Head to head · Row Crop

Claas Axion 870 vs Massey Ferguson 8727S

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ClaasModel A

Claas Axion 870

Row Crop

power
270 hp
displacement
411 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full Axion 870 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8727S

Row Crop

power
270 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8727S specs
ClaasClaas Axion 870
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8727S

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
Axion 870270 hp
8727S270 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

Axion 870 is in the 90th percentile; 8727S is in the 90th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8727S higher · +102 ci (+25%)
Axion 870411 ci
8727S513 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

Axion 870 is in the 60th percentile; 8727S is in the 90th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Axion 8706
8727S6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

Axion 870 is in the 50th percentile; 8727S is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8727S higher · +3,858 lb (+19%)
Axion 87019,952 lb
8727S23,810 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

Axion 870 is in the 84th percentile; 8727S is in the 93rd · 1,350 models

Axion 870 (A)8727S (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecClaas Axion 870Massey Ferguson 8727SDifference
ManufacturerClaasMassey Ferguson—
ModelAxion 8708727S—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecClaas Axion 870Massey Ferguson 8727SDifference
ManufacturerFPTAGCO Power—
Power Output270hp270hpSame
Rated RPM2,150RPM1,950RPM▲ Axion 870+200 RPM · +10%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement411ci513ci▲ 8727S+102 ci · +25%
Bore4.1in4.4in▲ 8727S+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke5.2in5.7in▲ 8727S+0.5 in · +10%

Transmission

SpecClaas Axion 870Massey Ferguson 8727SDifference
TypeContinuously variable transmissionContinuously-variable transmission (CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecClaas Axion 870Massey Ferguson 8727SDifference
Length214in219in▲ 8727S+5 in · +2%
Height127in138in▲ 8727S+11 in · +9%
Operating Weight19,952lb23,810lb▲ 8727S+3,858 lb · +19%

Hydraulics

SpecClaas Axion 870Massey Ferguson 8727SDifference
System TypeLoad sensingClosed-center load-sensing—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Tires

SpecClaas Axion 870Massey Ferguson 8727SDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded620/75R30—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded650/85R42—

Hitch & Towing

SpecClaas Axion 870Massey Ferguson 8727SDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecClaas Axion 870Massey Ferguson 8727SDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecClaas Axion 870Massey Ferguson 8727SDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecClaas Axion 870Massey Ferguson 8727SDifference
StandardNot recordedStage IV—
Control SystemNot recordedSelective-catalytic reduction (SCR)—

Operator Station

SpecClaas Axion 870Massey Ferguson 8727SDifference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 90th percentile (270 hp)B · 90th percentile (270 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 60th percentile (411 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 (19,952 lb)B · 93rd percentile (23,810 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 86th percentile (214 in)B · 89th percentile (219 in)
A · Axion 870B · 8727SMedian Row Crop Tractor
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