Massey Ferguson 8260
The Massey Ferguson 8260 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 449.4 ci 7.4 L engine. The rated power output is 181.26 hp 135.2 kW. Transmission: 18 forward and 6 reverse. Operating weight: 18,845 lbs 8548 kg.
Engine Power
184.49 hp
137.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
120 gal
454.2 L
Transmission
18 forward and 6 reverse
Operating Weight
18,845 lbs
8548 kg
Massey Ferguson 8260 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1999 - 2003
8200 SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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1999 - 2003 | |
8200 Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Original price | $108,600 |
Massey Ferguson 8260 Engine | |
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Valmet 7.4L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Massey Ferguson 8260 Transmission | |
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18-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
Massey Ferguson 8260 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 180 hp
134.2 kW |
PTO (tested) | 184.49 hp
137.6 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 120 gal
454.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 28.7 gal
108.6 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | pressure flow compensated (PFC) |
Capacity | 28.7 gal
108.6 L |
Valves | 4 |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III |
Rear lift | 16000 lbs
7257 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 121 inches
307 cm |
Weight | 18,845 lbs
8548 kg |
Front tire | 14.9R-28 |
Rear tire | 18.4R-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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MF Loaders for Compact & Agricultural Tractors published in 2003, by Massey Ferguson |
Engine
Engine Detail — 449.4 ci / 7.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Valmet |
Configuration | turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 449.4 ci
7.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.251x5.278 inches
108 x 134 mm |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 16.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 26 qts
24.6 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 18 forward and 6 reverse full power shift
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 18 forward and 6 reverse |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
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Dimensions
Massey Ferguson 8260 Tires | |
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Ag front | 14.9R-28 |
Ag rear | 18.4R-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 121 inches
307 cm |
Operating weight | 18,845 lbs
8548 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1782B | |
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Diesel 18-speed 4WD
September 19 - 26, 2000
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1782B file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 184.49 hp
137.6 kW |
Fuel use | 10.6 gal/hour
40.1 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 181.26 hp
135.2 kW |
Fuel use | 11.3 gal/hour
42.8 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 183.87 hp
137.1 kW |
Fuel use | 10.9 gal/hour
41.3 l/hour |
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