Head to head · Agricultural

Massey Ferguson 7499 vs Massey Ferguson 8S.205

Massey Ferguson 7499 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 7499

Agricultural

power
197 hp
displacement
449 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 7499 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8S.205

Agricultural

power
203 hp
displacement
449 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
28
Full 8S.205 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 795–1,130

Engine Power

▲ 8S.205 higher · +6 hp (+3%)
7499197 hp
8S.205203 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

7499 is in the 80th percentile; 8S.205 is in the 81st · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
7499449 ci
8S.205449 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

7499 is in the 79th percentile; 8S.205 is in the 80th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
74996
8S.2056
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

7499 is in the 74th percentile; 8S.205 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8S.205 higher · +4,186 lb (+23%)
749917,860 lb
8S.20522,046 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

7499 is in the 78th percentile; 8S.205 is in the 88th · 971 models

7499 (A)8S.205 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 7499Massey Ferguson 8S.205Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model74998S.205—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 7499Massey Ferguson 8S.205Difference
ManufacturerAGCO Sisu PowerAGCO Power—
Model74 CTANot recorded—
Power Output197hp203hp▲ 8S.205+6 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,200RPM1,850RPM▲ 7499+350 RPM · +19%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement449ci449ciSame
Bore4.3in4.3inSame
Stroke5.3in5.3inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 7499Massey Ferguson 8S.205Difference
TypeContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)Continuously Variable—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 7499Massey Ferguson 8S.205Difference
Length210in212in▲ 8S.205+2 in · <1%
Height120in134in▲ 8S.205+14 in · +12%
Wheelbase118inNot recorded—
Operating Weight17,860lb22,046lb▲ 8S.205+4,186 lb · +23%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 7499Massey Ferguson 8S.205Difference
System TypeClosed centerClosed Center Load-Sensing—
Steering TypeHydrostaticNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 7499Massey Ferguson 8S.205Difference
TypeNot recorded540/1000—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tread Width

SpecMassey Ferguson 7499Massey Ferguson 8S.205Difference
Front Tread Adjustment60.9 to 88.8 inNot recorded—
Rear Tread Adjustment60.6 to 119.9 inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 7499Massey Ferguson 8S.205Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 7499Massey Ferguson 8S.205Difference
Steering TypeHydrostaticNot recorded—
Brake TypeWet multiple disc hydraulically actuated by two foot pedalsNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 7499Massey Ferguson 8S.205Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 7499Massey Ferguson 8S.205Difference
TypeCabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 80th percentile (197 hp)B · 81st percentile (203 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 79th percentile (449 ci)B · 80th percentile (449 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 78th percentile (17,860 lb)B · 88th percentile (22,046 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 85th percentile (210 in)B · 86th percentile (212 in)
A · 7499B · 8S.205Median Agricultural Tractor
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