Massey Ferguson MF 8280 A or Massey Ferguson MF 8460?
Which should you choose?
On performance, no comparable figure differs by more than its threshold: on this data the machines are level.
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 8280 A | MF 8460 | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 172.5 kW (231.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8280” | 172.4 kW (231.2 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8460” | 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 8280 A and the MF 8460. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the MF 8280 A and the MF 8460. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 153.6 L/min (40.6 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8280” | 150.0 L/min (39.6 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8460” | EvenEven on hydraulic flow (both pump flow, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 10,401 kg (22,931 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8280” | 10,707 kg (23,605 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8460” | EvenEven on three-point lift (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 9,770 kg (21,539 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8280” | 9,040 kg (19,930 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8460” | 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, “Massey Ferguson MF 8280” | 14,000 kg (30,865 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8460” | 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? | 18 forwardTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8280” | Stepless (CVT)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8460” | DifferTransmissions differ in kind: the Massey Ferguson MF 8280 A has 18 forward gears and the Massey Ferguson MF 8460 is stepless (CVT) — not called. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the MF 8280 A and the MF 8460. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8280” | 40 km/h (24.9 mph) to 50 km/h (31.1 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8460” | 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 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8280” | 540/1000/540E rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8460” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8280” | — | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the MF 8460. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8280” | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8460” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1999–2002 | 2004–2008 | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Massey Ferguson MF 8460 is newer: production began 5 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The Massey Ferguson MF 8460 is newer: production began 5 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- 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 hydraulic flow (both pump flow, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
- Even on three-point lift (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, 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 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 Massey Ferguson MF 8280 A has 18 forward gears and the Massey Ferguson MF 8460 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.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, a creeper range and PTO independence.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources