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Massey Ferguson 8470

Massey Ferguson 8470 — Row-Crop tractor · 229 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 8470 is a tractor with a rated power of 229 hp, positioning it at the powerful end of its class. Produced from 2004 to 2007, this model features a 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with four-wheel drive and a continuously variable transmission. Its operating weight is specified as 19951 to 20370 pounds. It is suitable for operations covering areas of 600–1,500 acres.

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

Rated power
229 hp
Max power
185.9 kW
Weight
19951 to 20370 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
67 rows
Recorded power
229 hp
Transmissions
42-speed power shift
Production years
2004-2007
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in GermanyReference
Four-wheel driveReference
Final drivesinboard planetaryReference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
Independent hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference

Variants

DT220Asimilar AGCO modelReference

Engine

Sisu 8.4L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank599.9 LReference
Engine193.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)149.5 kWReference
SisuReference
turbocharged intercooled dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement8.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke111 x 145 mmReference
Power193.9 kWReference
Air cleanerdual paper elementsReference
Compression17.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Max power185.9 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed170.4 kWReference
Max power149.5 kWReference

Transmission

42-speed power shiftReference
continuously variable transmissionReference
TransmissionDynaStepReference
Typepower shiftReference
Gears42 forward and 36 reverseReference
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
TransmissionDyna-VTReference
Typecontinuously variable transmissionReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)164.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)185.9 kWReference
Typeclosed center PFCReference
Pressure200.0 barReference
Valves4 or 5Reference
Total flow147.6 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIIReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)6531 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Rear PTO Type540E/1000 (optional)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed184.9 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase307 cmReference
Weight19951 to 20370 poundsReference
Front tire16.9R30Reference
Rear tire18.4R46Reference
Ag front16.9R30Reference
Ag rear18.4R46Reference
Length523 cmReference
Height309 cmReference
Shipping9049 kgReference
Operating9239 kgReference
Ballasted13233 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 8470 attachments

front-end loaderReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Test results

Diesel Dyna Step 4WDMay 1 - July 1, 2005Link: OCED Tractor Test 2323 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use53.7 l/hourReference
Fuel use53.4 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use54.9 l/hourReference

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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