Head to head · Row Crop

Massey Ferguson 8470 vs Valtra S260

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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 S260

Row Crop

power
256 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
40
Full S260 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8470
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ValtraValtra S260

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

▲ S260 higher · +7 hp (+3%)
8470249 hp
S260256 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8470 is in the 87th percentile; S260 is in the 88th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8470 higher · +1 ci (<1%)
8470514 ci
S260513 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8470 is in the 92nd percentile; S260 is in the 90th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
84706
S2606
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8470 is in the 50th percentile; S260 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ S260 higher · +19 (+90%)
847021
S26040
Median Row Crop Tractor16

8470 is in the 72nd percentile; S260 is in the 98th · 1,200 models

8470 (A)S260 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 8470Valtra S260Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonValtra—
Model8470S260—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 8470Valtra S260Difference
ManufacturerSisu DieselSisuDiesel—
ModelTurbocharged intercooled diesel645 ESBAE—
Power Output249hp256hp▲ S260+7 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement514ci513ci▲ 8470+1 ci · <1%
Bore4.4in4.4inSame
Stroke5.7in5.7inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 8470Valtra S260Difference
TypePower shift and continuously variable transmission (CVT)Four-speed power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 8470Valtra S260Difference
Length206in201in▲ 8470+5 in · +2%
WidthNot recorded98.4in—
Height122in134in▲ S260+12 in · +10%
Operating Weight20,535lb19,401lb▲ 8470+1,134 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 8470Valtra S260Difference
System TypeClosed center pressure flow compensated (PFC) with direct engine driveClosed center—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 8470Valtra S260Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 8470Valtra S260Difference
Front Tire Size480/70R34 or 600/70R28Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size520/85R46 with duals or 650/85R38Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 8470Valtra S260Difference
Hitch TypeThree-point hitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIIINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 8470Valtra S260Difference
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 S260Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 8470Valtra S260Difference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 87th percentile (249 hp)B · 88th percentile (256 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 · 83rd percentile (19,401 lb)
A · 8470B · S260Median Row Crop Tractor
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