Head to head · Utility

Hesston 480-8 vs Massey Ferguson 393

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HesstonModel A

Hesston 480-8

Utility

power
86.4 hp
displacement
158 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 480-8 specs
Massey Ferguson 393 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 393

Utility

power
86.2 hp
displacement
236 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 393 specs
HesstonHesston 480-8
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 393

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 480-8 higher · +0.2 hp (<1%)
480-886.4 hp
39386.2 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

480-8 is in the 75th percentile; 393 is in the 75th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 393 higher · +78 ci (+49%)
480-8158 ci
393236 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

480-8 is in the 42nd percentile; 393 is in the 65th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 393 higher · +1 (+33%)
480-83
3934
Median Utility Tractor4

480-8 is in the 23rd percentile; 393 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
480-88
3938
Median Utility Tractor12

480-8 is in the 23rd percentile; 393 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

480-8 (A)393 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecHesston 480-8Massey Ferguson 393Difference
ManufacturerHesstonMassey Ferguson—
Model480-8393—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecHesston 480-8Massey Ferguson 393Difference
ManufacturerFiatPerkins—
ModelDiesel 8AT4.236—
Power Output86.4hp86.2hp▲ 480-8+0.2 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,200RPM▲ 480-8+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders34▲ 393+1 · +33%
Displacement158ci236ci▲ 393+78 ci · +49%
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke4.3in5in▲ 393+0.7 in · +16%

Transmission

SpecHesston 480-8Massey Ferguson 393Difference
TypeManualManualSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecHesston 480-8Massey Ferguson 393Difference
WidthNot recorded78.8in—
Operating Weight5,320lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecHesston 480-8Massey Ferguson 393Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded7.9gpm—
PressureNot recorded3,050psi—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Hitch & Towing

SpecHesston 480-8Massey Ferguson 393Difference
Hitch TypeRear Type I/II3-point—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded4,160lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecHesston 480-8Massey Ferguson 393Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Electrical

SpecHesston 480-8Massey Ferguson 393Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—

Capacities

SpecHesston 480-8Massey Ferguson 393Difference
CoolantNot recorded4gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 75th percentile (86.4 hp)B · 75th percentile (86.2 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 42nd percentile (158 ci)B · 65th percentile (236 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)
A · 480-8B · 393Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageHesston 480-8Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 393