Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 8270
Agricultural
- power
- 222 hp
- displacement
- 514 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 18
Head to head · Agricultural
Massey Ferguson 8270 vs McCormick Intl ZTX230
McCormick IntlModel B
McCormick Intl ZTX230
Agricultural
- power
- 230 hp
- displacement
- 506 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 36
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8270
vs
McCormick IntlMcCormick Intl ZTX230
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
▲ ZTX230 higher · +8 hp (+4%)8270222 hp
ZTX230230 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
8270 is in the 84th percentile; ZTX230 is in the 85th · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8270 higher · +8 ci (+2%)8270514 ci
ZTX230506 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
8270 is in the 88th percentile; ZTX230 is in the 86th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied82706
ZTX2306
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
8270 is in the 74th percentile; ZTX230 is in the 74th · 1,130 models
Forward Gears
▲ ZTX230 higher · +18 (+100%)827018
ZTX23036
Median Agricultural Tractor16
8270 is in the 68th percentile; ZTX230 is in the 94th · 972 models
8270 (A)ZTX230 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 8270 | McCormick Intl ZTX230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | McCormick Intl | — |
| Model | 8270 | ZTX230 | — |
| Category | Agricultural | Agricultural | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 8270 | McCormick Intl ZTX230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Valmet | Cummins | — |
| Power Output | 222hp | 230hp | ▲ ZTX230+8 hp · +4% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 514ci | 506ci | ▲ 8270+8 ci · +2% |
| Bore | 4.4in | 4.5in | ▲ ZTX230+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5.7in | 5.3in | ▲ 8270+0.4 in · +8% |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 8270 | McCormick Intl ZTX230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Not recorded | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 8270 | McCormick Intl ZTX230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 210in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 122in | — |
| Operating Weight | 21,595lb | 22,138lb | ▲ ZTX230+543 lb · +3% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 8270 | McCormick Intl ZTX230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | PFC | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Not recorded | — |
Tires
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 8270 | McCormick Intl ZTX230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 16.9R-28 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 18.4R-42 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 8270 | McCormick Intl ZTX230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | III | III | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 8270 | McCormick Intl ZTX230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 8270 | McCormick Intl ZTX230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | 12 volt | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 8270 | McCormick Intl ZTX230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 8gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 84th percentile (222 hp)B · 85th percentile (230 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 88th percentile (514 ci)B · 86th percentile (506 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 68th percentile (18)B · 94th percentile (36)
Operating Weight
median 10,914 lbA · 88th percentile (21,595 lb)B · 88th percentile (22,138 lb)
A · 8270B · ZTX230Median Agricultural Tractor