Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 8245R vs Massey Ferguson 8480

John Deere 8245R Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 8245R

Row Crop

power
245 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8245R 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 8245R
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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 · +1 hp (<1%)
8245R245 hp
8480246 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8245R is in the 87th percentile; 8480 is in the 87th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8245R higher · +35 ci (+7%)
8245R548 ci
8480513 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8245R is in the 96th percentile; 8480 is in the 92nd · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
8245R6
84806
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8245R is in the 50th percentile; 8480 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8480 higher · +5 (+31%)
8245R16
848021
Median Row Crop Tractor16

8245R is in the 50th percentile; 8480 is in the 72nd · 1,200 models

8245R (A)8480 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 8245RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model8245R8480—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 8245RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereSisu Diesel—
ModelPowerTech PSSNot recorded—
Power Output245hp246hp▲ 8480+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,200RPM▲ 8480+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement548ci513ci▲ 8245R+35 ci · +7%
Bore4.7in4.4in▲ 8245R+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke5.4in5.7in▲ 8480+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 8245RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shiftAGCO Dynastep (combination of mechanical and hydrostatic sections)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 8245RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
Length245in206in▲ 8245R+39 in · +19%
Width137inNot recorded—
Height129in122in▲ 8245R+7 in · +6%
Wheelbase121inNot recorded—
Operating Weight27,553lb20,535lb▲ 8245R+7,018 lb · +34%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 8245RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
System TypeClosed center load sensing pressure flow compensatedClosed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 8245RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 8245RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
Front Tire Size420/90R30600/65R34—
Rear Tire Size480/80R46710/70R42—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 8245RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
Hitch TypeIII/IIINCategory III—
Hitch CategoryCategory 33—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity39,683lb14,648lb▲ 8245R+25,035 lb · +171%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 8245RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic—
Brake TypeNot recordedIndependent hydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 8245RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 8245RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
Coolant10.6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 8245RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 87th percentile (245 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)

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 97th percentile (27,553 lb)B · 85th percentile (20,535 lb)
A · 8245RB · 8480Median Row Crop Tractor
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