Compare/Massey Ferguson 8480 vs Massey Ferguson 8S.285

Massey Ferguson 8480 vs Massey Ferguson 8S.285

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 8480 vs Massey Ferguson 8S.285

The Massey Ferguson 8480 and the Massey Ferguson 8S.285 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 245 hp. Massey Ferguson 8S.285 is the lighter machine (19,180 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 8480 holds more fuel (599.9 L vs 499.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 8S.285 is the newer design (2021 vs 2004). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 8480 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 8S.285 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Best match

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Massey Ferguson

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

246 hp

245 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

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Differential lock

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automatic front and rearReference

Trailer brakes

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hydraulicReference

Variants

DT240A

similar AGCO modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

599.9 LReference

499.6 LReference

Engine

216.3 kWReference

210.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

157.3 kWReference

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Displacement

8.4 LReference

7.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

111 x 145 mmReference

108 x 134 mmReference

Power

216.3 kWReference

210.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Compression

17.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

1850Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

157.3 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

183.7 kWReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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43.1 LReference

Emissions

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Stage 5Reference

Maximum Power

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224.3 kWReference

Fuel system

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common railReference

Torque

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1260.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Dyna-VTReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

179.0 kWReference

183.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

199.6 kWReference

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Type

continuously variable transmissionReference

continuously-variable transmissionReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

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Valves

4 or 5Reference

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Total flow

147.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

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

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Rear valves

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5Reference

Pump flow

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205.1 lpmReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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10000 kgReference

Front lift

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4799 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1920Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

307 cmReference

305 cmReference

Weight

19951 to 20370 poundsReference

19180 to 22046 poundsReference

Front tire

16.9R30Reference

540/65R30Reference

Rear tire

18.4R46Reference

650/65R42Reference

Ag front

16.9R30Reference

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Ag rear

18.4R46Reference

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Length

523 cmReference

537 cmReference

Height

309 cmReference

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Shipping

9049 kgReference

8700 kgReference

Operating

9239 kgReference

10000 kgReference

Ballasted

14465 kgReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 540/65R30. Rear: 650/65R42Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 720/55R30. Rear: 900/50R42Reference

Height (cab)

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341 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 8480 attachments

Test results

Fuel use

58.7 l/hourReference

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Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Capacities

Max capacity

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13700 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.