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Massey Ferguson 7497 vs Massey Ferguson 8160
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 7497 vs Massey Ferguson 8160
The Massey Ferguson 7497 and the Massey Ferguson 8160 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 7497 leads on rated power with 181 hp against 180 hp. Massey Ferguson 8160 is the lighter machine (6,486 kg vs 16,372 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 7497 is the newer design (2009 vs 1995). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 7497 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 8160 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
181 hp
180 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Pull at 5 kphReference
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
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Differential lock
electro-hydraulic front and rearReference
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Variants
6497
Dyna-6Reference
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7497
Dyna-VTReference
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MT585B
similar Challenger modelReference
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Engine
Engine
152.9 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
111.3 kWReference
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Displacement
7.4 LReference
7.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 121 mmReference
108 x 134 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIIReference
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Power
152.9 kWReference
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Maximum Power
167.8 kWReference
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Starter type
electricReference
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Max power
111.3 kWReference
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Power at rated engine speed
134.9 kWReference
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Fuel Type
dieselReference
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No of Cylinders
6 cylinderReference
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Emissions compliance
Tier IIIReference
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Bore and stroke
4.25x4.78 inchesReference
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Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
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Air cleaner
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dual dry elementReference
Rated RPM
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2200Reference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Coolant capacity
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29.9 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dyna-VTReference
DynashiftReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (two-range)Reference
32 forward and reverseReference
Transmission Type
CVTReference
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Wheel Drive
4WDReference
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Rear Axle Drive Type
inboard planetaryReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
123.0 kWReference
134.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)
155.0 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
57.9 LReference
78.0 LReference
Type
continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference
four-speed power shiftReference
Capacity
57.9 LReference
78.0 LReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
202.1 barReference
Valves
3 or 4Reference
3 or 4Reference
Total flow
149.9 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIIReference
IIIReference
Control
lower-link draft sensingReference
electronic draft controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
7321 kgReference
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Front Hitch
optionalReference
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Front lift
3991 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulicReference
230mm wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/540E/1000Reference
1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
152.0 kWReference
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Pump flow
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110.1 lpmReference
Rear lift (at ends)
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6552 kgReference
Engine RPM
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1000@2090Reference
Capacities
Fuel
355.8 LReference
329.3 LReference
Fuel tank
355.8 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
299 cmReference
292 cmReference
Weight
16372 to 17685 poundsReference
6486 kgReference
Length
533 cmReference
546 cmReference
Width
299 cmReference
238 cmReference
Height (cab)
304 cmReference
292 cmReference
Shipping weight
7426 kgReference
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Operating weight
8021 kgReference
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Clearance (drawbar)
40 cmReference
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Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
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Front tire
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11.00-16Reference
Rear tire
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20.8R-38Reference
Ag front
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11.00-16Reference
Ag rear
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20.8R-38Reference
2WD Front tread
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153 to 252 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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155 to 229 cmReference
Rear tread
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152 to 301 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
175Reference
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Batteries
2Reference
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Battery CCA
600Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Total cold cranking amps
600 CCAReference
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Test results
Fuel use
42.4 l/hourReference
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Max pull
7876 kgReference
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General
Make & Model
Massey FergusonReference
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Cruise control
AvailableReference
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SCV control
JoystickReference
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Rear Axle Type
BarReference
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Country of manufacturer
FranceReference
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Hydraulics
Capacity Valves
24 ValvesReference
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Pump Rated Output (total)
39.6 gpmReference
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Hydraulics Type
Closed CenterReference
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Maximum operating pressure
2,900 psiReference
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Remote Valves
3 or 4 ValvesReference
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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IIIReference
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Rear Hitch Sensing Type
lower-link draft sensingReference
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PTO
PTO Power
165 hpReference
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Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Rear PTO RPM
1,000 RPMReference
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Steering & brakes
Brakes
Hydraulic Wet discReference
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Steering type
PowerReference
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Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
304.8 cmReference
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Overall Length
533.4 cmReference
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Overall Width
300 cmReference
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Drawbar clearance
40.6 cmReference
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Overall weight
7,426.2 kgReference
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Wheels & tyres
Front Wheel tread range
60 to 88 inchesReference
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Operator station
Cab Availability
Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference
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Seat Suspension
TRUEReference
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Massey Ferguson 8160 attachments
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.