John Deere 8130 or Massey Ferguson MF 8450?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the 8130: power at the PTO, measured by a laboratory at maximum power (OECD Test 2376); the MF 8450: power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.
What decides it, question by question?
| Question | 8130 | MF 8450 | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 155.3 kW (208.3 hp)OECD Test 2376 | 156.5 kW (209.9 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 8130: power at the PTO, measured by a laboratory at maximum power (OECD Test 2376); the MF 8450: power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft? | — | — | No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the 8130 and the MF 8450. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | 137.6 kW (184.5 hp)OECD Test 2376 | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the MF 8450. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | — | 150.0 L/min (39.6 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450” | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the 8130. |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | — | 10,707 kg (23,605 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450” | No figureNo call on three-point lift: no figure on record for the 8130. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 9,670 kg (21,319 lb) to 10,572 kg (23,307 lb), varies by configurationTraktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8130” | 9,040 kg (19,930 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450” | EvenEven on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 14,000 kg (30,865 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8130” | 14,000 kg (30,865 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450” | EvenEven on maximum permissible mass (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 16 forwardOECD test report 2376, 2007 | Stepless (CVT)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450” | DifferTransmissions differ in kind: the John Deere 8130 has 16 forward gears and the Massey Ferguson MF 8450 is stepless (CVT) — not called. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the 8130 and the MF 8450. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 40 km/h (24.9 mph) to 50 km/h (31.1 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8130” | 40 km/h (24.9 mph) to 50 km/h (31.1 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450” | EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540/1000 rpmOECD test report 2376, 2007 | 540/1000/540E rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | — | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450” | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the 8130. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDOECD test report 2376, 2007; Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8130” | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 2006–2009 | 2004–2008 | EvenSame era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- Even on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
- Even on maximum permissible mass (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
- Transmissions differ in kind: the John Deere 8130 has 16 forward gears and the Massey Ferguson MF 8450 is stepless (CVT) — not called.
- Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
- Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
- Same era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 8130: power at the PTO, measured by a laboratory at maximum power (OECD Test 2376); the MF 8450: power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, hydraulic flow, three-point lift, a creeper range and PTO independence.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources