Head to head · Row Crop

Deutz-Fahr DX 8.30 vs Massey Ferguson 8170

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Deutz-FahrModel A

Deutz-Fahr DX 8.30

Row Crop

power
220 hp
displacement
584 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full DX 8.30 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8170

Row Crop

power
222 hp
displacement
514 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full 8170 specs
Deutz-FahrDeutz-Fahr DX 8.30
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8170

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,200–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8170 higher · +2 hp (<1%)
DX 8.30220 hp
8170222 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

DX 8.30 is in the 82nd percentile; 8170 is in the 82nd · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ DX 8.30 higher · +70 ci (+14%)
DX 8.30584 ci
8170514 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

DX 8.30 is in the 98th percentile; 8170 is in the 92nd · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
DX 8.306
81706
Median Row Crop Tractor6

DX 8.30 is in the 50th percentile; 8170 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
DX 8.3018
817018
Median Row Crop Tractor16

DX 8.30 is in the 61st percentile; 8170 is in the 61st · 1,200 models

DX 8.30 (A)8170 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDeutz-Fahr DX 8.30Massey Ferguson 8170Difference
ManufacturerDeutz-FahrMassey Ferguson—
ModelDX 8.308170—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecDeutz-Fahr DX 8.30Massey Ferguson 8170Difference
ManufacturerDeutzValmet—
ModelBF6L413FRNot recorded—
Power Output220hp222hp▲ 8170+2 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement584ci514ci▲ DX 8.30+70 ci · +14%
Bore4.9in4.4in▲ DX 8.30+0.5 in · +11%
Stroke5.1in5.7in▲ 8170+0.6 in · +12%

Transmission

SpecDeutz-Fahr DX 8.30Massey Ferguson 8170Difference
TypeThree-speed power shiftFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDeutz-Fahr DX 8.30Massey Ferguson 8170Difference
Length214inNot recorded—
Width98.4inNot recorded—
Height122inNot recorded—
Operating Weight20,392lb21,595lb▲ 8170+1,203 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecDeutz-Fahr DX 8.30Massey Ferguson 8170Difference
System TypeNot recordedPressure flow compensated (PFC)—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDeutz-Fahr DX 8.30Massey Ferguson 8170Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory 3—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIII—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecDeutz-Fahr DX 8.30Massey Ferguson 8170Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Electrical

SpecDeutz-Fahr DX 8.30Massey Ferguson 8170Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—

Capacities

SpecDeutz-Fahr DX 8.30Massey Ferguson 8170Difference
CoolantNot recorded8gal—

Operator Station

SpecDeutz-Fahr DX 8.30Massey Ferguson 8170Difference
TypeCabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 82nd percentile (220 hp)B · 82nd percentile (222 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 98th percentile (584 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 · 61st percentile (18)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 85th percentile (20,392 lb)B · 88th percentile (21,595 lb)
A · DX 8.30B · 8170Median Row Crop Tractor
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