Head to head · Row Crop

Ford 8970 vs Massey Ferguson 8650

Ford 8970 Tractor
FordModel A

Ford 8970

Row Crop

power
240 hp
displacement
456 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8970 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8650

Row Crop

power
240 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8650 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
8970240 hp
8650240 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8970 is in the 86th percentile; 8650 is in the 86th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8650 higher · +57 ci (+13%)
8970456 ci
8650513 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8970 is in the 80th percentile; 8650 is in the 92nd · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
89706
86506
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8970 is in the 50th percentile; 8650 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8650 higher · +8,250 lb (+49%)
897016,950 lb
865025,200 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

8970 is in the 73rd percentile; 8650 is in the 94th · 1,350 models

8970 (A)8650 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 8970Massey Ferguson 8650Difference
ManufacturerFordMassey Ferguson—
Model89708650—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecFord 8970Massey Ferguson 8650Difference
ManufacturerFordSisu Diesel—
ModelNot recordedT00767—
Power Output240hp240hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement456ci513ci▲ 8650+57 ci · +13%
Bore4.4in4.4inSame
Stroke5in5.7in▲ 8650+0.7 in · +14%

Transmission

SpecFord 8970Massey Ferguson 8650Difference
TypeFull power shiftContinuously variable transmission (CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 8970Massey Ferguson 8650Difference
Length197in223in▲ 8650+26 in · +13%
Width96.7inNot recorded—
Height121in133in▲ 8650+12 in · +10%
Operating Weight16,950lb25,200lb▲ 8650+8,250 lb · +49%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 8970Massey Ferguson 8650Difference
System TypeClosed center load sensing (CCLS)Direct engine drive—
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded49.5gpm—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 8970Massey Ferguson 8650Difference
TypeIndependentIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutch—
Speed 11,000rpm540rpm▲ 8970+460 rpm · +85%
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecFord 8970Massey Ferguson 8650Difference
Rear Tire Size18.4R42Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 8970Massey Ferguson 8650Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity15,000lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 8970Massey Ferguson 8650Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeWet discHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecFord 8970Massey Ferguson 8650Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord 8970Massey Ferguson 8650Difference
Coolant6.6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecFord 8970Massey Ferguson 8650Difference
TypeCabCab with heat and air-conditioning—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 86th percentile (240 hp)B · 86th percentile (240 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 80th percentile (456 ci)B · 92nd percentile (513 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 73rd percentile (16,950 lb)B · 94th percentile (25,200 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 71st percentile (197 in)B · 92nd percentile (223 in)
A · 8970B · 8650Median Row Crop Tractor
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