Massey Ferguson 8280
The Massey Ferguson 8280 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 513.8 ci 8.4 L engine. The rated power output is 226.5 hp 168.9 kW. Transmission: 18 forward and 6 reverse. Operating weight: 21,540 lbs 9770 kg.
Engine Power
183.0 hp
136.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
120 gal
454.2 L
Transmission
18 forward and 6 reverse
Operating Weight
21,540 lbs
9770 kg
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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 | |
Built in Germany | |
Original price | $129,800 |
Massey Ferguson 8280 Engine | |
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Valmet 8.4L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Massey Ferguson 8280 Transmission | |
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18-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
Massey Ferguson 8280 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 225 hp
167.8 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 183.0 hp
136.5 kW |
PTO (tested) | 239.4 hp
178.5 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 | 39.6 gal
149.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | pressure flow compensated (PFC) |
Capacity | 39.6 gal
149.9 L |
Valves | 4 |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III |
Rear lift | 22046 lbs
10000 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 121 inches
307 cm |
Weight | 21,540 lbs
9770 kg |
Front tire | 16.9R-28 |
Rear tire | 18.4R-42 |
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 — 513.8 ci / 8.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Valmet |
Configuration | turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 513.8 ci
8.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.370x5.709 inches
111 x 145 mm |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 16.0:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 32 qts
30.3 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 18 forward and 6 reverse full power shift
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 18 forward and 6 reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Dimensions
Massey Ferguson 8280 Tires | |
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Ag front | 16.9R-28 |
Ag rear | 18.4R-42 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 121 inches
307 cm |
Operating weight | 21,540 lbs
9770 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1869 | |
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Diesel 18-speed 4WD
January 1, 1998 - July 1, 1999
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1869 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 239.4 hp
178.5 kW |
Fuel use | 13.7 gal/hour
51.9 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 226.5 hp
168.9 kW |
Fuel use | 14.4 gal/hour
54.5 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 231.3 hp
172.5 kW |
Fuel use | 14.1 gal/hour
53.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 183.0 hp
136.5 kW |
Fuel use | 14.6 gal/hour
55.3 l/hour |
Gear 8 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 20925 lbs
9491 kg |
Gear 6 used for pull test. | |
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