Compare/Massey Ferguson 8170 vs Massey Ferguson 9240

Massey Ferguson 8170 vs Massey Ferguson 9240

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 8170 vs Massey Ferguson 9240

The Massey Ferguson 8170 and the Massey Ferguson 9240 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 9240 leads on rated power with 210 hp against 205 hp. Massey Ferguson 9240 is the lighter machine (9,013 kg vs 9,795 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 8170 is the newer design (1998 vs 1995). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 9240 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 8170 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

205 hp

210 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Gear 6 used for pull test.Reference

Gear 8 used for power test.Reference

Original price

$118,100Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

123.1 kWReference

130.9 kWReference

Displacement

8.4 LReference

8.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

111 x 145 mmReference

114 x 135 mmReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

Compression

16.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

30.3 LReference

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Max power

123.1 kWReference

130.9 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

153.2 kWReference

156.3 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

18 forward and 9 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

149.1 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

161.6 kWReference

168.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

149.9 LReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

full powershiftReference

Capacity

149.9 LReference

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Valves

4Reference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

158.3 kWReference

163.4 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

454.2 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

307 cmReference

292 cmReference

Weight

9795 kgReference

9013 kgReference

Front tire

16.9R-28Reference

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Rear tire

18.4R-42Reference

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Ag front

16.9R-28Reference

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Ag rear

18.4R-42Reference

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Operating weight

9795 kgReference

9013 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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10242 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

50.0 l/hourReference

49.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

9419 kgReference

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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.