Compare/Massey Ferguson 8480 vs Massey Ferguson 8730S

Massey Ferguson 8480 vs Massey Ferguson 8730S

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 8480 vs Massey Ferguson 8730S

The Massey Ferguson 8480 and the Massey Ferguson 8730S 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 8730S 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 8730S holds more fuel (629.8 L vs 599.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 8730S is the newer design (2018 vs 2004). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 8480 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 8730S 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

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Factories

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Beauvais, FranceReference

Trailer brakes

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hydraulicReference

Variants

DT240A

similar AGCO modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

599.9 LReference

629.8 LReference

Engine

216.3 kWReference

220.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

157.3 kWReference

162.0 kWReference

Displacement

8.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

111 x 145 mmReference

Power

216.3 kWReference

220.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Compression

17.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

1950Reference

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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60.0 LReference

Emissions

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Stage IVReference

Emission control

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selective-catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

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

Dyna-VTReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

179.0 kWReference

186.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

199.6 kWReference

195.0 kWReference

Type

continuously variable transmissionReference

continuously-variable transmissionReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Valves

4 or 5Reference

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Total flow

147.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

IVReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

6531 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540E/1000Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

198.0 kWReference

192.9 kWReference

Rear valves

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6Reference

Front valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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205.1 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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11999 kgReference

Front Hitch

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IIIReference

Front lift (at ends)

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5000 kgReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulicReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2036Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

307 cmReference

310 cmReference

Weight

19951 to 20370 poundsReference

10800 kgReference

Front tire

16.9R30Reference

620/75R30Reference

Rear tire

18.4R46Reference

650/85R42Reference

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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Standard tires (ag)

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

Height (cab)

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351 cmReference

Max weight

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18000 kgReference

Front axle

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Quadlink suspensionReference

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

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.