Compare/Massey Ferguson 8727 vs Massey Ferguson 8S.245

Massey Ferguson 8727 vs Massey Ferguson 8S.245

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 8727 vs Massey Ferguson 8S.245

The Massey Ferguson 8727 and the Massey Ferguson 8S.245 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 8727 leads on rated power with 218 hp against 213 hp. Massey Ferguson 8727 is the lighter machine (10,800 kg vs 19,180 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 8727 holds more fuel (628.3 L vs 459.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 8S.245 is the newer design (2020 vs 2014). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 8727 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 8S.245 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

218 hp

213 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

Pull at 2.45KPHReference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

automatic front and rearReference

Trailer brakes

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hydraulicReference

Variants

MT645E

similar Challenger modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

628.3 LReference

499.6 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

59.8 LReference

43.1 LReference

Engine

179.0 kWReference

180.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

155.9 kWReference

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Displacement

8.4 LReference

7.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

111 x 145 mmReference

108 x 134 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

Stage 5Reference

Emission control

selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

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Power

179.0 kWReference

180.0 kWReference

Maximum Power

201.3 kWReference

194.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

1850Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

155.9 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

162.4 kWReference

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Fuel system

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common railReference

Torque

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1100.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Transmission

Dyna-VTReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

152.9 kWReference

159.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

180.9 kWReference

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Type

continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference

continuously-variable transmissionReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Valves

4 to 6Reference

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Pump flow

204.4 lpmReference

205.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IVNReference

IIIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

11999 kgReference

10000 kgReference

Drawbar

Cat 4 (optional)Reference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000/1000E (1.75)Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

180.0 kWReference

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Rear valves

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5Reference

Front valves

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2Reference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

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

309 cmReference

305 cmReference

Weight

10800 kgReference

19180 to 22046 poundsReference

Length

555 cmReference

537 cmReference

Height (cab)

358 cmReference

341 cmReference

Shipping weight

10800 kgReference

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Bar rear axle

109 by 2997 mmReference

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Front tire

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540/65R30Reference

Rear tire

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650/65R42Reference

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

Shipping

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8700 kgReference

Operating

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10000 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

240 (twin 120A)Reference

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Charging volts

12Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

54.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

10319 kgReference

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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.