Head to head · Row Crop

Massey Ferguson 8690 vs Massey Ferguson 8740S

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 8690

Row Crop

power
340 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8690 specs
Massey Ferguson 8740S Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8740S

Row Crop

power
400 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8740S specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8740S higher · +60 hp (+18%)
8690340 hp
8740S400 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8690 is in the 96th percentile; 8740S is in the 98th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
8690513 ci
8740S513 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8690 is in the 92nd percentile; 8740S is in the 90th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
86906
8740S6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8690 is in the 50th percentile; 8740S is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8690 higher · +1,555 lb (+7%)
869025,365 lb
8740S23,810 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

8690 is in the 95th percentile; 8740S is in the 93rd · 1,350 models

8690 (A)8740S (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 8690Massey Ferguson 8740SDifference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model86908740S—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 8690Massey Ferguson 8740SDifference
ManufacturerSisu DieselAGCO Power—
Model84 CTANot recorded—
Power Output340hp400hp▲ 8740S+60 hp · +18%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,950RPM▲ 8690+150 RPM · +8%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement513ci513ciSame
Bore4.4in4.4inSame
Stroke5.7in5.7inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 8690Massey Ferguson 8740SDifference
TypeCVT. A combination of mechanical and hydrostatic sections that allow an infinite speed adjustment within two mechanical ranges.Continuously-variable transmission (CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 8690Massey Ferguson 8740SDifference
Length223in219in▲ 8690+4 in · +2%
Width100inNot recorded—
Height133in138in▲ 8740S+5 in · +4%
Operating Weight25,365lb23,810lb▲ 8690+1,555 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 8690Massey Ferguson 8740SDifference
System TypeClosed Center Load Sensing with two outlet sets combinedClosed-center load-sensing—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 8690Massey Ferguson 8740SDifference
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 8690Massey Ferguson 8740SDifference
Front Tire Size600/65R34620/75R30—
Rear Tire Size710/75R42650/85R42—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 8690Massey Ferguson 8740SDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity22,758lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 8690Massey Ferguson 8740SDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 8690Massey Ferguson 8740SDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecMassey Ferguson 8690Massey Ferguson 8740SDifference
StandardNot recordedStage IV—
Control SystemNot recordedSCR (selective-catalytic reduction)—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 8690Massey Ferguson 8740SDifference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 96th percentile (340 hp)B · 98th percentile (400 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 · 95th percentile (25,365 lb)B · 93rd percentile (23,810 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 92nd percentile (223 in)B · 89th percentile (219 in)
A · 8690B · 8740SMedian Row Crop Tractor
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