John Deere 8310 T vs Massey Ferguson MF 8280 A
13 material differences
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (Tracks; 4WD); the 8310 T is on tracks, not an alternative to an ordinary tractor. 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
13 material differences · 4 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 8310 T | MF 8280 A | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 232 hp | 256.7 hp | +11% MF 8280 A |
| Engine declared | John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-16 | VALMET 645 DSBIE | differs |
| Displacement declared | 8.13 L | 8.42 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 729 lb·ft · 988 N·m | 801 lb·ft · 1,086 N·m | +10% MF 8280 A |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h | +33% MF 8280 A |
| Clutch declared | Pedal-operated, hydraulic wet John Deere multi-disc clutch | Pedal operated hydraulic Giman multi-disc clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | Closed centre | — | — |
| Hydraulic control declared | Load sensing | — | — |
| Pump flow declared | 31.4 gpm · 118.9 L/min | 40.6 gpm · 153.6 L/min | +29% MF 8280 A |
| Pressure declared | 3,379 psi · 233 bar | 3,205 psi · 221 bar | +5% 8310 T |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 12,747 lb · 5,782 kg | 22,931 lb · 10,401 kg | +80% MF 8280 A |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 25,970 lb · 11,780 kg | 21,539 lb · 9,770 kg | +21% 8310 T |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 31,500 lb · 14,288 kg | 30,865 lb · 14,000 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 89.0 in · 2,260 mm | 121.1 in · 3,075 mm | +36% MF 8280 A |
| Length declared | 216.0 in · 5,487 mm | 207.0 in · 5,257 mm | — |
| Width declared | 134.0 in · 3,404 mm | 99.1 in · 2,518 mm | +35% 8310 T |
| Height declared | 123.4 in · 3,135 mm | 123.4 in · 3,135 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 14.2 in · 360 mm | 20.1 in · 510 mm | +42% MF 8280 A |
| Fuel tank declared | 519.9 qt · 492.0 L | 433.2 qt · 410.0 L | +20% 8310 T |
John Deere 8310 T sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8310T”
- Source: OECD test report 1935, 2000
Massey Ferguson MF 8280 A sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8280”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8270”