John Deere 8310 T vs Massey Ferguson MF 8460
14 material differences
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because their unladen weight differs by more than 25% (30%); the drive differs (Tracks; 4WD); they were not built in overlapping years (2000–2002; 2004–2008); 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
14 material differences · 4 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 8310 T | MF 8460 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 232 hp | 232 hp | — |
| Engine declared | John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-16 | SISU-Power 74.288 ETA | differs |
| Displacement declared | 8.13 L | 7.37 L | +10% 8310 T |
| Maximum torque declared | 729 lb·ft · 988 N·m | 682 lb·ft · 924 N·m | +7% 8310 T |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | Pedal-operated, hydraulic wet John Deere multi-disc clutch | Designed as a multi-plate clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | Closed centre | — | — |
| Hydraulic control declared | Load sensing | — | — |
| Pump flow declared | 31.4 gpm · 118.9 L/min | 39.6 gpm · 150.0 L/min | +26% MF 8460 |
| Pressure declared | 3,379 psi · 233 bar | 2,176 psi · 150 bar | +55% 8310 T |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 12,747 lb · 5,782 kg | 23,605 lb · 10,707 kg | +85% MF 8460 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 1000 rpm | 540/1000/540E rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 25,970 lb · 11,780 kg | 19,930 lb · 9,040 kg | +30% 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 8460 |
| Length declared | 216.0 in · 5,487 mm | 206.3 in · 5,240 mm | — |
| Width declared | 134.0 in · 3,404 mm | 100.4 in · 2,550 mm | +33% 8310 T |
| Height declared | 123.4 in · 3,135 mm | 125.6 in · 3,190 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 14.2 in · 360 mm | 19.7 in · 500 mm | +39% MF 8460 |
| Fuel tank declared | 519.9 qt · 492.0 L | 697.4 qt · 660.0 L | +34% MF 8460 |
John Deere 8310 T sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8310T”
- Source: OECD test report 1935, 2000
Massey Ferguson MF 8460 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8460”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450”