Head to head · Row Crop

Massey Ferguson 8730S vs Massey Ferguson 8S.265

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 8730S

Row Crop

power
295 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8730S specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8S.265

Row Crop

power
262 hp
displacement
449 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
28
Full 8S.265 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8730S higher · +33 hp (+13%)
8730S295 hp
8S.265262 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8730S is in the 92nd percentile; 8S.265 is in the 89th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8730S higher · +64 ci (+14%)
8730S513 ci
8S.265449 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8730S is in the 90th percentile; 8S.265 is in the 77th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
8730S6
8S.2656
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8730S is in the 50th percentile; 8S.265 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8730S higher · +4,630 lb (+24%)
8730S23,810 lb
8S.26519,180 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

8730S is in the 93rd percentile; 8S.265 is in the 82nd · 1,350 models

8730S (A)8S.265 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730SMassey Ferguson 8S.265Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model8730S8S.265—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730SMassey Ferguson 8S.265Difference
ManufacturerAGCO PowerAGCO PowerSame
Power Output295hp262hp▲ 8730S+33 hp · +13%
Rated RPM1,950RPM1,850RPM▲ 8730S+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement513ci449ci▲ 8730S+64 ci · +14%
Bore4.4in4.3in▲ 8730S+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5.7in5.3in▲ 8730S+0.4 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730SMassey Ferguson 8S.265Difference
TypeContinuously variable transmission (CVT)Dyna-7—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730SMassey Ferguson 8S.265Difference
Length219in212in▲ 8730S+7 in · +3%
Height138in134in▲ 8730S+4 in · +3%
Operating Weight23,810lb19,180lb▲ 8730S+4,630 lb · +24%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730SMassey Ferguson 8S.265Difference
System TypeClosed-center load-sensingClosed center load-sensing—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730SMassey Ferguson 8S.265Difference
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730SMassey Ferguson 8S.265Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded540/65R30—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded650/65R42—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730SMassey Ferguson 8S.265Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730SMassey Ferguson 8S.265Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730SMassey Ferguson 8S.265Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730SMassey Ferguson 8S.265Difference
Control SystemSelective-catalytic reduction (SCR)Not recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730SMassey Ferguson 8S.265Difference
TypeCabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 92nd percentile (295 hp)B · 89th percentile (262 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 90th percentile (513 ci)B · 77th percentile (449 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 93rd percentile (23,810 lb)B · 82nd percentile (19,180 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 89th percentile (219 in)B · 85th percentile (212 in)
A · 8730SB · 8S.265Median Row Crop Tractor
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