Head to head · Agricultural

John Deere 8320RT vs Massey Ferguson 8730

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 8320RT

Crawler

power
261 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8320RT specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8730

Agricultural

power
261 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8730 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 8320RT
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8730

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 93–1,130

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
8320RT261 hp
8730261 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

8320RT is in the 89th percentile; 8730 is in the 89th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8320RT higher · +35 ci (+7%)
8320RT548 ci
8730513 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

8320RT is in the 90th percentile; 8730 is in the 87th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
8320RT6
87306
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

8320RT is in the 74th percentile; 8730 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8320RT higher · +10,795 lb (+44%)
8320RT35,465 lb
873024,670 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

8320RT is in the 97th percentile; 8730 is in the 91st · 971 models

8320RT (A)8730 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 8320RTMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model8320RT8730—
CategoryCrawler, AgriculturalAgricultural—

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 8320RTMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereAGCO SA.S, Beauvais, France—
ModelPowerTech PSSAGCO Power 8.4L—
Power Output261hp261hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,948RPM▲ 8320RT+152 RPM · +8%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement548ci513ci▲ 8320RT+35 ci · +7%
Bore4.7in4.4in▲ 8320RT+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke5.4in5.7in▲ 8730+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 8320RTMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift (16 speed)Continuously variable transmission (CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 8320RTMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
Length224in219in▲ 8320RT+5 in · +2%
Width150inNot recorded—
Height131in141in▲ 8730+10 in · +8%
Operating Weight35,465lb24,670lb▲ 8320RT+10,795 lb · +44%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 8320RTMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
System TypeDirect engine driveClosed center load sensing (CCLS)—
Pump Flow Capacity61.8gpm53.1gpm▲ 8320RT+8.7 gpm · +16%
Pressure2,991psiNot recorded—
Steering TypeElectro-hydraulic powerHydrostatic power—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 8320RTMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded540/65R28—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded650/85R38—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 8320RTMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
Hitch TypeIVN/IIIThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity22,144lb20,390lb▲ 8320RT+1,754 lb · +9%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 8320RTMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeElectro-hydraulic powerHydrostatic power—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 8320RTMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
Starter Type12 volt electricElectric—

Emissions

SpecJohn Deere 8320RTMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
StandardTier 4Not recorded—
Control SystemDOC, SCR, and regenerative DPFNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 8320RTMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
Coolant10.6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 8320RTMassey Ferguson 8730Difference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 89th percentile (261 hp)B · 89th percentile (261 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 90th percentile (548 ci)B · 87th percentile (513 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 97th percentile (35,465 lb)B · 91st percentile (24,670 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 91st percentile (224 in)B · 89th percentile (219 in)
A · 8320RTB · 8730Median Agricultural Tractor
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