Head to head · Agricultural

Massey Ferguson 8727 vs Massey Ferguson 8S.305

Massey Ferguson 8727 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 8727

Agricultural

power
241 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8727 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8S.305

Agricultural

power
302 hp
displacement
449 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8S.305 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 795–1,130

Engine Power

▲ 8S.305 higher · +61 hp (+25%)
8727241 hp
8S.305302 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

8727 is in the 87th percentile; 8S.305 is in the 94th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8727 higher · +64 ci (+14%)
8727513 ci
8S.305449 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

8727 is in the 87th percentile; 8S.305 is in the 80th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
87276
8S.3056
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

8727 is in the 74th percentile; 8S.305 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8727 higher · +2,789 lb (+13%)
872724,835 lb
8S.30522,046 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

8727 is in the 92nd percentile; 8S.305 is in the 88th · 971 models

8727 (A)8S.305 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 8727Massey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model87278S.305—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 8727Massey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
ManufacturerAGCO PowerAGCO PowerSame
Power Output241hp302hp▲ 8S.305+61 hp · +25%
Rated RPM2,098RPM1,850RPM▲ 8727+248 RPM · +13%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement513ci449ci▲ 8727+64 ci · +14%
Bore4.4in4.3in▲ 8727+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5.7in5.3in▲ 8727+0.4 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 8727Massey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
TypeDyna-VT Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)continuously-variable transmission—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 8727Massey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
Length219in212in▲ 8727+7 in · +3%
Height141in134in▲ 8727+7 in · +5%
Wheelbase122inNot recorded—
Operating Weight24,835lb22,046lb▲ 8727+2,789 lb · +13%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 8727Massey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
System TypeClosed Center Load Sensingclosed center load-sensing—
Pump Flow Capacity53.1gpmNot recorded—
Pressure2,435psiNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 8727Massey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
TypeNot recordedRear: 540/1000, Front: 1000—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 8727Massey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
Front Tire Size600/65R34Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size710/75R42Not recorded—

Tread Width

SpecMassey Ferguson 8727Massey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
Front Tread Width61.5inNot recorded—
Rear Tread76inNot recorded—
Front Tread Adjustment61.5 to 89.4 inNot recorded—
Rear Tread Adjustment76.0 to 85.1 inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 8727Massey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
Hitch TypeCategory III/IVNIII—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity20,000lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 8727Massey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
Chassis TypeFront wheel assistNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 8727Massey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricelectricSame

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 8727Massey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
TypeCabcabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 87th percentile (241 hp)B · 94th percentile (302 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 87th percentile (513 ci)B · 80th percentile (449 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 92nd percentile (24,835 lb)B · 88th percentile (22,046 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 89th percentile (219 in)B · 86th percentile (212 in)
A · 8727B · 8S.305Median Agricultural Tractor
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