Head to head · Row Crop

Massey Ferguson 8730S vs Valtra S263

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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
Valtra S263 Tractor
ValtraModel B

Valtra S263

Row Crop

power
291 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full S263 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8730S
vs
ValtraValtra S263

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8730S higher · +4 hp (+1%)
8730S295 hp
S263291 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8730S is in the 92nd percentile; S263 is in the 92nd · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
8730S513 ci
S263513 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8730S is in the 90th percentile; S263 is in the 90th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
8730S6
S2636
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8730S is in the 50th percentile; S263 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8730S higher · +1,102 lb (+5%)
8730S23,810 lb
S26322,708 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

8730S is in the 93rd percentile; S263 is in the 91st · 1,350 models

8730S (A)S263 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730SValtra S263Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonValtra—
Model8730SS263—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730SValtra S263Difference
ManufacturerAGCO PowerSisuDiesel—
ModelNot recorded84 AWI-4V—
Power Output295hp291hp▲ 8730S+4 hp · +1%
Rated RPM1,950RPM1,400RPM▲ 8730S+550 RPM · +39%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement513ci513ciSame
Bore4.4in4.4inSame
Stroke5.7in5.7inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730SValtra S263Difference
TypeContinuously variable transmission (CVT)Continuously-Variable Transmission (CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730SValtra S263Difference
Length219in192in▲ 8730S+27 in · +14%
WidthNot recorded100in—
Height138in124in▲ 8730S+14 in · +11%
Operating Weight23,810lb22,708lb▲ 8730S+1,102 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730SValtra S263Difference
System TypeClosed-center load-sensingClosed Center Load Sensing—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730SValtra S263Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded600/70R28—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded650/85R38—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730SValtra S263Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3IV/III—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730SValtra S263Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730SValtra S263Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730SValtra S263Difference
Control SystemSelective-catalytic reduction (SCR)Not recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 8730SValtra S263Difference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 92nd percentile (295 hp)B · 92nd percentile (291 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 90th 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 · 93rd percentile (23,810 lb)B · 91st percentile (22,708 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 89th percentile (219 in)B · 65th percentile (192 in)
A · 8730SB · S263Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 8730SFull spec pageValtra S263