Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 7215R vs Massey Ferguson 8450

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 7215R

Row Crop

power
215 hp
displacement
414 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
20
Full 7215R specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8450

Row Crop

power
215 hp
displacement
449 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8450 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 7215R
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8450

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
7215R215 hp
8450215 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

7215R is in the 80th percentile; 8450 is in the 80th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8450 higher · +35 ci (+8%)
7215R414 ci
8450449 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

7215R is in the 66th percentile; 8450 is in the 77th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
7215R6
84506
Median Row Crop Tractor6

7215R is in the 50th percentile; 8450 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 7215R higher · +2,425 lb (+13%)
7215R21,565 lb
845019,140 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

7215R is in the 87th percentile; 8450 is in the 82nd · 1,350 models

7215R (A)8450 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 7215RMassey Ferguson 8450Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model7215R8450—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 7215RMassey Ferguson 8450Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereSisu Diesel—
ModelPowerTech PSXSisu Diesel—
Power Output215hp215hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,200RPM▲ 8450+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement414ci449ci▲ 8450+35 ci · +8%
Bore4.2in4.3in▲ 8450+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5in5.3in▲ 8450+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 7215RMassey Ferguson 8450Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio with partial (4) range operator-controlled power shiftPower shift / Continuously variable transmission (CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 7215RMassey Ferguson 8450Difference
LengthNot recorded206in—
HeightNot recorded122in—
Operating Weight21,565lb19,140lb▲ 7215R+2,425 lb · +13%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 7215RMassey Ferguson 8450Difference
System TypeClosed-center pressure and flow compensated (PFC)Closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 7215RMassey Ferguson 8450Difference
Type540 RPM at 1958 engine RPM or 1000 RPM at 1950 engine RPMOptional Transmission or Live PTO—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 7215RMassey Ferguson 8450Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity15,324lb14,400lb▲ 7215R+924 lb · +6%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 7215RMassey Ferguson 8450Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedIndependent hydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 7215RMassey Ferguson 8450Difference
Starter Type12-volt electricElectric—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 7215RMassey Ferguson 8450Difference
TypeNot recordedCab with optional pneumatic suspension—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 80th percentile (215 hp)B · 80th percentile (215 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 66th percentile (414 ci)B · 77th percentile (449 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 87th percentile (21,565 lb)B · 82nd percentile (19,140 lb)

3-Point Hitch Capacity

median 11,023 lb
A · 73rd percentile (15,324 lb)B · 67th percentile (14,400 lb)
A · 7215RB · 8450Median Row Crop Tractor
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