Head to head · Row Crop

Massey Ferguson 8650 vs New Holland 8970

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 8650

Row Crop

power
240 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8650 specs
New Holland 8970 Tractor
New HollandModel B

New Holland 8970

Row Crop

power
240 hp
displacement
456 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8970 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8650
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
8650240 hp
8970240 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8650 is in the 86th percentile; 8970 is in the 86th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8650 higher · +57 ci (+13%)
8650513 ci
8970456 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8650 is in the 92nd percentile; 8970 is in the 80th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
86506
89706
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8650 is in the 50th percentile; 8970 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8650 higher · +5,740 lb (+29%)
865025,200 lb
897019,460 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

8650 is in the 94th percentile; 8970 is in the 83rd · 1,350 models

8650 (A)8970 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 8650New Holland 8970Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonNew Holland—
Model86508970—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 8650New Holland 8970Difference
ManufacturerSisu DieselNew Holland Diesel—
ModelT00767Not recorded—
Power Output240hp240hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement513ci456ci▲ 8650+57 ci · +13%
Bore4.4in4.4inSame
Stroke5.7in5in▲ 8650+0.7 in · +14%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 8650New Holland 8970Difference
TypeContinuously variable transmission (CVT)Selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator-controlled powershift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 8650New Holland 8970Difference
Length223in197in▲ 8650+26 in · +13%
WidthNot recorded96.7in—
Height133in121in▲ 8650+12 in · +10%
Operating Weight25,200lb19,460lb▲ 8650+5,740 lb · +29%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 8650New Holland 8970Difference
System TypeDirect engine driveClosed center load sensing—
Pump Flow Capacity49.5gpm33.5gpm▲ 8650+16 gpm · +48%
PressureNot recorded2,785psi—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 8650New Holland 8970Difference
TypeIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutchIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm1,000rpm▲ 8970+460 rpm · +85%
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 8650New Holland 8970Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded15,000lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 8650New Holland 8970Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discWet disc—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 8650New Holland 8970Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 8650New Holland 8970Difference
CoolantNot recorded6.6gal—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 8650New Holland 8970Difference
TypeCab with heat and air-conditioningCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 86th percentile (240 hp)B · 86th percentile (240 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 92nd percentile (513 ci)B · 80th percentile (456 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 94th percentile (25,200 lb)B · 83rd percentile (19,460 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 92nd percentile (223 in)B · 71st percentile (197 in)
A · 8650B · 8970Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 8650Full spec pageNew Holland 8970