Head to head · Agricultural

Massey Ferguson 8270 vs McCormick Intl ZTX230

Massey Ferguson 8270 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 8270

Agricultural

power
222 hp
displacement
514 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full 8270 specs
McCormick Intl ZTX230 Tractor
McCormick IntlModel B

McCormick Intl ZTX230

Agricultural

power
230 hp
displacement
506 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
36
Full ZTX230 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 971–1,130

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 tied
82706
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

SpecMassey Ferguson 8270McCormick Intl ZTX230Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMcCormick Intl—
Model8270ZTX230—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 8270McCormick Intl ZTX230Difference
ManufacturerValmetCummins—
Power Output222hp230hp▲ ZTX230+8 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement514ci506ci▲ 8270+8 ci · +2%
Bore4.4in4.5in▲ ZTX230+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5.7in5.3in▲ 8270+0.4 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 8270McCormick Intl ZTX230Difference
TypeFull power shiftNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 8270McCormick Intl ZTX230Difference
LengthNot recorded210in—
HeightNot recorded122in—
Operating Weight21,595lb22,138lb▲ ZTX230+543 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 8270McCormick Intl ZTX230Difference
System TypePFCNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 8270McCormick Intl ZTX230Difference
Front Tire Size16.9R-28Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size18.4R-42Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 8270McCormick Intl ZTX230Difference
Hitch CategoryIIIIIISame

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 8270McCormick Intl ZTX230Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 8270McCormick Intl ZTX230Difference
Starter Type12 voltNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 8270McCormick Intl ZTX230Difference
Coolant8galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 84th percentile (222 hp)B · 85th percentile (230 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 88th percentile (514 ci)B · 86th percentile (506 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 68th percentile (18)B · 94th percentile (36)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 88th percentile (21,595 lb)B · 88th percentile (22,138 lb)
A · 8270B · ZTX230Median Agricultural Tractor
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