Head to head · Row Crop

Massey Ferguson 8470 vs Valtra S240

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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
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ValtraModel B

Valtra S240

Row Crop

power
243 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
40
Full S240 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8470
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ValtraValtra S240

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8470 higher · +6 hp (+2%)
8470249 hp
S240243 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8470 is in the 87th percentile; S240 is in the 86th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8470 higher · +1 ci (<1%)
8470514 ci
S240513 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8470 is in the 92nd percentile; S240 is in the 90th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
84706
S2406
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8470 is in the 50th percentile; S240 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ S240 higher · +19 (+90%)
847021
S24040
Median Row Crop Tractor16

8470 is in the 72nd percentile; S240 is in the 98th · 1,200 models

8470 (A)S240 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 8470Valtra S240Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonValtra—
Model8470S240—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 8470Valtra S240Difference
ManufacturerSisu DieselSisuDiesel—
ModelTurbocharged intercooled diesel84ETA—
Power Output249hp243hp▲ 8470+6 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement514ci513ci▲ 8470+1 ci · <1%
Bore4.4in4.4inSame
Stroke5.7in5.7inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 8470Valtra S240Difference
TypePower shift and continuously variable transmission (CVT)Four-speed power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 8470Valtra S240Difference
Length206in201in▲ 8470+5 in · +2%
WidthNot recorded98.4in—
Height122in134in▲ S240+12 in · +10%
Operating Weight20,535lb19,400lb▲ 8470+1,135 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 8470Valtra S240Difference
System TypeClosed center pressure flow compensated (PFC) with direct engine driveClosed center—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 8470Valtra S240Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 8470Valtra S240Difference
Front Tire Size480/70R34 or 600/70R28Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size520/85R46 with duals or 650/85R38Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 8470Valtra S240Difference
Hitch TypeThree-point hitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIIINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 8470Valtra S240Difference
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 8470Valtra S240Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 8470Valtra S240Difference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 87th percentile (249 hp)B · 86th percentile (243 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 92nd percentile (514 ci)B · 90th percentile (513 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 72nd percentile (21)B · 98th percentile (40)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 85th percentile (20,535 lb)B · 82nd percentile (19,400 lb)
A · 8470B · S240Median Row Crop Tractor
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