Head to head · Utility

Big Bud HN250 vs Massey Ferguson 8470

Big Bud HN250 Tractor
Big BudModel A

Big Bud HN250

Utility

power
250 hp
displacement
855 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full HN250 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8470

Row Crop

power
249 hp
displacement
514 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
21
Full 8470 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ HN250 higher · +1 hp (<1%)
HN250250 hp
8470249 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

HN250 is in the 96th percentile; 8470 is in the 96th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ HN250 higher · +341 ci (+66%)
HN250855 ci
8470514 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

HN250 is in the 98th percentile; 8470 is in the 94th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
HN2506
84706
Median Utility Tractor4

HN250 is in the 93rd percentile; 8470 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8470 higher · +9 (+75%)
HN25012
847021
Median Utility Tractor12

HN250 is in the 50th percentile; 8470 is in the 88th · 4,941 models

HN250 (A)8470 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud HN250Massey Ferguson 8470Difference
ManufacturerBig BudMassey Ferguson—
ModelHN2508470—
CategoryUtilityRow Crop—

Engine

SpecBig Bud HN250Massey Ferguson 8470Difference
ManufacturerCumminsSisu Diesel—
ModelNT855Turbocharged intercooled diesel—
Power Output250hp249hp▲ HN250+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,200RPM▲ 8470+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement855ci514ci▲ HN250+341 ci · +66%
Bore5.5in4.4in▲ HN250+1.1 in · +25%
Stroke6in5.7in▲ HN250+0.3 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecBig Bud HN250Massey Ferguson 8470Difference
TypeGearPower shift and continuously variable transmission (CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud HN250Massey Ferguson 8470Difference
LengthNot recorded206in—
HeightNot recorded122in—
Operating Weight34,000lb20,535lb▲ HN250+13,465 lb · +66%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud HN250Massey Ferguson 8470Difference
System TypeNot recordedClosed center pressure flow compensated (PFC) with direct engine drive—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBig Bud HN250Massey Ferguson 8470Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecBig Bud HN250Massey Ferguson 8470Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded480/70R34 or 600/70R28—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded520/85R46 with duals or 650/85R38—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud HN250Massey Ferguson 8470Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-point hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIII—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud HN250Massey Ferguson 8470Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeFour-wheel Drive (4WD)4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals—

Electrical

SpecBig Bud HN250Massey Ferguson 8470Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBig Bud HN250Massey Ferguson 8470Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 96th percentile (250 hp)B · 96th percentile (249 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 98th percentile (855 ci)B · 94th percentile (514 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 88th percentile (21)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 98th percentile (34,000 lb)B · 95th percentile (20,535 lb)
A · HN250B · 8470Median Utility Tractor
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