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Massey Ferguson 8270 vs Massey Ferguson 8460

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 8270 vs Massey Ferguson 8460

The Massey Ferguson 8270 and the Massey Ferguson 8460 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 8460 leads on rated power with 206 hp against 205 hp. Massey Ferguson 8270 is the lighter machine (9,795 kg vs 19,136 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 8460 holds more fuel (599.9 L vs 454.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 8460 is the newer design (2004 vs 1999). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 8460 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 8270 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

205 hp

206 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Gear 6 used for pull test.Reference

The Dyna-Step transmission is mechanically the same as the CVT, but the operator shifts through set gears as with a power shift. There are 21 forward gear shifts in two ranges.Reference

Original price

$118,100Reference

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Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Engine

Fuel tank

454.2 LReference

599.9 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

123.1 kWReference

130.7 kWReference

Displacement

8.4 LReference

7.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

111 x 145 mmReference

108 x 134 mmReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

Compression

16.5:1Reference

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

30.3 LReference

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Max power

123.1 kWReference

130.7 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

153.2 kWReference

153.4 kWReference

Engine

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175.2 kWReference

Power

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175.2 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

18 forward and 9 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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Transmission

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Dyna-VTReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

149.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

161.6 kWReference

174.1 kWReference

Type

full power shiftReference

continuously variable transmissionReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Valves

4Reference

4 or 5Reference

Pump flow

147.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

10000 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

7257 kgReference

6531 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540E/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2090Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

158.3 kWReference

172.3 kWReference

Total flow

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147.6 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

307 cmReference

Weight

9795 kgReference

19136 to 19910 poundsReference

Front tire

16.9R-28Reference

16.9R30Reference

Rear tire

18.4R-42Reference

18.4R46Reference

Ag front

16.9R-28Reference

16.9R30Reference

Ag rear

18.4R-42Reference

18.4R46Reference

Length

515 cmReference

523 cmReference

Height (cab)

307 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

312 cmReference

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Operating weight

9795 kgReference

9031 kgReference

Clearance (drawbar)

43 cmReference

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Height

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309 cmReference

Shipping weight

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8680 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 8270 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

130Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

950Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

50.0 l/hourReference

45.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

9419 kgReference

9013 kgReference

Variants

DT200A

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similar AGCO modelReference

Massey Ferguson 8460 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.