Compare/Massey Ferguson 5150 vs Massey Ferguson 8480

Massey Ferguson 5150 vs Massey Ferguson 8480

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 5150 vs Massey Ferguson 8480

The Massey Ferguson 5150 and the Massey Ferguson 8480 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 5150 leads on rated power with 250 hp against 246 hp. Massey Ferguson 5150 is the lighter machine (10,800 kg vs 19,951 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 5150 holds more fuel (604.8 L vs 599.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 8480 is the newer design (2004 vs 1998). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 5150 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 8480 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Best match

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Massey Ferguson

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Best match

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Rated power

250 hp

246 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

liquid-cooledReference

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

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inboard planetaryReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

604.8 LReference

599.9 LReference

Engine

186.4 kWReference

216.3 kWReference

Displacement

8.3 LReference

8.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 135 mmReference

111 x 145 mmReference

Power

186.4 kWReference

216.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

980.4 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1500Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

24Reference

12Reference

Oil capacity

24.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

12.3 LReference

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Drawbar (tested)

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157.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Compression

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17.5:1Reference

Max power

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157.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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183.7 kWReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

156.9 barReference

200.0 barReference

Valves

4Reference

4 or 5Reference

Pump flow

160.1 lpmReference

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Steering flow

36.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

PTO (claimed)

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179.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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199.6 kWReference

Type

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continuously variable transmissionReference

Total flow

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147.6 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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6531 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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540E/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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198.0 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

314 cmReference

307 cmReference

Weight

10800 kgReference

19951 to 20370 poundsReference

Front tire

18-4x38Reference

16.9R30Reference

Rear tire

18-4x38Reference

18.4R46Reference

Ag front

24.5x32Reference

16.9R30Reference

Ag rear

24.5-32Reference

18.4R46Reference

Length

690 cmReference

523 cmReference

Width

329 cmReference

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Height

340 cmReference

309 cmReference

Ground clearance

40 cmReference

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Shipping

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9049 kgReference

Operating

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9239 kgReference

Ballasted

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14465 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Variants

DT240A

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similar AGCO modelReference

Transmission

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Dyna-VTReference

Gears

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infinite forward and reverseReference

Massey Ferguson 8480 attachments

Test results

Fuel use

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58.7 l/hourReference

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.