Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 8430 vs Massey Ferguson 8680

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 8430

Row Crop

power
289 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8430 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8680

Row Crop

power
290 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8680 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 8430
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8680

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8680 higher · +1 hp (<1%)
8430289 hp
8680290 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8430 is in the 92nd percentile; 8680 is in the 92nd · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8430 higher · +35 ci (+7%)
8430548 ci
8680513 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8430 is in the 96th percentile; 8680 is in the 92nd · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
84306
86806
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8430 is in the 50th percentile; 8680 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8430 higher · +7,885 lb (+31%)
843033,680 lb
868025,795 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

8430 is in the 99th percentile; 8680 is in the 95th · 1,350 models

8430 (A)8680 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 8430Massey Ferguson 8680Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model84308680—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 8430Massey Ferguson 8680Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereAGCO SISU POWER—
ModelPowerTech RG6090L00135084CTA—
Power Output289hp290hp▲ 8680+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM1,800RPM2,100RPM▲ 8680+300 RPM · +17%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement548ci513ci▲ 8430+35 ci · +7%
Bore4.7in4.4in▲ 8430+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke5.4in5.7in▲ 8680+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 8430Massey Ferguson 8680Difference
TypeFull power shiftContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 8430Massey Ferguson 8680Difference
Length219in223in▲ 8680+4 in · +2%
Width95.8inNot recorded—
Height123in133in▲ 8680+10 in · +8%
Operating Weight33,680lb25,795lb▲ 8430+7,885 lb · +31%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 8430Massey Ferguson 8680Difference
System TypeClosed center PFCClosed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 8430Massey Ferguson 8680Difference
TypeIndependentIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutch—
Speed 11,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 8430Massey Ferguson 8680Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded420/90R30—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded480/80R46—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 8430Massey Ferguson 8680Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCategory III/Category IV/Drawbar—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3III—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity17,719lb24,590lb▲ 8680+6,871 lb · +39%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 8430Massey Ferguson 8680Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD RW8430P0014594x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeWet discMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 8430Massey Ferguson 8680Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 8430Massey Ferguson 8680Difference
Coolant10.6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 8430Massey Ferguson 8680Difference
TypeCommandView Cab (standard)Cab with heat and air-conditioning—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 92nd percentile (289 hp)B · 92nd percentile (290 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)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 99th percentile (33,680 lb)B · 95th percentile (25,795 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 90th percentile (219 in)B · 92nd percentile (223 in)
A · 8430B · 8680Median Row Crop Tractor
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