Compare/Massey Ferguson 8480 vs Massey Ferguson 8730

Massey Ferguson 8480 vs Massey Ferguson 8730

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 8480 vs Massey Ferguson 8730

The Massey Ferguson 8480 and the Massey Ferguson 8730 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 8480 leads on rated power with 246 hp against 234 hp. Massey Ferguson 8730 is the lighter machine (10,800 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 8730 holds more fuel (628.3 L vs 599.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 8730 is the newer design (2014 vs 2004). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 8480 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 8730 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

246 hp

234 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)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

Pull at 2.50KPHReference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Variants

DT240A

similar AGCO modelReference

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MT655E

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similar Challenger modelReference

Engine

Fuel tank

599.9 LReference

628.3 LReference

Engine

216.3 kWReference

197.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

157.3 kWReference

162.0 kWReference

Displacement

8.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

111 x 145 mmReference

Power

216.3 kWReference

197.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Compression

17.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2100Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

157.3 kWReference

162.0 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

183.7 kWReference

174.1 kWReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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59.8 LReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Emission control

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selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Maximum Power

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220.0 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Dyna-VTReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

179.0 kWReference

167.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

199.6 kWReference

195.0 kWReference

Type

continuously variable transmissionReference

continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Valves

4 or 5Reference

4 to 6Reference

Total flow

147.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

III/IVNReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

6531 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540E/1000Reference

1000/1000E (1.75)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

198.0 kWReference

192.9 kWReference

Pump flow

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204.4 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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11999 kgReference

Drawbar

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Cat 4 (optional)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

307 cmReference

309 cmReference

Weight

19951 to 20370 poundsReference

10800 kgReference

Front tire

16.9R30Reference

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Rear tire

18.4R46Reference

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Ag front

16.9R30Reference

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Ag rear

18.4R46Reference

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Length

523 cmReference

555 cmReference

Height

309 cmReference

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Shipping

9049 kgReference

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Operating

9239 kgReference

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Ballasted

14465 kgReference

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Height (cab)

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358 cmReference

Shipping weight

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10800 kgReference

Bar rear axle

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109 by 2997 mmReference

Massey Ferguson 8480 attachments

Test results

Fuel use

58.7 l/hourReference

54.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

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10249 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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240 (twin 120A)Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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.