Head to head · Row Crop

Massey Ferguson 8480 vs Massey Ferguson 8727S

Massey Ferguson 8480 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 8480

Row Crop

power
246 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
21
Full 8480 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8727S

Row Crop

power
270 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8727S specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8727S higher · +24 hp (+10%)
8480246 hp
8727S270 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8480 is in the 87th percentile; 8727S is in the 90th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
8480513 ci
8727S513 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8480 is in the 92nd percentile; 8727S is in the 90th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
84806
8727S6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8480 is in the 50th percentile; 8727S is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8727S higher · +3,275 lb (+16%)
848020,535 lb
8727S23,810 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

8480 is in the 85th percentile; 8727S is in the 93rd · 1,350 models

8480 (A)8727S (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 8480Massey Ferguson 8727SDifference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model84808727S—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 8480Massey Ferguson 8727SDifference
ManufacturerSisu DieselAGCO Power—
Power Output246hp270hp▲ 8727S+24 hp · +10%
Rated RPM2,200RPM1,950RPM▲ 8480+250 RPM · +13%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement513ci513ciSame
Bore4.4in4.4inSame
Stroke5.7in5.7inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 8480Massey Ferguson 8727SDifference
TypeAGCO Dynastep (combination of mechanical and hydrostatic sections)Continuously-variable transmission (CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 8480Massey Ferguson 8727SDifference
Length206in219in▲ 8727S+13 in · +6%
Height122in138in▲ 8727S+16 in · +13%
Operating Weight20,535lb23,810lb▲ 8727S+3,275 lb · +16%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 8480Massey Ferguson 8727SDifference
System TypeClosed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)Closed-center load-sensing—
Steering TypeHydrostaticPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 8480Massey Ferguson 8727SDifference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 8480Massey Ferguson 8727SDifference
Front Tire Size600/65R34620/75R30—
Rear Tire Size710/70R42650/85R42—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 8480Massey Ferguson 8727SDifference
Hitch TypeCategory IIIThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch Category3Category 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity14,648lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 8480Massey Ferguson 8727SDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostaticPower—
Brake TypeIndependent hydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 8480Massey Ferguson 8727SDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecMassey Ferguson 8480Massey Ferguson 8727SDifference
StandardNot recordedStage IV—
Control SystemNot recordedSelective-catalytic reduction (SCR)—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 8480Massey Ferguson 8727SDifference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 87th percentile (246 hp)B · 90th percentile (270 hp)

Engine Displacement

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

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 85th percentile (20,535 lb)B · 93rd percentile (23,810 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 82nd percentile (206 in)B · 89th percentile (219 in)
A · 8480B · 8727SMedian Row Crop Tractor
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