John Deere 4560 (A) vs Massey Ferguson MF 8240 A
11 material differences · fewer than 12
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 |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | — | 19,334 lb · 8,770 kg | — |
| 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 in · 2,138 mm | +40% 4560 (A) |
| Height 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”