- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 2004–2008
It sits on the standard-size/high-power boundary, so either size is a fair description. 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 8480 specs: hp, weight, years
SISU-Power 84.329 ETA six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 286.2 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
286.2 hp
213.4 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8480”, 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
- 21,440 lb
- 3-point lift
- 23,605 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 37.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 24.9–31.1 mph
Massey Ferguson 8480 specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson 8480 was built from 2004 to 2008.
The Massey Ferguson 8480 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 213.4 kW (286.2 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Massey Ferguson 8480 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Massey Ferguson 8480 has a SISU-Power 84.329 ETA engine, a 6-cylinder 8.42 L diesel unit.Source 1
The Massey Ferguson 8480 weighs 9,725 kg (21,440 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson 8480 has a rear PTO running at 540/1000/540E rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson 8480 lifts 10,707 kg (23,605 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Massey Ferguson 8480 delivers 140.2 L/min (37.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8480”
How does the 8480 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 46 tractors within 10% of its power, 30% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 46 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an 8480 have?
The only figure for the 8480 is 286.2 hp (213.4 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8480”
What engine is in an 8480?
An 8480 has a SISU-Power 84.329 ETA, a 6-cylinder 8.42 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | SISU-Power 84.329 ETASource 1 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooledSource 1 |
| Displacement | 513.8 ci · 8.42 LSource 1 |
| Max torque | 798 lb·ft · 1,082 N·m @ 1,400 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8480”
How much will an 8480 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 8480 lifts 23,605 lb (10,707 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Load sensing |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 37.0 gpm · 140.2 L/min |
| Pressure | 2,176 psi · 150 bar |
| Lift at ends | 23,605 lb · 10,707 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540/1000/540E rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8480”
What transmission does an 8480 have?
Transmission specifications for the 8480 are below.
| Brakes | Hydraulically operated wet disc brake with brake booster |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic Danfoss steering |
| Top speed | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8480”
How much does an 8480 weigh?
An 8480 weighs 21,440 lb (9,725 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 21,440 lb · 9,725 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 30,865 lb · 14,000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in · 3,075 mm |
| Length | 209.4 in · 5,320 mm |
| Width | 100.4 in · 2,550 mm |
| Height | 125.2 in · 3,180 mm |
| Ground clearance | 19.7 in · 500 mm |
| Front track | 66.6–83.3 in · 1,692–2,116 mm |
| Rear track | 66.9–91.6 in · 1,699–2,326 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8480”
What oil does an 8480 take, and how much?
An 8480 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 8480” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 89.8 qt · 85.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8480” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 105.7 qt · 100.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8480” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 6.3 qt · 6.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8480” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 35.9 qt · 34.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8480” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 8480?
Within 10% of its 286.2 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Agco DT-240A286.0 hp engine, claimed · 2005–2008Side by side with the 8480 →
- Agco DT-250B286.0 hp engine, claimed · 2009–2010Side by side with the 8480 →
- Case-IH MX 285283.1 hp engine, claimed · 2002–2005Side by side with the 8480 →
- John Deere 8295R291 hp engine, claimed · from 2009Side by side with the 8480 →
- John Deere 8430291.1 hp engine, claimed · 2006–2009Side by side with the 8480 →
- John Deere 8520T291.1 hp engine, claimed · 2002–2005Side by side with the 8480 →
Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 8480
Is an 8480 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson 8480 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an 8480 have?
An 8480 has a 540/1000/540E rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8470”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 8480”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 8470 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-87745 · revision 992278. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 8480 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-87774 · revision 992279. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document