Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 7280R vs Massey Ferguson 8480

John Deere 7280R Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 7280R

Row Crop

power
238 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 7280R specs
Massey Ferguson 8480 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8480

Row Crop

power
246 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
21
Full 8480 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 7280R
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8480

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8480 higher · +8 hp (+3%)
7280R238 hp
8480246 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

7280R is in the 85th percentile; 8480 is in the 87th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 7280R higher · +35 ci (+7%)
7280R548 ci
8480513 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

7280R is in the 96th percentile; 8480 is in the 92nd · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
7280R6
84806
Median Row Crop Tractor6

7280R is in the 50th percentile; 8480 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 7280R higher · +3,225 lb (+16%)
7280R23,760 lb
848020,535 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

7280R is in the 92nd percentile; 8480 is in the 85th · 1,350 models

7280R (A)8480 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 7280RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model7280R8480—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 7280RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereSisu Diesel—
ModelPowerTech PVXNot recorded—
Power Output238hp246hp▲ 8480+8 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,200RPM▲ 8480+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement548ci513ci▲ 7280R+35 ci · +7%
Bore4.7in4.4in▲ 7280R+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke5.4in5.7in▲ 8480+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 7280RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
TypeInfinitely variable transmissionAGCO Dynastep (combination of mechanical and hydrostatic sections)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 7280RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
LengthNot recorded206in—
HeightNot recorded122in—
Operating Weight23,760lb20,535lb▲ 7280R+3,225 lb · +16%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 7280RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
System TypeClosed-center pressure and flow compensated (PFC)Closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 7280RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 11,000rpm540rpm▲ 7280R+460 rpm · +85%
Speed 2540rpm1,000rpm▲ 8480+460 rpm · +85%

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 7280RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
Front Tire Size16.9R30600/65R34—
Rear Tire Size480/80R46710/70R42—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 7280RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
Hitch Type3/3NCategory III—
Hitch CategoryIII/IIIN3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity15,200lb14,648lb▲ 7280R+552 lb · +4%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 7280RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic—
Brake TypeNot recordedIndependent hydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 7280RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 7280RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
TypeCommandView II cabCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 85th percentile (238 hp)B · 87th percentile (246 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 96th percentile (548 ci)B · 92nd percentile (513 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 92nd percentile (23,760 lb)B · 85th percentile (20,535 lb)

3-Point Hitch Capacity

median 11,023 lb
A · 72nd percentile (15,200 lb)B · 68th percentile (14,648 lb)
A · 7280RB · 8480Median Row Crop Tractor
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