Head to head · Utility

Ford 8240 vs Massey Ferguson 399

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FordModel A

Ford 8240

Utility

power
101 hp
displacement
456 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
8
Full 8240 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 399

Utility

power
90.5 hp
displacement
365 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full 399 specs
FordFord 8240
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 399

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 8240 higher · +10.5 hp (+12%)
8240101 hp
39990.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

8240 is in the 84th percentile; 399 is in the 78th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8240 higher · +91 ci (+25%)
8240456 ci
399365 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

8240 is in the 93rd percentile; 399 is in the 88th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
82406
3996
Median Utility Tractor4

8240 is in the 93rd percentile; 399 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 399 higher · +4 (+50%)
82408
39912
Median Utility Tractor12

8240 is in the 23rd percentile; 399 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

8240 (A)399 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 8240Massey Ferguson 399Difference
ManufacturerFordMassey Ferguson—
Model8240399—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord 8240Massey Ferguson 399Difference
ManufacturerFord New HollandPerkins—
ModelGenesisPerkins Diesel Type six cylinder vertical Serial No. YA260IPLD2/U517797U—
Power Output101hp90.5hp▲ 8240+10.5 hp · +12%
Rated RPM2,069RPM2,200RPM▲ 399+131 RPM · +6%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement456ci365ci▲ 8240+91 ci · +25%
Bore4.4in3.9in▲ 8240+0.5 in · +13%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecFord 8240Massey Ferguson 399Difference
TypeSynchroShiftSelective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 8240Massey Ferguson 399Difference
Length176inNot recorded—
Width83in87in▲ 399+4 in · +5%
HeightNot recorded103in—
Operating Weight8,684lb8,675lb▲ 8240+9 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 8240Massey Ferguson 399Difference
System TypeGear pumpOpen center—
Pump Flow Capacity16.3gpm8.8gpm▲ 8240+7.5 gpm · +85%
Pressure2,030psi3,465psi▲ 399+1,435 psi · +71%
Steering TypePower steeringHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 8240Massey Ferguson 399Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Tires

SpecFord 8240Massey Ferguson 399Difference
Front Tire Size14.9R2814.9R24—
Rear Tire Size18.4R3818.4R34—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 8240Massey Ferguson 399Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity6,250lb4,405lb▲ 8240+1,845 lb · +42%

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 8240Massey Ferguson 399Difference
Drive TypeNot recordedFWA—
Steering TypePower steeringHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeMultiple wet disc, hydraulically actuatedMultiple wet disc—

Electrical

SpecFord 8240Massey Ferguson 399Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecFord 8240Massey Ferguson 399Difference
Coolant5.3gal5.3galSame

Operator Station

SpecFord 8240Massey Ferguson 399Difference
TypeCabTwo-post ROPS or cab (optional)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 84th percentile (101 hp)B · 78th percentile (90.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 93rd percentile (456 ci)B · 88th percentile (365 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 80th percentile (8,684 lb)B · 80th percentile (8,675 lb)
A · 8240B · 399Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageFord 8240Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 399