Compare/Massey Ferguson 8280 vs Massey Ferguson 8730S

Massey Ferguson 8280 vs Massey Ferguson 8730S

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 8280 vs Massey Ferguson 8730S

The Massey Ferguson 8280 and the Massey Ferguson 8730S are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 8730S 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 8730S holds more fuel (629.8 L vs 454.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 8730S is the newer design (2018 vs 1999). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 8730S 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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Fit & specs

Massey Ferguson

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Best match

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Massey Ferguson

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Best match

Clear

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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Factories

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Beauvais, FranceReference

Trailer brakes

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hydraulicReference

Engine

Fuel tank

454.2 LReference

629.8 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

1950Reference

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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60.0 LReference

Engine

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220.0 kWReference

Emissions

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Stage IVReference

Emission control

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selective-catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Power

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220.0 kWReference

Torque

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1300.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Oil change

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500 hReference

Transmission

Gears

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

electro-hydraulicReference

Transmission

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Dyna-VTReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

167.8 kWReference

186.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

178.5 kWReference

195.0 kWReference

Type

full power shiftReference

continuously-variable transmissionReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Valves

4Reference

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Pump flow

147.6 lpmReference

205.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

IVReference

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 (1.75)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2090Reference

1000@2036Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

172.5 kWReference

192.9 kWReference

Rear valves

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6Reference

Front valves

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2Reference

Front Hitch

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IIIReference

Front lift (at ends)

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5000 kgReference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

307 cmReference

310 cmReference

Weight

9770 kgReference

10800 kgReference

Front tire

16.9R-28Reference

620/75R30Reference

Rear tire

18.4R-42Reference

650/85R42Reference

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

351 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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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 650/60R34. Rear: 900/60R42Reference

Max weight

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18000 kgReference

Front axle

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Quadlink suspensionReference

Massey Ferguson 8280 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

130Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

950Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

55.3 l/hourReference

54.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

9491 kgReference

10249 kgReference

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.