11 material differences · fewer than 12
Tractor oneJohn Deere 4560 (A)1992–1994No measured PTO figureTractor twoMassey Ferguson MF 8240 A1999–2002No measured PTO figure
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because they were not built in overlapping years (1992–1994; 1999–2002). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
11 material differences · 3 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 4560 (A) | MF 8240 A | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 167.8 hp | 167.8 hp | — |
| Engine declared | John Deere 6.076 TRW-07 | VALMET 620 DSBAE | differs |
| Displacement declared | 7.63 L | 6.60 L | +16% 4560 (A) |
| Maximum torque declared | — | 493 lb·ft · 669 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h | +33% MF 8240 A |
| Clutch declared | Pedal-operated hydraulic and oil-cooled multi-disc clutch | Pedal operated hydraulic VALEO multi-plate clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | Closed centre | — | — |
| Pump flow declared | — | 30.9 gpm · 116.8 L/min | — |
| Pressure declared | 2,582 psi · 178 bar | 3,336 psi · 230 bar | +29% MF 8240 A |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 15,840 lb · 7,185 kg | 15,388 lb · 6,980 kg | — |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | — | 26,455 lb · 12,000 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 118.5 in · 3,010 mm | 118.0 in · 2,997 mm | — |
| Length declared | 213.4 in · 5,420 mm | 199.3 in · 5,063 mm | +7% 4560 (A) |
| Width declared | 118.0 in · 2,997 mm | 84.2–98.4 in · 2,138–2,500 mm | differs |
| Height, over the cab declared | 118.9 in · 3,020 mm | 126.0 in · 3,200 mm | +6% MF 8240 A |
| Ground clearance declared | 16.5 in · 420 mm | 21.7 in · 550 mm | +31% MF 8240 A |
| Fuel tank declared | 407.9 qt · 386.0 L | 433.2 qt · 410 L | +6% MF 8240 A |
John Deere 4560 (A) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 4560”
Massey Ferguson MF 8240 A sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8240”