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Massey Ferguson 7497 vs Massey Ferguson 8S.205
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 7497 vs Massey Ferguson 8S.205
The Massey Ferguson 7497 and the Massey Ferguson 8S.205 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 8S.205 leads on rated power with 184 hp against 181 hp. Massey Ferguson 7497 is the lighter machine (16,372 kg vs 19,180 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 8S.205 holds more fuel (459.9 L vs 355.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 8S.205 is the newer design (2020 vs 2009). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 8S.205 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 7497 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
184 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference
Pull at 5 kphReference
Seven power shift gears in four ranges with dual clutches.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
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Differential lock
electro-hydraulic front and rearReference
automatic front and rearReference
Trailer brakes
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hydraulicReference
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
151.0 kWReference
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
Stage 5Reference
Power
152.9 kWReference
151.0 kWReference
Maximum Power
167.8 kWReference
165.5 kWReference
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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Exhaust fluid (DEF)
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43.1 LReference
Fuel system
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common railReference
Rated RPM
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1850Reference
Torque
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950.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1500Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Dyna-VTReference
Dyna-VTReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (two-range)Reference
infinite 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
137.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)
155.0 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
57.9 LReference
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Type
continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference
continuously-variable transmissionReference
Capacity
57.9 LReference
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Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
3 or 4Reference
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Total flow
149.9 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIIReference
IIIReference
Control
lower-link draft sensingReference
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
7321 kgReference
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Front Hitch
optionalReference
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Front lift
3991 kgReference
4799 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulicReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/540E/1000Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
152.0 kWReference
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Rear valves
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5Reference
Front valves
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2Reference
Pump flow
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205.1 lpmReference
Rear lift (at ends)
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10000 kgReference
Engine RPM
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1000@1920Reference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Front PTO Type
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1000Reference
Capacities
Fuel
355.8 LReference
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Fuel tank
355.8 LReference
499.6 LReference
Max capacity
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13700 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
299 cmReference
305 cmReference
Weight
16372 to 17685 poundsReference
19180 to 22046 poundsReference
Length
533 cmReference
537 cmReference
Width
299 cmReference
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Height (cab)
304 cmReference
341 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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540/65R30Reference
Rear tire
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650/65R42Reference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 540/65R30. Rear: 650/65R42Reference
Optional tires (ag)
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Front: 720/55R30. Rear: 900/50R42Reference
Shipping
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8700 kgReference
Operating
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10000 kgReference
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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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.