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Massey Ferguson 8730 vs Massey Ferguson 8730S
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 8730 vs Massey Ferguson 8730S
The Massey Ferguson 8730 and the Massey Ferguson 8730S are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 234 hp. Massey Ferguson 8730S holds more fuel (629.8 L vs 628.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 8730S is the newer design (2018 vs 2014). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Massey Ferguson
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
234 hp
234 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference
Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference
Pull at 2.50KPHReference
Pull at 2.50KPHReference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulicReference
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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
MT655E
similar Challenger modelReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
628.3 LReference
629.8 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
59.8 LReference
60.0 LReference
Engine
197.6 kWReference
220.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
162.0 kWReference
162.0 kWReference
Displacement
8.4 LReference
8.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
111 x 145 mmReference
111 x 145 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Stage IVReference
Emission control
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
selective-catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Power
197.6 kWReference
220.0 kWReference
Maximum Power
220.0 kWReference
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Rated RPM
2100Reference
1950Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Max power
162.0 kWReference
162.0 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
174.1 kWReference
174.1 kWReference
Torque
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1300.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1500Reference
Oil change
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500 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dyna-VTReference
Dyna-VTReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
167.8 kWReference
186.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
195.0 kWReference
195.0 kWReference
Type
continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference
continuously-variable transmissionReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
4 to 6Reference
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Pump flow
204.4 lpmReference
205.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IVNReference
IVReference
Rear lift (at ends)
11999 kgReference
11999 kgReference
Drawbar
Cat 4 (optional)Reference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000/1000E (1.75)Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
192.9 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
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
309 cmReference
310 cmReference
Weight
10800 kgReference
10800 kgReference
Length
555 cmReference
555 cmReference
Height (cab)
358 cmReference
351 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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620/75R30Reference
Rear tire
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650/85R42Reference
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
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
240 (twin 120A)Reference
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Charging volts
12Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
54.5 l/hourReference
54.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
10249 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.