Head to head · Row Crop

Ford 8630 vs Massey Ferguson 8260

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FordModel A

Ford 8630

Row Crop

power
156 hp
displacement
401 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full 8630 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8260

Row Crop

power
156 hp
displacement
449 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full 8260 specs
FordFord 8630
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8260

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,200–1,417

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
8630156 hp
8260156 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8630 is in the 60th percentile; 8260 is in the 60th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8260 higher · +48 ci (+12%)
8630401 ci
8260449 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8630 is in the 51st percentile; 8260 is in the 77th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
86306
82606
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8630 is in the 50th percentile; 8260 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
863018
826018
Median Row Crop Tractor16

8630 is in the 61st percentile; 8260 is in the 61st · 1,200 models

8630 (A)8260 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 8630Massey Ferguson 8260Difference
ManufacturerFordMassey Ferguson—
Model86308260—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecFord 8630Massey Ferguson 8260Difference
ManufacturerFordValmet—
ModelFordNot recorded—
Power Output156hp156hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement401ci449ci▲ 8260+48 ci · +12%
Bore4.4in4.3in▲ 8630+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke4.4in5.3in▲ 8260+0.9 in · +20%

Transmission

SpecFord 8630Massey Ferguson 8260Difference
TypeElectronically controlled full powershiftFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 8630Massey Ferguson 8260Difference
Length174inNot recorded—
Width82inNot recorded—
Height114inNot recorded—
Operating Weight11,500lb18,845lb▲ 8260+7,345 lb · +64%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 8630Massey Ferguson 8260Difference
System TypeOpen centerPressure flow compensated (PFC)—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 8630Massey Ferguson 8260Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecFord 8630Massey Ferguson 8260Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded14.9R-28—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded18.4R-38—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 8630Massey Ferguson 8260Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCategory III—
Hitch CategoryII/III3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 8630Massey Ferguson 8260Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecFord 8630Massey Ferguson 8260Difference
Starter TypeElectric12 volt—

Capacities

SpecFord 8630Massey Ferguson 8260Difference
Coolant5.5gal6.5gal▲ 8260+1 gal · +18%

Operator Station

SpecFord 8630Massey Ferguson 8260Difference
TypeOpen operator station with ROPS or Cab (optional)Not recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 60th percentile (156 hp)B · 60th percentile (156 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 51st percentile (401 ci)B · 77th percentile (449 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 · 44th percentile (11,500 lb)B · 81st percentile (18,845 lb)
A · 8630B · 8260Median Row Crop Tractor
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