Head to head · Row Crop

Massey Ferguson 8280 vs Massey Ferguson 8480

Massey Ferguson 8280 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 8280

Row Crop

power
250 hp
displacement
514 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full 8280 specs
Massey Ferguson 8480 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8480

Row Crop

power
246 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
21
Full 8480 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,200–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8280 higher · +4 hp (+2%)
8280250 hp
8480246 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8280 is in the 87th percentile; 8480 is in the 87th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8280 higher · +1 ci (<1%)
8280514 ci
8480513 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8280 is in the 92nd percentile; 8480 is in the 92nd · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
82806
84806
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8280 is in the 50th percentile; 8480 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8480 higher · +3 (+17%)
828018
848021
Median Row Crop Tractor16

8280 is in the 61st percentile; 8480 is in the 72nd · 1,200 models

8280 (A)8480 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 8280Massey Ferguson 8480Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model82808480—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 8280Massey Ferguson 8480Difference
ManufacturerValmetSisu Diesel—
Power Output250hp246hp▲ 8280+4 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement514ci513ci▲ 8280+1 ci · <1%
Bore4.4in4.4inSame
Stroke5.7in5.7inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 8280Massey Ferguson 8480Difference
TypeFull power shiftAGCO Dynastep (combination of mechanical and hydrostatic sections)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 8280Massey Ferguson 8480Difference
LengthNot recorded206in—
HeightNot recorded122in—
Operating Weight21,540lb20,535lb▲ 8280+1,005 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 8280Massey Ferguson 8480Difference
System TypePressure flow compensated (PFC)Closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 8280Massey Ferguson 8480Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 8280Massey Ferguson 8480Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded600/65R34—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded710/70R42—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 8280Massey Ferguson 8480Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory III—
Hitch CategoryIII3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded14,648lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 8280Massey Ferguson 8480Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic—
Brake TypeNot recordedIndependent hydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 8280Massey Ferguson 8480Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 8280Massey Ferguson 8480Difference
Coolant8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 8280Massey Ferguson 8480Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 87th percentile (250 hp)B · 87th percentile (246 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 92nd percentile (514 ci)B · 92nd percentile (513 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 61st percentile (18)B · 72nd percentile (21)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 87th percentile (21,540 lb)B · 85th percentile (20,535 lb)
A · 8280B · 8480Median Row Crop Tractor
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