Head to head · Utility

John Deere 8960 vs Massey Ferguson 4800

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 8960

Utility

power
333 hp
displacement
855 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full 8960 specs
Massey Ferguson 4800 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 4800

Utility

power
188 hp
displacement
903 ci
Cylinders
8
Forward gears
12
Full 4800 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 8960
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 4800

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 8960 higher · +145 hp (+77%)
8960333 hp
4800188 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

8960 is in the 97th percentile; 4800 is in the 94th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 4800 higher · +48 ci (+6%)
8960855 ci
4800903 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

8960 is in the 98th percentile; 4800 is in the 98th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 4800 higher · +2 (+33%)
89606
48008
Median Utility Tractor4

8960 is in the 93rd percentile; 4800 is in the 99th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
896012
480012
Median Utility Tractor12

8960 is in the 50th percentile; 4800 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

8960 (A)4800 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 8960Massey Ferguson 4800Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model89604800—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 8960Massey Ferguson 4800Difference
ManufacturerCumminsCumminsSame
ModelNot recordedV-903—
Power Output333hp188hp▲ 8960+145 hp · +77%
Rated RPM1,900RPM2,200RPM▲ 4800+300 RPM · +16%
Cylinders68▲ 4800+2 · +33%
Displacement855ci903ci▲ 4800+48 ci · +6%
Bore5.5in5.5inSame
Stroke6in4.8in▲ 8960+1.2 in · +25%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 8960Massey Ferguson 4800Difference
TypePowerShiftPartial power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 8960Massey Ferguson 4800Difference
Length269in252in▲ 8960+17 in · +7%
WidthNot recorded108in—
HeightNot recorded130in—
Operating Weight35,570lb30,200lb▲ 8960+5,370 lb · +18%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 8960Massey Ferguson 4800Difference
System TypeClosed-center pressure compensatedOpen center—
Steering TypeArticulated powerArticulated powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 8960Massey Ferguson 4800Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 11,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 8960Massey Ferguson 4800Difference
Front Tire Size20.8R-4223.1-30—
Rear Tire Size20.8R-4223.1-30—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 8960Massey Ferguson 4800Difference
Hitch TypeCategory 3 HitchIV—
Hitch CategoryIVCategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity16,514lb11,000lb▲ 8960+5,514 lb · +50%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 8960Massey Ferguson 4800Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WD4x4 articulated 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeArticulated powerArticulated powerSame
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discWet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 8960Massey Ferguson 4800Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 8960Massey Ferguson 4800Difference
Coolant18gal15gal▲ 8960+3 gal · +20%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 8960Massey Ferguson 4800Difference
TypeSound-Gard Cab (standard)Not recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 97th percentile (333 hp)B · 94th percentile (188 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 98th percentile (855 ci)B · 98th percentile (903 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 99th percentile (8)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 98th percentile (35,570 lb)B · 97th percentile (30,200 lb)
A · 8960B · 4800Median Utility Tractor
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