Head to head · Row Crop

Massey Ferguson 2720 vs Massey Ferguson 8240

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 2720

Row Crop

power
147 hp
displacement
354 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 2720 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8240

Row Crop

power
146 hp
displacement
403 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full 8240 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,200–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 2720 higher · +1 hp (<1%)
2720147 hp
8240146 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

2720 is in the 55th percentile; 8240 is in the 55th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8240 higher · +49 ci (+14%)
2720354 ci
8240403 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

2720 is in the 38th percentile; 8240 is in the 54th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
27206
82406
Median Row Crop Tractor6

2720 is in the 50th percentile; 8240 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8240 higher · +2 (+13%)
272016
824018
Median Row Crop Tractor16

2720 is in the 50th percentile; 8240 is in the 61st · 1,200 models

2720 (A)8240 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 2720Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model27208240—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 2720Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsSisu—
ModelAT6.354.4Not recorded—
Power Output147hp146hp▲ 2720+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,200RPM▲ 2720+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement354ci403ci▲ 8240+49 ci · +14%
Bore3.9in4.3in▲ 8240+0.4 in · +10%
Stroke5in4.7in▲ 2720+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 2720Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
TypeTwo-speed power shiftSelective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled powershift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 2720Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
Length200inNot recorded—
Width83.5inNot recorded—
Height112inNot recorded—
Operating Weight13,514lb15,555lb▲ 8240+2,041 lb · +15%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 2720Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
System TypeNot recordedPressure flow compensated (PFC)—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 2720Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded16.9R30—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded20.8R42—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 2720Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
Hitch TypeCategory III/IIThree-point hitch—
Hitch Category3Category 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 2720Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 2720Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 2720Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
Coolant7.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 2720Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
TypeCabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 55th percentile (147 hp)B · 55th percentile (146 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 38th percentile (354 ci)B · 54th percentile (403 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 61st percentile (18)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 59th percentile (13,514 lb)B · 69th percentile (15,555 lb)
A · 2720B · 8240Median Row Crop Tractor
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