Compare/Massey Ferguson 8 vs Massey Ferguson 8E Executive

Massey Ferguson 8 vs Massey Ferguson 8E Executive

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 8 vs Massey Ferguson 8E Executive

The Massey Ferguson 8 and the Massey Ferguson 8E Executive are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Massey Ferguson 8 is the lighter machine (229 kg vs 231 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 8E Executive holds more fuel (6.4 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 8 is the newer design (1972 vs 1964). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Massey Ferguson

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Best match

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Massey Ferguson

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Best match

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Rated power

8 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Massey FergusonReference

Manufacturer

AMFReference

DuraReference

air-cooledReference

Image courtesy of GregReference

Engine

Fuel tank

3.8 LReference

6.4 LReference

Displacement

18.65 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

76 x 70 mmReference

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Power (gross)

6.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

3600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

0.7 LReference

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Power

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6.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

104 cmReference

111 cmReference

Weight

229 kgReference

231 kgReference

Front tire

15x6.00-6Reference

4-8Reference

Rear tire

18x8.50-18Reference

6-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6.00-6Reference

4-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18x8.50-18Reference

6-12Reference

Length

148 cmReference

154 cmReference

Width

82 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

92 cmReference

93 cmReference

Ground clearance

12 cmReference

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Front tread

63 cmReference

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Rear tread

60 cmReference

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Massey Ferguson 8 attachments

8 Serial Number Location

8 Serial Numbers

1972

500001 (Hydrostatic)Reference

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1973

501717 (Hydrostatic)Reference

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1974

503932 (Hydrostatic)Reference

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1975

507934 (Hydrostatic)Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

34" Mower deck

Type

hydrostaticReference

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

86 cmReference

81 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 8E attachments

32" Mower deck

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.