Compare/Massey Ferguson 8160 vs Massey Ferguson 8260

Massey Ferguson 8160 vs Massey Ferguson 8260

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 8160 vs Massey Ferguson 8260

The Massey Ferguson 8160 and the Massey Ferguson 8260 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 8260 leads on rated power with 181 hp against 180 hp. Massey Ferguson 8160 is the lighter machine (6,486 kg vs 8,548 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 8260 is the newer design (1999 vs 1995). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 8260 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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Rated power

180 hp

181 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

liquid-cooledReference

PTO performanceReference

Original price

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$108,600Reference

Engine

Displacement

7.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 134 mmReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

dual paper elementsReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

29.9 LReference

24.6 LReference

Fuel tank

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454.2 LReference

Compression

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16.5:1Reference

Max power

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137.6 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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135.2 kWReference

Transmission

DynashiftReference

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Gears

32 forward and reverseReference

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

134.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

78.0 LReference

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Type

four-speed power shiftReference

full power shiftReference

Capacity

78.0 LReference

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Pressure

202.1 barReference

200.0 barReference

Valves

3 or 4Reference

4Reference

Pump flow

110.1 lpmReference

147.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

Control

electronic draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

6552 kgReference

10000 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

230mm wet discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2090Reference

PTO (tested)

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137.6 kWReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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7257 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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137.1 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

329.3 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

292 cmReference

307 cmReference

Weight

6486 kgReference

8548 kgReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

14.9R-28Reference

Rear tire

20.8R-38Reference

18.4R-38Reference

Ag front

11.00-16Reference

14.9R-28Reference

Ag rear

20.8R-38Reference

18.4R-38Reference

Length

546 cmReference

515 cmReference

Width

238 cmReference

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Height (cab)

292 cmReference

307 cmReference

2WD Front tread

153 to 252 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

155 to 229 cmReference

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Rear tread

152 to 301 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

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312 cmReference

Operating weight

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8548 kgReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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43 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 8160 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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130Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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950Reference

Massey Ferguson 8260 attachments

Test results

Fuel use

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41.3 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.