Head to head · Row Crop

CaseIH MX245 Magnum vs Massey Ferguson 8470

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CaseIHModel A

CaseIH MX245 Magnum

Row Crop

power
248 hp
displacement
505 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
23
Full MX245 Magnum 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 Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8470 higher · +1 hp (<1%)
MX245 Magnum248 hp
8470249 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

MX245 Magnum is in the 87th percentile; 8470 is in the 87th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8470 higher · +9 ci (+2%)
MX245 Magnum505 ci
8470514 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

MX245 Magnum is in the 87th percentile; 8470 is in the 92nd · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MX245 Magnum6
84706
Median Row Crop Tractor6

MX245 Magnum is in the 50th percentile; 8470 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ MX245 Magnum higher · +2 (+10%)
MX245 Magnum23
847021
Median Row Crop Tractor16

MX245 Magnum is in the 74th percentile; 8470 is in the 72nd · 1,200 models

MX245 Magnum (A)8470 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH MX245 MagnumMassey Ferguson 8470Difference
ManufacturerCaseIHMassey Ferguson—
ModelMX245 Magnum8470—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecCaseIH MX245 MagnumMassey Ferguson 8470Difference
ManufacturerCNHSisu Diesel—
ModelNot recordedTurbocharged intercooled diesel—
Power Output248hp249hp▲ 8470+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,200RPM▲ 8470+200 RPM · +10%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement505ci514ci▲ 8470+9 ci · +2%
Bore4.5in4.4in▲ MX245 Magnum+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5.3in5.7in▲ 8470+0.4 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecCaseIH MX245 MagnumMassey Ferguson 8470Difference
TypeFull power shift - overdrivePower shift and continuously variable transmission (CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH MX245 MagnumMassey Ferguson 8470Difference
LengthNot recorded206in—
Height129in122in▲ MX245 Magnum+7 in · +6%
Operating Weight21,185lb20,535lb▲ MX245 Magnum+650 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH MX245 MagnumMassey Ferguson 8470Difference
System TypePressure flow compensatingClosed center pressure flow compensated (PFC) with direct engine drive—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCaseIH MX245 MagnumMassey Ferguson 8470Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecCaseIH MX245 MagnumMassey Ferguson 8470Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded480/70R34 or 600/70R28—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded520/85R46 with duals or 650/85R38—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH MX245 MagnumMassey Ferguson 8470Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-point hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3III—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH MX245 MagnumMassey Ferguson 8470Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH MX245 MagnumMassey Ferguson 8470Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecCaseIH MX245 MagnumMassey Ferguson 8470Difference
Coolant6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecCaseIH MX245 MagnumMassey Ferguson 8470Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 87th percentile (248 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 · 74th percentile (23)B · 72nd percentile (21)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 86th percentile (21,185 lb)B · 85th percentile (20,535 lb)
A · MX245 MagnumB · 8470Median Row Crop Tractor
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