Head to head · Utility

JCB Fastrac 185 vs Massey Ferguson 8S.245

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JCBModel A

JCB Fastrac 185

Utility

power
188 hp
displacement
359 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
36
Full Fastrac 185 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8S.245

Agricultural

power
241 hp
displacement
449 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8S.245 specs
JCBJCB Fastrac 185
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8S.245

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 8S.245 higher · +53 hp (+28%)
Fastrac 185188 hp
8S.245241 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

Fastrac 185 is in the 94th percentile; 8S.245 is in the 96th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8S.245 higher · +90 ci (+25%)
Fastrac 185359 ci
8S.245449 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

Fastrac 185 is in the 87th percentile; 8S.245 is in the 93rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Fastrac 1856
8S.2456
Median Utility Tractor4

Fastrac 185 is in the 93rd percentile; 8S.245 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8S.245 higher · +7,714 lb (+54%)
Fastrac 18514,332 lb
8S.24522,046 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

Fastrac 185 is in the 93rd percentile; 8S.245 is in the 95th · 5,107 models

Fastrac 185 (A)8S.245 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJCB Fastrac 185Massey Ferguson 8S.245Difference
ManufacturerJCBMassey Ferguson—
ModelFastrac 1858S.245—
CategoryUtilityAgricultural—

Engine

SpecJCB Fastrac 185Massey Ferguson 8S.245Difference
ManufacturerCumminsAGCO Power—
Model6 BTANot recorded—
Power Output188hp241hp▲ 8S.245+53 hp · +28%
Rated RPM2,400RPM1,850RPM▲ Fastrac 185+550 RPM · +30%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement359ci449ci▲ 8S.245+90 ci · +25%
Bore4in4.3in▲ 8S.245+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke4.7in5.3in▲ 8S.245+0.6 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecJCB Fastrac 185Massey Ferguson 8S.245Difference
TypeSynchromeshContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJCB Fastrac 185Massey Ferguson 8S.245Difference
Length227in212in▲ Fastrac 185+15 in · +7%
Width93inNot recorded—
Height117in134in▲ 8S.245+17 in · +15%
Operating Weight14,332lb22,046lb▲ 8S.245+7,714 lb · +54%

Hydraulics

SpecJCB Fastrac 185Massey Ferguson 8S.245Difference
System TypeNot recordedClosed center load-sensing—
Steering TypePower assistNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJCB Fastrac 185Massey Ferguson 8S.245Difference
TypeIndependentOptional Transmission or Live PTO—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecJCB Fastrac 185Massey Ferguson 8S.245Difference
Hitch TypeIII/IIINThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryII and III/IIINIII—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity15,435lb30,203lb▲ 8S.245+14,768 lb · +96%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJCB Fastrac 185Massey Ferguson 8S.245Difference
Chassis Type4x4 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePower assistNot recorded—
Brake TypePneumatic dry discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJCB Fastrac 185Massey Ferguson 8S.245Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—

Operator Station

SpecJCB Fastrac 185Massey Ferguson 8S.245Difference
TypeCab with air conditioningCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 94th percentile (188 hp)B · 96th percentile (241 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 87th percentile (359 ci)B · 93rd percentile (449 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 93rd percentile (14,332 lb)B · 95th percentile (22,046 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 95th percentile (227 in)B · 95th percentile (212 in)
A · Fastrac 185B · 8S.245Median Utility Tractor
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