Compare/Massey Ferguson 8280 vs Massey Ferguson 8470

Massey Ferguson 8280 vs Massey Ferguson 8470

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 8280 vs Massey Ferguson 8470

The Massey Ferguson 8280 and the Massey Ferguson 8470 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 8470 leads on rated power with 229 hp against 227 hp. Massey Ferguson 8280 is the lighter machine (9,770 kg vs 19,951 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 8470 holds more fuel (599.9 L vs 454.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 8470 is the newer design (2004 vs 1999). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 8470 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 8280 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

227 hp

229 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

$129,800Reference

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Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

454.2 LReference

599.9 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

136.5 kWReference

149.5 kWReference

Displacement

8.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

111 x 145 mmReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

Compression

16.0:1Reference

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

30.3 LReference

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Max power

136.5 kWReference

149.5 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

168.9 kWReference

170.4 kWReference

Engine

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193.9 kWReference

Power

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193.9 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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Transmission

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Dyna-VTReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

167.8 kWReference

164.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

178.5 kWReference

185.9 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/1000 (optional)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2090Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

172.5 kWReference

184.9 kWReference

Total flow

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147.6 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

307 cmReference

Weight

9770 kgReference

19951 to 20370 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

9770 kgReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

43 cmReference

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Height

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309 cmReference

Shipping

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9049 kgReference

Operating

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9239 kgReference

Ballasted

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13233 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 8280 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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

55.3 l/hourReference

54.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

9491 kgReference

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Variants

DT220A

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similar AGCO modelReference

Massey Ferguson 8470 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.