Head to head · Row Crop

AGCO DT240A vs Massey Ferguson 8480

AGCO DT240A Tractor
AGCOModel A

AGCO DT240A

Row Crop

power
290 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full DT240A specs
Massey Ferguson 8480 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8480

Row Crop

power
246 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
21
Full 8480 specs
AGCOAGCO DT240A
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8480

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ DT240A higher · +44 hp (+18%)
DT240A290 hp
8480246 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

DT240A is in the 92nd percentile; 8480 is in the 87th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
DT240A513 ci
8480513 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

DT240A is in the 92nd percentile; 8480 is in the 92nd · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
DT240A6
84806
Median Row Crop Tractor6

DT240A is in the 50th percentile; 8480 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8480 higher · +584 lb (+3%)
DT240A19,951 lb
848020,535 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

DT240A is in the 84th percentile; 8480 is in the 85th · 1,350 models

DT240A (A)8480 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAGCO DT240AMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
ManufacturerAGCOMassey Ferguson—
ModelDT240A8480—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecAGCO DT240AMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
ManufacturerSisu DieselSisu DieselSame
Power Output290hp246hp▲ DT240A+44 hp · +18%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement513ci513ciSame
Bore4.4in4.4inSame
Stroke5.7in5.7inSame

Transmission

SpecAGCO DT240AMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
TypeContinuously variable transmission (CVT)AGCO Dynastep (combination of mechanical and hydrostatic sections)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAGCO DT240AMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
Length206in206inSame
Height122in122inSame
Operating Weight19,951lb20,535lb▲ 8480+584 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecAGCO DT240AMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
System TypeClosed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)Closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)Same
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAGCO DT240AMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Tires

SpecAGCO DT240AMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded600/65R34—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded710/70R42—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAGCO DT240AMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
Hitch TypeCategory IIICategory IIISame
Hitch CategoryCategory 33—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity14,400lb14,648lb▲ 8480+248 lb · +2%

Chassis & Drive

SpecAGCO DT240AMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive TypeMFWD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discIndependent hydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecAGCO DT240AMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecAGCO DT240AMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
TypeCab standard with optional pneumatic suspensionCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 92nd percentile (290 hp)B · 87th percentile (246 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 92nd percentile (513 ci)B · 92nd percentile (513 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 84th percentile (19,951 lb)B · 85th percentile (20,535 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 82nd percentile (206 in)B · 82nd percentile (206 in)
A · DT240AB · 8480Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageAGCO DT240AFull spec pageMassey Ferguson 8480