Tractor · 2014Unverified
Massey Ferguson 8730
Massey Ferguson 8730 — Row-Crop tractor · 234 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
234 hp
Max power
195.0 kW
Weight
10800 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerMassey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Jackson, Minnesota, USAReference
Four-wheel driveReference
Differential lockelectro-hydraulicReference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional OptiRide Plus hydraulic cab suspension. AgCommand ready; AUTO-GUIDE 3000Reference
Variants
MT655Esimilar Challenger modelReference
Engine
AGCO POWER 8.4L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank628.3 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)59.8 LReference
Engine197.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)162.0 kWReference
AGCO POWERReference
turbocharged with air-to-air intercooler dieselReference
6-cylinder 24-valveReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement8.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke111 x 145 mmReference
EmissionsTier IVReference
Emission controlselective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Power197.6 kWReference
Maximum Power220.0 kWReference
Rated RPM2100Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Max power195.0 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed174.1 kWReference
Max power162.0 kWReference
Transmission
continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference
TransmissionDyna-VTReference
Typecontinuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)167.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)195.0 kWReference
Typeclosed center load sensing (CCLS)Reference
Pressure200.0 barReference
Valves4 to 6Reference
Pump flow204.4 lpmReference
Rear TypeIII/IVNReference
Rear lift (at ends)11999 kgReference
DrawbarCat. 3Reference
DrawbarCat 3 Heavy Duty (optional)Reference
DrawbarCat 4 (optional)Reference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type1000/1000E (1.75)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed192.9 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase309 cmReference
Weight10800 kgReference
Length555 cmReference
Height (cab)358 cmReference
Shipping weight10800 kgReference
Bar rear axle109 by 2667 mmReference
Bar rear axle109 by 2997 mmReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps240 (twin 120A)Reference
Charging volts12Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Test results
Diesel Dyna-VT 4WDJanuary 2015 - April 2015, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2907 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use54.1 l/hourReference
Fuel use50.7 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use54.5 l/hourReference
Pull at 13.82KPHReference
Max pull10249 kgReference
Pull at 2.50KPHReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.