• 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

Illustration of the 2004–2008 Massey Ferguson MF 8450, a 212 hp farm tractor, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph

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.

Engine, claimed (gross/net not stated)
212.1 hp

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.

Engine — 8450 engine specifications
Make & modelSISU-Power 74.288 ETA
Cylinders6, liquid-cooled
Displacement449.6 ci · 7.37 L
Max torque638 lb·ft · 865 N·m @ 1,500 rpm
InjectionDirect injection
Electrical system12 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.

Hydraulics & PTO — 8450 hydraulics and PTO specifications
SystemLoad sensing
Pump flow39.6 gpm · 150.0 L/min
Pressure2,176 psi · 150 bar
Lift at ends23,605 lb · 10,707 kg
Rear PTOIndependent, 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.

Transmission — 8450 transmission specifications
SteeringHydrostatic Danfoss steering
Top speed24.9–31.1 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.

Weights & dimensions — 8450 weights and dimensions
Unladen weight19,930 lb · 9,040 kg
Maximum permissible mass30,865 lb · 14,000 kg
Wheelbase121.1 in · 3,075 mm
Length206.3 in · 5,240 mm
Width100.4 in · 2,550 mm
Height122.0 in · 3,100 mm
Ground clearance18.5 in · 470 mm
Front track72.5–78.6 in · 1,842–1,996 mm
Rear track66.9–91.6 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.

8450 fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil21.9 qt · 20.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission61.3 qt · 58.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450” · single source, not independently verified
Hydraulic105.7 qt · 100.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450” · single source, not independently verified
Front axle6.3 qt · 6.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8450” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system35.9 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.

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 checked

14 SEP 2026

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Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution

  1. Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 8450 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-87730 · revision 992276. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document