Head to head · Row Crop

CaseIH MX230 Magnum vs Massey Ferguson 8470

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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
CaseIHCaseIH MX230 Magnum
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8470

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8470 higher · +15 hp (+6%)
MX230 Magnum234 hp
8470249 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

MX230 Magnum is in the 84th percentile; 8470 is in the 87th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8470 higher · +9 ci (+2%)
MX230 Magnum505 ci
8470514 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

MX230 Magnum is in the 87th percentile; 8470 is in the 92nd · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MX230 Magnum6
84706
Median Row Crop Tractor6

MX230 Magnum is in the 50th percentile; 8470 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8470 higher · +3 (+17%)
MX230 Magnum18
847021
Median Row Crop Tractor16

MX230 Magnum is in the 61st percentile; 8470 is in the 72nd · 1,200 models

MX230 Magnum (A)8470 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH MX230 MagnumMassey Ferguson 8470Difference
ManufacturerCaseIHMassey Ferguson—
ModelMX230 Magnum8470—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecCaseIH MX230 MagnumMassey Ferguson 8470Difference
ManufacturerCDCSisu Diesel—
ModelNot recordedTurbocharged intercooled diesel—
Power Output234hp249hp▲ 8470+15 hp · +6%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,200RPM▲ 8470+200 RPM · +10%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement505ci514ci▲ 8470+9 ci · +2%
Bore4.5in4.4in▲ MX230 Magnum+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5.3in5.7in▲ 8470+0.4 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecCaseIH MX230 MagnumMassey Ferguson 8470Difference
TypeFull Power ShiftPower shift and continuously variable transmission (CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH MX230 MagnumMassey Ferguson 8470Difference
LengthNot recorded206in—
Height125in122in▲ MX230 Magnum+3 in · +2%
Operating Weight20,100lb20,535lb▲ 8470+435 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH MX230 MagnumMassey Ferguson 8470Difference
System TypeClosed Center Pressure Flow Compensated with Parallel PriorityClosed center pressure flow compensated (PFC) with direct engine drive—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCaseIH MX230 MagnumMassey Ferguson 8470Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecCaseIH MX230 MagnumMassey Ferguson 8470Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded480/70R34 or 600/70R28—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded520/85R46 with duals or 650/85R38—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH MX230 MagnumMassey Ferguson 8470Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-point hitch—
Hitch CategoryIII/IIINIII—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH MX230 MagnumMassey Ferguson 8470Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH MX230 MagnumMassey Ferguson 8470Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecCaseIH MX230 MagnumMassey Ferguson 8470Difference
Coolant6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecCaseIH MX230 MagnumMassey Ferguson 8470Difference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 84th percentile (234 hp)B · 87th percentile (249 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 87th percentile (505 ci)B · 92nd percentile (514 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 61st percentile (18)B · 72nd percentile (21)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 84th percentile (20,100 lb)B · 85th percentile (20,535 lb)
A · MX230 MagnumB · 8470Median Row Crop Tractor
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