Compare/Massey Ferguson 5200 vs Massey Ferguson 8740S

Massey Ferguson 5200 vs Massey Ferguson 8740S

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 5200 vs Massey Ferguson 8740S

The Massey Ferguson 5200 and the Massey Ferguson 8740S are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 5200 leads on rated power with 390 hp against 355 hp. Massey Ferguson 8740S is the lighter machine (10,800 kg vs 16,329 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 5200 holds more fuel (719.1 L vs 629.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 8740S is the newer design (2018 vs 1989). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 5200 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

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Best match

Clear

Massey Ferguson

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

390 hp

355 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Massey FergusonReference

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Manufacturer

McConnell-MarcReference

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

intercooled turbochargedReference

liquid-cooledReference

Factories

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Beauvais, FranceReference

Trailer brakes

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hydraulicReference

Engine

Fuel tank

719.1 LReference

629.8 LReference

Engine

290.8 kWReference

298.3 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

290.8 kWReference

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Displacement

14.0 LReference

8.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

140 x 152 mmReference

111 x 145 mmReference

Coolant capacity

59.4 LReference

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Power

290.8 kWReference

298.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

1950Reference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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60.0 LReference

Emissions

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Stage IVReference

Emission control

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selective-catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Torque

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1540.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil change

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500 hReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Dyna-VTReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

openReference

continuously-variable transmissionReference

Valves

3Reference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

IVReference

Rear lift

4989 kgReference

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PTO (claimed)

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264.7 kWReference

Pressure

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200.0 barReference

Rear valves

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6Reference

Front valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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205.1 lpmReference

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

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulicReference

Rear PTO Type

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1000 (1.75)Reference

Engine RPM

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1000@2036Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

347 cmReference

310 cmReference

Weight

16329 kgReference

10800 kgReference

Front tire

20.8R-38Reference

620/75R30Reference

Rear tire

20.8R-38Reference

650/85R42Reference

Ag front

20.8R-38Reference

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Ag rear

20.8R-38Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 650/60R34. Rear: 900/60R42Reference

Length

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555 cmReference

Height (cab)

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351 cmReference

Max weight

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18000 kgReference

Front axle

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Quadlink suspensionReference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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.