John DeereModel A
John Deere 6170M
Row Crop
- power
- 145 hp
- displacement
- 414 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Row Crop
John Deere 6170M vs Massey Ferguson 8240
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 8240
Row Crop
- power
- 146 hp
- displacement
- 403 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 18
John DeereJohn Deere 6170M
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8240
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 8240 higher · +1 hp (<1%)6170M145 hp
8240146 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
6170M is in the 53rd percentile; 8240 is in the 55th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 6170M higher · +11 ci (+3%)6170M414 ci
8240403 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
6170M is in the 66th percentile; 8240 is in the 54th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied6170M6
82406
Median Row Crop Tractor6
6170M is in the 50th percentile; 8240 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Operating Weight
▲ 8240 higher · +290 lb (+2%)6170M15,265 lb
824015,555 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb
6170M is in the 67th percentile; 8240 is in the 69th · 1,350 models
6170M (A)8240 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 6170M | Massey Ferguson 8240 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 6170M | 8240 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 6170M | Massey Ferguson 8240 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Sisu | — |
| Model | PowerTech PVX | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 145hp | 146hp | ▲ 8240+1 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 8240+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 414ci | 403ci | ▲ 6170M+11 ci · +3% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.3in | ▲ 8240+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5in | 4.7in | ▲ 6170M+0.3 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 6170M | Massey Ferguson 8240 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | partial power shift | Selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled powershift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 6170M | Massey Ferguson 8240 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Weight | 15,265lb | 15,555lb | ▲ 8240+290 lb · +2% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 6170M | Massey Ferguson 8240 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | closed center load sensing pressure and flow compensated | Pressure flow compensated (PFC) | — |
| Steering Type | hydrostatic power | Power | — |
Tires
| Spec | John Deere 6170M | Massey Ferguson 8240 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 380/85R30 | 16.9R30 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 460/85R42 | 20.8R42 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 6170M | Massey Ferguson 8240 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | IIIN | Three-point hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Category IIIN | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 6170M | Massey Ferguson 8240 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 FWA | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4x4 FWA | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | hydrostatic power | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Multiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 6170M | Massey Ferguson 8240 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 6170M | Massey Ferguson 8240 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 7.5gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 53rd percentile (145 hp)B · 55th percentile (146 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 66th percentile (414 ci)B · 54th percentile (403 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 67th percentile (15,265 lb)B · 69th percentile (15,555 lb)
A · 6170MB · 8240Median Row Crop Tractor