9 material differences · fewer than 12
Tractor oneMassey Ferguson MF 74972009–2012No measured PTO figureTractor twoWHITE 87101998–2001No measured PTO figure
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because they were not built in overlapping years (2009–2012; 1998–2001). 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
9 material differences · 6 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | MF 7497 | 8710 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 202.4 hp | 200.2 hp | — |
| Engine declared | AGCO-SISU-Power 74 CTA (Tier-III) | CUMMINS C-8.3 TA | differs |
| Displacement declared | 7.37 L | 8.27 L | +12% 8710 |
| Maximum torque declared | 684 lb·ft · 928 N·m | 715 lb·ft · 970 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/h | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | — | pedal-operated wet multi-disc clutch | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic control declared | Load sensing | — | — |
| Pump flow declared | 31.4 gpm · 119.0 L/min | 29.1 gpm · 110.2 L/min | +8% MF 7497 |
| Pressure declared | 2,176 psi · 150 bar | 3,046 psi · 210 bar | +40% 8710 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm / 1000 rpm | 1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 16,372 lb · 7,426 kg | 19,804 lb · 8,983 kg | +21% 8710 |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 26,455 lb · 12,000 kg | — | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 118.0 in · 2,996 mm | 121.0 in · 3,073 mm | — |
| Length declared | 199.2 in · 5,060 mm | 203.0 in · 5,156 mm | — |
| Width declared | 98.2 in · 2,494 mm | 98.2 in · 2,494 mm | — |
| Height, over the cab declared | 120.7 in · 3,066 mm | 121.0 in · 3,073 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 18.9 in · 480 mm | 17.5 in · 445 mm | +8% MF 7497 |
| Fuel tank declared | 401.5 qt · 380.0 L | 479.7 qt · 454.0 L | +19% 8710 |
Massey Ferguson MF 7497 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 7497”
WHITE 8710 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “AGCO-White 8710”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “White 8610”