Head to head · Row Crop

Massey Ferguson 8470 vs New Holland TG255

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 8470

Row Crop

power
249 hp
displacement
514 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
21
Full 8470 specs
New Holland TG255 Tractor
New HollandModel B

New Holland TG255

Row Crop

power
255 hp
displacement
505 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full TG255 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8470
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New HollandNew Holland TG255

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,200–1,417

Engine Power

▲ TG255 higher · +6 hp (+2%)
8470249 hp
TG255255 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8470 is in the 87th percentile; TG255 is in the 88th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8470 higher · +9 ci (+2%)
8470514 ci
TG255505 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8470 is in the 92nd percentile; TG255 is in the 89th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
84706
TG2556
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8470 is in the 50th percentile; TG255 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8470 higher · +3 (+17%)
847021
TG25518
Median Row Crop Tractor16

8470 is in the 72nd percentile; TG255 is in the 61st · 1,200 models

8470 (A)TG255 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 8470New Holland TG255Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonNew Holland—
Model8470TG255—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 8470New Holland TG255Difference
ManufacturerSisu DieselCDC—
ModelTurbocharged intercooled dieselNot recorded—
Power Output249hp255hp▲ TG255+6 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement514ci505ci▲ 8470+9 ci · +2%
Bore4.4in4.5in▲ TG255+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5.7in5.3in▲ 8470+0.4 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 8470New Holland TG255Difference
TypePower shift and continuously variable transmission (CVT)Full power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 8470New Holland TG255Difference
Length206inNot recorded—
Height122inNot recorded—
Operating Weight20,535lb21,250lb▲ TG255+715 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 8470New Holland TG255Difference
System TypeClosed center pressure flow compensated (PFC) with direct engine driveClosed center load sensing—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 8470New Holland TG255Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 8470New Holland TG255Difference
Front Tire Size480/70R34 or 600/70R28Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size520/85R46 with duals or 650/85R38Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 8470New Holland TG255Difference
Hitch TypeThree-point hitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIIIIII/IIIN—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 8470New Holland TG255Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedalsNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 8470New Holland TG255Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 8470New Holland TG255Difference
TypeCabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 87th percentile (249 hp)B · 88th percentile (255 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 92nd percentile (514 ci)B · 89th percentile (505 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 85th percentile (20,535 lb)B · 87th percentile (21,250 lb)
A · 8470B · TG255Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 8470Full spec pageNew Holland TG255