Head to head · Agricultural

Massey Ferguson 8730 vs Massey Ferguson 8S.305

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 8730

Agricultural

power
261 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8730 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 · +41 hp (+16%)
8730261 hp
8S.305302 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

8730 is in the 89th percentile; 8S.305 is in the 94th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8730 higher · +64 ci (+14%)
8730513 ci
8S.305449 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

8730 is in the 87th percentile; 8S.305 is in the 80th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
87306
8S.3056
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

8730 is in the 74th percentile; 8S.305 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8730 higher · +2,624 lb (+12%)
873024,670 lb
8S.30522,046 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

8730 is in the 91st percentile; 8S.305 is in the 88th · 971 models

8730 (A)8S.305 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730Massey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model87308S.305—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730Massey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
ManufacturerAGCO SA.S, Beauvais, FranceAGCO Power—
ModelAGCO Power 8.4LNot recorded—
Power Output261hp302hp▲ 8S.305+41 hp · +16%
Rated RPM1,948RPM1,850RPM▲ 8730+98 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement513ci449ci▲ 8730+64 ci · +14%
Bore4.4in4.3in▲ 8730+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5.7in5.3in▲ 8730+0.4 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730Massey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
TypeContinuously variable transmission (CVT)continuously-variable transmission—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730Massey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
Length219in212in▲ 8730+7 in · +3%
Height141in134in▲ 8730+7 in · +5%
Operating Weight24,670lb22,046lb▲ 8730+2,624 lb · +12%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730Massey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
System TypeClosed center load sensing (CCLS)closed center load-sensing—
Pump Flow Capacity53.1gpmNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730Massey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
TypeNot recordedRear: 540/1000, Front: 1000—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730Massey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
Front Tire Size540/65R28Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size650/85R38Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730Massey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchIII—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity20,390lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730Massey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730Massey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
Starter TypeElectricelectricSame

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730Massey Ferguson 8S.305Difference
TypeCabcabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 89th percentile (261 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 · 91st percentile (24,670 lb)B · 88th percentile (22,046 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 89th percentile (219 in)B · 86th percentile (212 in)
A · 8730B · 8S.305Median Agricultural Tractor
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