Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 7280R vs Massey Ferguson 8660

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
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8660

Row Crop

power
238 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8660 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 7280R
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8660

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
7280R238 hp
8660238 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

7280R is in the 85th percentile; 8660 is in the 85th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 7280R higher · +35 ci (+7%)
7280R548 ci
8660513 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

7280R is in the 96th percentile; 8660 is in the 92nd · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
7280R6
86606
Median Row Crop Tractor6

7280R is in the 50th percentile; 8660 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8660 higher · +1,605 lb (+7%)
7280R23,760 lb
866025,365 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

7280R is in the 92nd percentile; 8660 is in the 95th · 1,350 models

7280R (A)8660 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 7280RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model7280R8660—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 7280RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereSisu Diesel—
ModelPowerTech PVX84CTA—
Power Output238hp238hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement548ci513ci▲ 7280R+35 ci · +7%
Bore4.7in4.4in▲ 7280R+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke5.4in5.7in▲ 8660+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 7280RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
TypeInfinitely variable transmissionContinuously variable transmission (CVT) with two mechanical ranges—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 7280RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
LengthNot recorded223in—
HeightNot recorded133in—
WheelbaseNot recorded122in—
Operating Weight23,760lb25,365lb▲ 8660+1,605 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 7280RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
System TypeClosed-center pressure and flow compensated (PFC)Direct engine drive hydraulic control system—
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded46.2gpm—
PressureNot recorded2,380psi—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 7280RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
TypeIndependentOptional Transmission or Live PTO—
Speed 11,000rpm1,000rpmSame
Speed 2540rpm540rpmSame

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 7280RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
Front Tire Size16.9R30600/65R34—
Rear Tire Size480/80R46710/75R42—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 7280RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
Hitch Type3/3NNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIII/IIINNot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity15,200lb20,345lb▲ 8660+5,145 lb · +34%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 7280RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 7280RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 7280RMassey Ferguson 8660Difference
TypeCommandView II cabCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 85th percentile (238 hp)B · 85th percentile (238 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 · 95th percentile (25,365 lb)

3-Point Hitch Capacity

median 11,023 lb
A · 72nd percentile (15,200 lb)B · 85th percentile (20,345 lb)
A · 7280RB · 8660Median Row Crop Tractor
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