Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 7R 310 vs Massey Ferguson 8730S

John Deere 7R 310 Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 7R 310

Row Crop

power
310 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 7R 310 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8730S

Row Crop

power
295 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8730S specs
John DeereJohn Deere 7R 310
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8730S

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,157–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 7R 310 higher · +15 hp (+5%)
7R 310310 hp
8730S295 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

7R 310 is in the 94th percentile; 8730S is in the 92nd · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 7R 310 higher · +35 ci (+7%)
7R 310548 ci
8730S513 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

7R 310 is in the 96th percentile; 8730S is in the 90th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
7R 3106
8730S6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

7R 310 is in the 50th percentile; 8730S is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 7R 310 higher · +1,415 lb (+6%)
7R 31025,225 lb
8730S23,810 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

7R 310 is in the 94th percentile; 8730S is in the 93rd · 1,350 models

7R 310 (A)8730S (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 7R 310Massey Ferguson 8730SDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model7R 3108730S—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 7R 310Massey Ferguson 8730SDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereAGCO Power—
Power Output310hp295hp▲ 7R 310+15 hp · +5%
Rated RPMNot recorded1,950RPM—
Cylinders66Same
Displacement548ci513ci▲ 7R 310+35 ci · +7%
Bore4.7in4.4in▲ 7R 310+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke5.4in5.7in▲ 8730S+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 7R 310Massey Ferguson 8730SDifference
TypeSelective Gear Fixed Ratio Transmission with Power ShiftContinuously variable transmission (CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 7R 310Massey Ferguson 8730SDifference
Length218in219in▲ 8730S+1 in · <1%
HeightNot recorded138in—
Wheelbase115inNot recorded—
Operating Weight25,225lb23,810lb▲ 7R 310+1,415 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 7R 310Massey Ferguson 8730SDifference
System TypeClosed-center pressure flow compensatedClosed-center load-sensing—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 7R 310Massey Ferguson 8730SDifference
Front Tire Size420/85R34Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size480/80R50Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 7R 310Massey Ferguson 8730SDifference
Hitch TypeCategory III/IIINThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 7R 310Massey Ferguson 8730SDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 7R 310Massey Ferguson 8730SDifference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecJohn Deere 7R 310Massey Ferguson 8730SDifference
StandardTier 4Not recorded—
Control SystemDEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid)Selective-catalytic reduction (SCR)—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 7R 310Massey Ferguson 8730SDifference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 94th percentile (310 hp)B · 92nd percentile (295 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 96th percentile (548 ci)B · 90th percentile (513 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 94th percentile (25,225 lb)B · 93rd percentile (23,810 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 89th percentile (218 in)B · 89th percentile (219 in)
A · 7R 310B · 8730SMedian Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 7R 310Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 8730S