Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 4608 vs Zetor 8540

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 4608

Utility

power
80 hp
displacement
201 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 4608 specs
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ZetorModel B

Zetor 8540

Utility

power
80 hp
displacement
254 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
18
Full 8540 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 4608
vs
ZetorZetor 8540

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
460880 hp
854080 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

4608 is in the 71st percentile; 8540 is in the 71st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8540 higher · +53 ci (+26%)
4608201 ci
8540254 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

4608 is in the 54th percentile; 8540 is in the 72nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 8540 higher · +1 (+33%)
46083
85404
Median Utility Tractor4

4608 is in the 23rd percentile; 8540 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8540 higher · +6 (+50%)
460812
854018
Median Utility Tractor12

4608 is in the 50th percentile; 8540 is in the 83rd · 4,941 models

4608 (A)8540 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 4608Zetor 8540Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonZetor—
Model46088540—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 4608Zetor 8540Difference
ManufacturerAGCO PowerZetor—
Model33 AWICZ 1201—
Power Output80hp80hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders34▲ 8540+1 · +33%
Displacement201ci254ci▲ 8540+53 ci · +26%
Bore4.3in4.1in▲ 4608+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.7in4.7inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 4608Zetor 8540Difference
TypePower shuttleSynchromesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 4608Zetor 8540Difference
Length150in154in▲ 8540+4 in · +3%
Width78.7in75.9in▲ 4608+2.8 in · +4%
Height100in109in▲ 8540+9 in · +9%
Operating Weight6,063lb8,195lb▲ 8540+2,132 lb · +35%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 4608Zetor 8540Difference
System TypeOpen center tandem pumpOpen—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 4608Zetor 8540Difference
TypeIndependent with electronic clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 4608Zetor 8540Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded12.4-24—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded16.9-34—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 4608Zetor 8540Difference
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity3,420lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 4608Zetor 8540Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 4608Zetor 8540Difference
Starter TypeElectric12-volt Electric—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 4608Zetor 8540Difference
TypeTwo-post folding ROPSCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 71st percentile (80 hp)B · 71st percentile (80 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 54th percentile (201 ci)B · 72nd percentile (254 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 83rd percentile (18)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 57th percentile (6,063 lb)B · 77th percentile (8,195 lb)
A · 4608B · 8540Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 4608Full spec pageZetor 8540