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Massey Ferguson 4900 vs Massey Ferguson 8740S
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 4900 vs Massey Ferguson 8740S
The Massey Ferguson 4900 and the Massey Ferguson 8740S are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 4900 leads on rated power with 375 hp against 355 hp. Massey Ferguson 8740S 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 8740S is the newer design (2018 vs 1980). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 4900 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 8740S 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
375 hp
355 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
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
planetaryReference
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Factories
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Beauvais, FranceReference
Trailer brakes
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hydraulicReference
Engine
Engine (net)
279.6 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
198.5 kWReference
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Displacement
14.8 LReference
8.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
140 x 121 mmReference
111 x 145 mmReference
Power (net)
279.6 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dual dry elementsReference
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Compression
15.5:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2600Reference
1950Reference
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
239.0 kWReference
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Max power
198.5 kWReference
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Fuel tank
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629.8 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
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60.0 LReference
Engine
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298.3 kWReference
Emissions
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Stage IVReference
Emission control
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selective-catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Power
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298.3 kWReference
Torque
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1540.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1500Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Oil change
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500 hReference
Transmission
Gears
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Clutch
wet disc with four 14-inch platesReference
electro-hydraulicReference
Transmission
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Dyna-VTReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
239.4 kWReference
264.7 kWReference
PTO (tested)
239.0 kWReference
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Type
partial power shiftReference
continuously-variable transmissionReference
Valves
3 to 4Reference
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Pump flow
106.0 lpmReference
205.1 lpmReference
Total flow
227.1 lpmReference
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Steering cap.
90.9 LReference
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Rear Type
IVReference
IVReference
Control
position control with electronic lower link sensingReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
5896 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2350Reference
1000@2036Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
241.5 kWReference
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Pressure
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200.0 barReference
Rear valves
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6Reference
Front valves
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2Reference
Rear lift (at ends)
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11999 kgReference
Front Hitch
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IIIReference
Front lift (at ends)
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5000 kgReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Front PTO Type
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1000Reference
Capacities
Fuel
719.1 LReference
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Steering
90.9 LReference
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Front axle
101 mmReference
Quadlink suspensionReference
Rear axle
101 mmReference
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Max capacity
15422 kgReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
347 cmReference
310 cmReference
Weight
27000 to 30965 poundsReference
10800 kgReference
Front tire
23.1-34Reference
620/75R30Reference
Rear tire
23.1-34Reference
650/85R42Reference
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
14045 kgReference
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Ballasted
15395 kgReference
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Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 650/60R34. Rear: 900/60R42Reference
Height (cab)
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351 cmReference
Max weight
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18000 kgReference
4900 Serial Numbers
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
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Batteries
4Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
76.1 l/hourReference
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Max pull
13648 kgReference
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Speeds
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.