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Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 6480
Row Crop
- power
- 147 hp
- displacement
- 402 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 24
Head to head · Row Crop
Massey Ferguson 6480 vs Massey Ferguson 8240
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 8240
Row Crop
- power
- 146 hp
- displacement
- 403 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 18
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 6480
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8240
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 6480 higher · +1 hp (<1%)6480147 hp
8240146 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
6480 is in the 55th percentile; 8240 is in the 55th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8240 higher · +1 ci (<1%)6480402 ci
8240403 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
6480 is in the 52nd percentile; 8240 is in the 54th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied64806
82406
Median Row Crop Tractor6
6480 is in the 50th percentile; 8240 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 6480 higher · +6 (+33%)648024
824018
Median Row Crop Tractor16
6480 is in the 81st percentile; 8240 is in the 61st · 1,200 models
6480 (A)8240 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 6480 | Massey Ferguson 8240 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Massey Ferguson | Same |
| Model | 6480 | 8240 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 6480 | Massey Ferguson 8240 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sisu Diesel | Sisu | — |
| Power Output | 147hp | 146hp | ▲ 6480+1 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 1,900RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 8240+300 RPM · +16% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 402ci | 403ci | ▲ 8240+1 ci · <1% |
| Bore | 4.3in | 4.3in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.7in | 4.7in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 6480 | Massey Ferguson 8240 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Selective gear fixed ratio with partial (6) range operator-controlled power shift | Selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled powershift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 6480 | Massey Ferguson 8240 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 111in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 60.7in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 14,890lb | 15,555lb | ▲ 8240+665 lb · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 6480 | Massey Ferguson 8240 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center PFC | Pressure flow compensated (PFC) | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Tires
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 6480 | Massey Ferguson 8240 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 16.9R30 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 20.8R42 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 6480 | Massey Ferguson 8240 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-point hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | II | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 6480 | Massey Ferguson 8240 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Front wheel assist | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Front wheel assist | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Multiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 6480 | Massey Ferguson 8240 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Not recorded | Electric | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 55th percentile (147 hp)B · 55th percentile (146 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 52nd percentile (402 ci)B · 54th percentile (403 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 81st percentile (24)B · 61st percentile (18)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 66th percentile (14,890 lb)B · 69th percentile (15,555 lb)
A · 6480B · 8240Median Row Crop Tractor