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Tractor · 1999Unverified

Massey Ferguson 8280

Name: Massey Ferguson 8280
Brand: Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 8280 — Row-Crop tractor · 227 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 8280 is a tractor with an approximate power output of 227 hp, positioning it at the high-power end of its class. It was produced from 1999 to 2003. The tractor features a 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with four-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. Its operating weight is listed at 9770 kg, making it suitable for operations covering 600–1,500 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

227 hp

Max power

178.5 kW

Weight

9770 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

71 rows

Recorded power

227 hp

Recorded weight

9770 kg

Transmissions

18-speed full power shift

Production years

1999-2003

Verified variants

1 linked source document displayed

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

Built in Beauvais, FranceReference

Original price$129,800Reference

Four-wheel driveReference

Power steeringReference

Independent hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Sisu 8.4L 6-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank454.2 LReference

Drawbar (tested)136.5 kWReference

Sisu 645Reference

turbocharged intercooled dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement8.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke111 x 145 mmReference

Air cleanerdual paper elementsReference

Compression16.0:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Coolant capacity30.3 LReference

Max power178.5 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed168.9 kWReference

Max power136.5 kWReference

Transmission

18-speed full power shiftReference

Typefull power shiftReference

Gears18 forward and 6 reverseReference

Clutchwet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)167.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)178.5 kWReference

Typeclosed-center PFCReference

Pressure200.0 barReference

Valves4Reference

Pump flow109.8 lpmReference

Pump flow147.6 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIIReference

Rear lift (at ends)10000 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)7257 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type1000Reference

Engine RPM1000@2090Reference

Power at rated PTO speed172.5 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase307 cmReference

Weight9770 kgReference

Front tire16.9R-28Reference

Rear tire18.4R-42Reference

Ag front16.9R-28Reference

Ag rear18.4R-42Reference

Length515 cmReference

Height (cab)307 cmReference

Height (exhaust)312 cmReference

Operating weight9770 kgReference

Clearance (drawbar)43 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 8280 attachments

front-end loaderReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps130Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery CCA950Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Test results

Diesel 18-speed 4WDJanuary 1, 1998 - July 1, 1999Link: OCED Tractor Test 1869 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use51.9 l/hourReference

Fuel use54.5 l/hourReference

Fuel use53.4 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use55.3 l/hourReference

Gear 8 used for power test.Reference

Max pull9491 kgReference

Gear 6 used for pull test.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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