Compare/Massey Ferguson 8280 vs Massey Ferguson 8730

Massey Ferguson 8280 vs Massey Ferguson 8730

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 8280 vs Massey Ferguson 8730

The Massey Ferguson 8280 and the Massey Ferguson 8730 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 8730 leads on rated power with 234 hp against 227 hp. Massey Ferguson 8280 is the lighter machine (9,770 kg vs 10,800 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 8730 holds more fuel (628.3 L vs 454.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 8730 is the newer design (2014 vs 1999). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 8730 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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Massey Ferguson

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Rated power

227 hp

234 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

Gear 6 used for pull test.Reference

Pull at 2.50KPHReference

Original price

$129,800Reference

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Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

454.2 LReference

628.3 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

136.5 kWReference

162.0 kWReference

Displacement

8.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

111 x 145 mmReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Compression

16.0:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2100Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

30.3 LReference

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Max power

136.5 kWReference

162.0 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

168.9 kWReference

174.1 kWReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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59.8 LReference

Engine

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197.6 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Emission control

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selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Power

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197.6 kWReference

Maximum Power

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220.0 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Clutch

wet discReference

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Transmission

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Dyna-VTReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

167.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

178.5 kWReference

195.0 kWReference

Type

full power shiftReference

continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Valves

4Reference

4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

147.6 lpmReference

204.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

III/IVNReference

Rear lift (at ends)

10000 kgReference

11999 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

7257 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

1000/1000E (1.75)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2090Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

172.5 kWReference

192.9 kWReference

Drawbar

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Cat 4 (optional)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

307 cmReference

309 cmReference

Weight

9770 kgReference

10800 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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Length

515 cmReference

555 cmReference

Height (cab)

307 cmReference

358 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

312 cmReference

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Operating weight

9770 kgReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

43 cmReference

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Shipping weight

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10800 kgReference

Bar rear axle

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109 by 2997 mmReference

Massey Ferguson 8280 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

130Reference

240 (twin 120A)Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

950Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

55.3 l/hourReference

54.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

9491 kgReference

10249 kgReference

Variants

MT655E

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similar Challenger modelReference

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.