

Weight

27000 to 30920 poundsReference

10999 kgReference

Front tire

23.1-34Reference

420/90R30Reference

Rear tire

23.1-34Reference

480/80R46Reference

Ag front

30.5-32Reference

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Ag rear

30.5-32Reference

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Length

640 cmReference

566 cmReference

Width

274 cmReference

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Height

330 cmReference

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Shipping

12247 kgReference

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Operating

14025 kgReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 420/90R30. Rear: 480/80R46Reference

Height (cab)

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338 cmReference

Shipping weight

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10999 kgReference

Max weight

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17640 kgReference

Bar rear axle

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109 by 2997 mmReference

Front tread

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154 to 225 cmReference

Rear tread

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148 to 303 cmReference

4840 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

240Reference

Batteries

4Reference

2Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery options

4Reference

2Reference

Battery CCA

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775Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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775 CCAReference

Test results

Fuel use

51.1 l/hourReference

52.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

12787 kgReference

12142 kgReference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

Massey FergusonReference

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

Rear Axle Type

10.2 cmReference

299.7 cmReference

Front Axle Type

10.2 cmReference

4WD | Quadlink suspendedReference

Cruise control

—

AvailableReference

SCV control

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JoystickReference

Drawbar category

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Cat. 3, Cat. 3 HD, Cat IVReference

Country of manufacturer

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USAReference

Power

Rated Power

265 hpReference

240 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

PTO Power

—

205 hpReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000/1,000E RPMReference

Front PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

closed center load sensing (CCLS)Reference

Remote Valves

3 to 4Reference

4 to 6 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IVReference

Category IIIReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position control with electronic lower link sensingReference

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Capacity Valves

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24 valveReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,900 psiReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

330.2 cmReference

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Overall Length

640.1 cmReference

566.9 cmReference

Overall Width

274.3 cmReference

255 cmReference

Height Over Cab

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338.1 cmReference

Overall weight

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10,999.6 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

23.1-34, 18.4-38, 20.8-38, 24.5-32, 30.5-32 inchReference

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Front Wheel tread range

23.1-34, 18.4-38, 20.8-38, 24.5-32, 30.5-32Reference

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Rear Wheel Type

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480/80R46Reference

Front Wheel Type

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420/90R30Reference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

articulated hydrostatic powerReference

PowerReference

Brakes

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Hydraulic wet discReference

Massey Ferguson 8650 attachments

Operator station

Cab Availability

—

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

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TRUEReference

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.