Compare/Massey Ferguson 8730S vs Massey Ferguson 8S.285

Massey Ferguson 8730S vs Massey Ferguson 8S.285

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 8730S vs Massey Ferguson 8S.285

The Massey Ferguson 8730S and the Massey Ferguson 8S.285 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 8S.285 leads on rated power with 245 hp against 234 hp. Massey Ferguson 8730S 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 8730S holds more fuel (629.8 L vs 499.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 8S.285 is the newer design (2021 vs 2018). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 8S.285 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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Massey Ferguson

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Best match

Clear

Massey Ferguson

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Clear

Rated power

234 hp

245 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

Pull at 2.50KPHReference

liquid-cooledReference

Factories

Beauvais, FranceReference

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Trailer brakes

hydraulicReference

Differential lock

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automatic front and rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

629.8 LReference

499.6 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

60.0 LReference

43.1 LReference

Engine

220.0 kWReference

210.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

162.0 kWReference

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Displacement

8.4 LReference

7.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

111 x 145 mmReference

108 x 134 mmReference

Emissions

Stage IVReference

Stage 5Reference

Emission control

selective-catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

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Power

220.0 kWReference

210.0 kWReference

Rated RPM

1950Reference

1850Reference

Torque

1300.4 NmReference

1260.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil change

500 hReference

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Max power

162.0 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

174.1 kWReference

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Maximum Power

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224.3 kWReference

Fuel system

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common railReference

Transmission

Dyna-VTReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

186.4 kWReference

183.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

195.0 kWReference

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Type

continuously-variable transmissionReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

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Rear valves

6Reference

5Reference

Front valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

205.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

IVReference

IIIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

11999 kgReference

10000 kgReference

Front Hitch

IIIReference

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Front lift (at ends)

5000 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulicReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2036Reference

1000@1920Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

Front PTO Type

1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

192.9 kWReference

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Control

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position and draft controlReference

Front lift

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4799 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

310 cmReference

305 cmReference

Weight

10800 kgReference

19180 to 22046 poundsReference

Front tire

620/75R30Reference

540/65R30Reference

Rear tire

650/85R42Reference

650/65R42Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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

Length

555 cmReference

537 cmReference

Height (cab)

351 cmReference

341 cmReference

Max weight

18000 kgReference

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Front axle

Quadlink suspensionReference

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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

Battery volts

12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

54.5 l/hourReference

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Max pull

10249 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.