Head to head · Row Crop

Ford 8870 vs Massey Ferguson 2800

Ford 8870 Tractor
FordModel A

Ford 8870

Row Crop

power
210 hp
displacement
456 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8870 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 2800

Row Crop

power
211 hp
displacement
640 ci
Cylinders
8
Forward gears
24
Full 2800 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,157–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 2800 higher · +1 hp (<1%)
8870210 hp
2800211 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8870 is in the 79th percentile; 2800 is in the 79th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 2800 higher · +184 ci (+40%)
8870456 ci
2800640 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8870 is in the 80th percentile; 2800 is in the 98th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

▲ 2800 higher · +2 (+33%)
88706
28008
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8870 is in the 50th percentile; 2800 is in the 99th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 2800 higher · +8 (+50%)
887016
280024
Median Row Crop Tractor16

8870 is in the 50th percentile; 2800 is in the 81st · 1,200 models

8870 (A)2800 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 8870Massey Ferguson 2800Difference
ManufacturerFordMassey Ferguson—
Model88702800—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecFord 8870Massey Ferguson 2800Difference
ManufacturerFordPerkins—
ModelFordATV8.640—
Power Output210hp211hp▲ 2800+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,500RPM▲ 2800+400 RPM · +19%
Cylinders68▲ 2800+2 · +33%
Displacement456ci640ci▲ 2800+184 ci · +40%
Bore4.4in4.6in▲ 2800+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke5in4.8in▲ 8870+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecFord 8870Massey Ferguson 2800Difference
TypeFull power shiftMechanical shuttle, 3-speed power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 8870Massey Ferguson 2800Difference
Length197in190in▲ 8870+7 in · +4%
Width96.7inNot recorded—
Height121inNot recorded—
Operating Weight16,700lb13,000lb▲ 8870+3,700 lb · +28%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 8870Massey Ferguson 2800Difference
System TypeClosed center load sensing (CCLS)Open Center—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 8870Massey Ferguson 2800Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecFord 8870Massey Ferguson 2800Difference
Front Tire Size14L-16.1Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size18.4R42Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 8870Massey Ferguson 2800Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryCategory 3III—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity12,500lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 8870Massey Ferguson 2800Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecFord 8870Massey Ferguson 2800Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord 8870Massey Ferguson 2800Difference
Coolant6.6gal13.8gal▲ 2800+7.2 gal · +109%

Operator Station

SpecFord 8870Massey Ferguson 2800Difference
TypeCabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 79th percentile (210 hp)B · 79th percentile (211 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 80th percentile (456 ci)B · 98th percentile (640 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 99th percentile (8)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 81st percentile (24)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 72nd percentile (16,700 lb)B · 55th percentile (13,000 lb)
A · 8870B · 2800Median Row Crop Tractor
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