Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 8220 vs Massey Ferguson 8480

John Deere 8220 Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 8220

Row Crop

power
225 hp
displacement
496 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8220 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 8220
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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 · +21 hp (+9%)
8220225 hp
8480246 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8220 is in the 83rd percentile; 8480 is in the 87th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8480 higher · +17 ci (+3%)
8220496 ci
8480513 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8220 is in the 85th percentile; 8480 is in the 92nd · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
82206
84806
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8220 is in the 50th percentile; 8480 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8480 higher · +5 (+31%)
822016
848021
Median Row Crop Tractor16

8220 is in the 50th percentile; 8480 is in the 72nd · 1,200 models

8220 (A)8480 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 8220Massey Ferguson 8480Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model82208480—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 8220Massey Ferguson 8480Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereSisu Diesel—
Model8.1 LNot recorded—
Power Output225hp246hp▲ 8480+21 hp · +9%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement496ci513ci▲ 8480+17 ci · +3%
Bore4.6in4.4in▲ 8220+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke5.1in5.7in▲ 8480+0.6 in · +12%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 8220Massey Ferguson 8480Difference
TypeFull power shiftAGCO Dynastep (combination of mechanical and hydrostatic sections)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 8220Massey Ferguson 8480Difference
Length210in206in▲ 8220+4 in · +2%
Height120in122in▲ 8480+2 in · +2%
Operating Weight20,220lb20,535lb▲ 8480+315 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 8220Massey Ferguson 8480Difference
System TypeClosed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)Closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 8220Massey Ferguson 8480Difference
TypeIndependent with electro-hydraulic wet disc clutchIndependent—
Speed 11,000rpm540rpm▲ 8220+460 rpm · +85%
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 8220Massey Ferguson 8480Difference
Front Tire Size380/85R34600/65R34—
Rear Tire Size480/80R46710/70R42—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 8220Massey Ferguson 8480Difference
Hitch TypeIII/IIINCategory III—
Hitch CategoryNot recorded3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity15,180lb14,648lb▲ 8220+532 lb · +4%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 8220Massey Ferguson 8480Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discIndependent hydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 8220Massey Ferguson 8480Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 8220Massey Ferguson 8480Difference
Coolant9galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 8220Massey Ferguson 8480Difference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 83rd percentile (225 hp)B · 87th percentile (246 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 85th percentile (496 ci)B · 92nd percentile (513 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 72nd percentile (21)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 85th percentile (20,220 lb)B · 85th percentile (20,535 lb)
A · 8220B · 8480Median Row Crop Tractor
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