- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 2004–2008
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Massey Ferguson 8450 specs: hp, weight, years
SISU-Power 74.288 ETA six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 212.1 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
212.1 hp
158.2 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 19,930 lb
- 3-point lift
- 23,605 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 39.6 gpm
- Top speed
- 24.9–31.1 mph
Massey Ferguson 8450 specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson 8450 was built from 2004 to 2008.
The Massey Ferguson 8450 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 158.2 kW (212.1 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Massey Ferguson 8450 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Massey Ferguson 8450 has a SISU-Power 74.288 ETA engine, a 6-cylinder 7.37 L diesel unit.
The Massey Ferguson 8450 weighs 9,040 kg (19,930 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson 8450 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000/540E rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson 8450 lifts 10,707 kg (23,605 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Massey Ferguson 8450 delivers 150.0 L/min (39.6 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450”
How does the 8450 compare with its class?
- Strength:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 10,707 kg is high for its class — 44% above the median of 7,455 kg across the 79 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A hydraulic pump flow of 150 L/min is high for its class — 36% above the median of 110 L/min across the 92 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 116 tractors within 10% of its power, 20% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 116 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does an 8450 have?
The only figure for the 8450 is 212.1 hp (158.2 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450”
What engine is in an 8450?
An 8450 has a SISU-Power 74.288 ETA, a 6-cylinder 7.37 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | SISU-Power 74.288 ETA |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 449.6 ci · 7.37 L |
| Max torque | 638 lb·ft · 865 N·m @ 1,500 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450”
How much will an 8450 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 8450 lifts 23,605 lb (10,707 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Load sensing |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 39.6 gpm · 150.0 L/min |
| Pressure | 2,176 psi · 150 bar |
| Lift at ends | 23,605 lb · 10,707 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000/540E rpm @ 2,062 engine rpmEngages under load |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450”
What transmission does an 8450 have?
Transmission specifications for the 8450 are below.
| Steering | Hydrostatic Danfoss steering |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450”
How much does an 8450 weigh?
An 8450 weighs 19,930 lb (9,040 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 19,930 lb · 9,040 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 30,865 lb · 14,000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in · 3,075 mm |
| Length | 206.3 in · 5,240 mm |
| Width | 100.4 in · 2,550 mm |
| Height | 122.0 in · 3,100 mm |
| Ground clearance | 18.5 in · 470 mm |
| Front track | 72.5–78.6 in · 1,842–1,996 mm |
| Rear track | 66.9–91.6 in · 1,699–2,326 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450”
What oil does an 8450 take, and how much?
An 8450 engine takes 21.9 qt (20.7 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 21.9 qt · 20.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 61.3 qt · 58.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 105.7 qt · 100.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 6.3 qt · 6.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 35.9 qt · 34.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 8450?
Within 10% of its 212.1 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Massey Ferguson 6499A212.1 hp engine, claimed · 2004–2011Side by side with the 8450 →
- John Deere 8210212.1 hp engine, claimed · 1999–2002Side by side with the 8450 →
- Agco DT-180A212.0 hp engine, claimed · 2005–2008Side by side with the 8450 →
- Steyr-Case 9220a211.2 hp engine, claimed · 1997–1999Side by side with the 8450 →
- Case-IH 7230 PRO/8930211.1 hp engine, claimed · 1997–1999Side by side with the 8450 →
- Case-IH Puma 210210.1 hp engine, claimed · 2007–2011Side by side with the 8450 →
Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 8450
Is an 8450 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson 8450 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an 8450 have?
An 8450 has a independent 540/1000/540E rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 8450 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-87730 · revision 992276. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document