Head to head · Row Crop

Ford 9700 vs Massey Ferguson 8240

Image not recorded
FordModel A

Ford 9700

Row Crop

power
146 hp
displacement
401 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 9700 specs
Image not recorded
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8240

Row Crop

power
146 hp
displacement
403 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full 8240 specs
FordFord 9700
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8240

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,200–1,417

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
9700146 hp
8240146 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

9700 is in the 55th percentile; 8240 is in the 55th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8240 higher · +2 ci (<1%)
9700401 ci
8240403 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

9700 is in the 51st percentile; 8240 is in the 54th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
97006
82406
Median Row Crop Tractor6

9700 is in the 50th percentile; 8240 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8240 higher · +2 (+13%)
970016
824018
Median Row Crop Tractor16

9700 is in the 50th percentile; 8240 is in the 61st · 1,200 models

9700 (A)8240 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 9700Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
ManufacturerFordMassey Ferguson—
Model97008240—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecFord 9700Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
ManufacturerFordSisu—
ModelFordNot recorded—
Power Output146hp146hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement401ci403ci▲ 8240+2 ci · <1%
Bore4.4in4.3in▲ 9700+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke4.4in4.7in▲ 8240+0.3 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecFord 9700Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
TypeGear with dry disc clutchSelective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled powershift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 9700Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
Length180inNot recorded—
Width79.2inNot recorded—
Height119inNot recorded—
Operating Weight12,860lb15,555lb▲ 8240+2,695 lb · +21%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 9700Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
System TypeOpen centerPressure flow compensated (PFC)—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 9700Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
Type540/1000Not recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecFord 9700Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded16.9R30—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded20.8R42—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 9700Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-point hitchSame
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 9700Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together—

Electrical

SpecFord 9700Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord 9700Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
Coolant5.5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecFord 9700Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
TypeCabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 55th percentile (146 hp)B · 55th percentile (146 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 51st percentile (401 ci)B · 54th percentile (403 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 61st percentile (18)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 54th percentile (12,860 lb)B · 69th percentile (15,555 lb)
A · 9700B · 8240Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageFord 9700Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 8240