Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 8260R vs Massey Ferguson 8480

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 8260R

Row Crop

power
232 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8260R 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 8260R
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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 · +14 hp (+6%)
8260R232 hp
8480246 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8260R is in the 84th percentile; 8480 is in the 87th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8260R higher · +35 ci (+7%)
8260R548 ci
8480513 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8260R is in the 96th percentile; 8480 is in the 92nd · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
8260R6
84806
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8260R is in the 50th percentile; 8480 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8480 higher · +5 (+31%)
8260R16
848021
Median Row Crop Tractor16

8260R is in the 50th percentile; 8480 is in the 72nd · 1,200 models

8260R (A)8480 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 8260RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model8260R8480—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 8260RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereSisu Diesel—
ModelPowerTech PSXNot recorded—
Power Output232hp246hp▲ 8480+14 hp · +6%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,200RPM▲ 8480+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement548ci513ci▲ 8260R+35 ci · +7%
Bore4.7in4.4in▲ 8260R+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke5.4in5.7in▲ 8480+0.4 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 8260RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shiftAGCO Dynastep (combination of mechanical and hydrostatic sections)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 8260RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
Length244in206in▲ 8260R+38 in · +18%
Width96inNot recorded—
Height139in122in▲ 8260R+17 in · +14%
Operating Weight25,310lb20,535lb▲ 8260R+4,775 lb · +23%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 8260RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
System TypeClosed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)Closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 8260RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 11,000rpm540rpm▲ 8260R+460 rpm · +85%
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 8260RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded600/65R34—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded710/70R42—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 8260RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point Hitch / DrawbarCategory III—
Hitch CategoryCategory 33—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity14,191lb14,648lb▲ 8480+457 lb · +3%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 8260RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive TypeMFWD 4WD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic—
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic wet discIndependent hydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 8260RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 8260RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
Coolant10.8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 8260RMassey Ferguson 8480Difference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 84th percentile (232 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 · 94th percentile (25,310 lb)B · 85th percentile (20,535 lb)
A · 8260RB · 8480Median Row Crop Tractor
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