Head to head · Agricultural

Fendt 720 Vario vs Massey Ferguson 8S.205

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FendtModel A

Fendt 720 Vario

Agricultural

power
201 hp
displacement
370 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 720 Vario specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8S.205

Agricultural

power
203 hp
displacement
449 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
28
Full 8S.205 specs
FendtFendt 720 Vario
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8S.205

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 795–1,130

Engine Power

▲ 8S.205 higher · +2 hp (<1%)
720 Vario201 hp
8S.205203 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

720 Vario is in the 81st percentile; 8S.205 is in the 81st · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8S.205 higher · +79 ci (+21%)
720 Vario370 ci
8S.205449 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

720 Vario is in the 60th percentile; 8S.205 is in the 80th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
720 Vario6
8S.2056
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

720 Vario is in the 74th percentile; 8S.205 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8S.205 higher · +4,453 lb (+25%)
720 Vario17,593 lb
8S.20522,046 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

720 Vario is in the 78th percentile; 8S.205 is in the 88th · 971 models

720 Vario (A)8S.205 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFendt 720 VarioMassey Ferguson 8S.205Difference
ManufacturerFendtMassey Ferguson—
Model720 Vario8S.205—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecFendt 720 VarioMassey Ferguson 8S.205Difference
ManufacturerDeutzAGCO Power—
Power Output201hp203hp▲ 8S.205+2 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,850RPM▲ 720 Vario+250 RPM · +14%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement370ci449ci▲ 8S.205+79 ci · +21%
Bore4in4.3in▲ 8S.205+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke5in5.3in▲ 8S.205+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecFendt 720 VarioMassey Ferguson 8S.205Difference
TypeContinuously-variable transmission (CVT)Continuously Variable—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFendt 720 VarioMassey Ferguson 8S.205Difference
Length206in212in▲ 8S.205+6 in · +3%
Width100inNot recorded—
Height120in134in▲ 8S.205+14 in · +12%
Operating Weight17,593lb22,046lb▲ 8S.205+4,453 lb · +25%

Hydraulics

SpecFendt 720 VarioMassey Ferguson 8S.205Difference
System TypeLoad sensingClosed Center Load-Sensing—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFendt 720 VarioMassey Ferguson 8S.205Difference
TypeNot recorded540/1000—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFendt 720 VarioMassey Ferguson 8S.205Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFendt 720 VarioMassey Ferguson 8S.205Difference
Drive TypeCVTNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecFendt 720 VarioMassey Ferguson 8S.205Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 81st percentile (201 hp)B · 81st percentile (203 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 60th percentile (370 ci)B · 80th percentile (449 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 78th percentile (17,593 lb)B · 88th percentile (22,046 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 83rd percentile (206 in)B · 86th percentile (212 in)
A · 720 VarioB · 8S.205Median Agricultural Tractor
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