Head to head · Row Crop

AGCO DT240A vs Massey Ferguson 8730S

AGCO DT240A Tractor
AGCOModel A

AGCO DT240A

Row Crop

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

Massey Ferguson 8730S

Row Crop

power
295 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8730S specs
AGCOAGCO DT240A
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8730S

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8730S higher · +5 hp (+2%)
DT240A290 hp
8730S295 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

DT240A is in the 92nd percentile; 8730S is in the 92nd · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
DT240A513 ci
8730S513 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

DT240A is in the 92nd percentile; 8730S is in the 90th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
DT240A6
8730S6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

DT240A is in the 50th percentile; 8730S is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8730S higher · +3,859 lb (+19%)
DT240A19,951 lb
8730S23,810 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

DT240A is in the 84th percentile; 8730S is in the 93rd · 1,350 models

DT240A (A)8730S (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAGCO DT240AMassey Ferguson 8730SDifference
ManufacturerAGCOMassey Ferguson—
ModelDT240A8730S—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecAGCO DT240AMassey Ferguson 8730SDifference
ManufacturerSisu DieselAGCO Power—
Power Output290hp295hp▲ 8730S+5 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,200RPM1,950RPM▲ DT240A+250 RPM · +13%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement513ci513ciSame
Bore4.4in4.4inSame
Stroke5.7in5.7inSame

Transmission

SpecAGCO DT240AMassey Ferguson 8730SDifference
TypeContinuously variable transmission (CVT)Continuously variable transmission (CVT)Same

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAGCO DT240AMassey Ferguson 8730SDifference
Length206in219in▲ 8730S+13 in · +6%
Height122in138in▲ 8730S+16 in · +13%
Operating Weight19,951lb23,810lb▲ 8730S+3,859 lb · +19%

Hydraulics

SpecAGCO DT240AMassey Ferguson 8730SDifference
System TypeClosed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)Closed-center load-sensing—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAGCO DT240AMassey Ferguson 8730SDifference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAGCO DT240AMassey Ferguson 8730SDifference
Hitch TypeCategory IIIThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity14,400lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAGCO DT240AMassey Ferguson 8730SDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive TypeMFWD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAGCO DT240AMassey Ferguson 8730SDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecAGCO DT240AMassey Ferguson 8730SDifference
Control SystemNot recordedSelective-catalytic reduction (SCR)—

Operator Station

SpecAGCO DT240AMassey Ferguson 8730SDifference
TypeCab standard with optional pneumatic suspensionCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 92nd percentile (290 hp)B · 92nd percentile (295 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 92nd percentile (513 ci)B · 90th 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 · 93rd percentile (23,810 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 82nd percentile (206 in)B · 89th percentile (219 in)
A · DT240AB · 8730SMedian Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageAGCO DT240AFull spec pageMassey Ferguson 8730S