Massey Ferguson MF 6270 (A) or VALMET Mega 8050 HiTech?
Which should you choose?
The figures split: the Massey Ferguson MF 6270 (A) is ahead on hydraulic flow and maximum permissible mass; the VALMET Mega 8050 HiTech is ahead on three-point lift.
- The Massey Ferguson MF 6270 (A) suits road haulage better on this data: 17% (1,300 kg / 2,866 lb) more maximum permissible mass.
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 | MF 6270 (A) | Mega 8050 HiTech | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 77.2 kW (103.5 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6270” | 77.7 kW (104.2 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet Mega-8050 HiTech” | EvenEven on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call. |
| 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 MF 6270 (A) and the Mega 8050 HiTech. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the MF 6270 (A) and the Mega 8050 HiTech. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 95.7 L/min (25.3 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6270” | 71.0 L/min (18.8 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet Mega-8050 HiTech” | AheadThe Massey Ferguson MF 6270 (A) has 35% more hydraulic flow (24.7 L/min / 6.5 gpm) than the VALMET Mega 8050 HiTech (both pump flow, as stated by the source). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 4,250 kg (9,370 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6270” | 6,400 kg (14,110 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet Mega-8050 HiTech” | AheadThe VALMET Mega 8050 HiTech has 51% more lift (2,150 kg / 4,740 lb) than the Massey Ferguson MF 6270 (A) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source). |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 4,355 kg (9,601 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6270” | 4,740 kg (10,450 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet Mega-8050 HiTech” | 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? | 8,800 kg (19,401 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6270” | 7,500 kg (16,535 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet Mega-8050 HiTech” | AheadThe Massey Ferguson MF 6270 (A) has 17% higher maximum permissible mass (1,300 kg / 2,866 lb) than the VALMET Mega 8050 HiTech (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 16 to 32Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6270” | 36Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet Mega-8050 HiTech” | EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 25% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the MF 6270 (A) and the Mega 8050 HiTech. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6270” | 40 km/h (24.9 mph) to 50 km/h (31.1 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet Mega-8050 HiTech” | 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? | 540/1000/540E/1000E rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6270” | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Valmet Mega-8050 HiTech” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6270” | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Valmet Mega-8050 HiTech” | EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 2WD / 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 6270” | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Valmet Mega-8050 HiTech” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1999–2003 | 1998–2004 | 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?
- The Massey Ferguson MF 6270 (A) has 35% more hydraulic flow (24.7 L/min / 6.5 gpm) than the VALMET Mega 8050 HiTech (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
- The VALMET Mega 8050 HiTech has 51% more lift (2,150 kg / 4,740 lb) than the Massey Ferguson MF 6270 (A) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
- The Massey Ferguson MF 6270 (A) has 17% higher maximum permissible mass (1,300 kg / 2,866 lb) than the VALMET Mega 8050 HiTech (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
- Even on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
- Even on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
- Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 25% threshold, too small to call.
- 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 PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
- 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.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power and a creeper range.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources