Massey Ferguson 8470

The Massey Ferguson 8470 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 513.8 ci 8.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 260 hp / 193.9 kW. Transmission: Dyna-VT. Operating weight: 19951 to 20370 pounds.

Engine Power

Diesel (listed): 260 hp / 193.9 kW

Fuel & Capacities

158.5 gal 599.9 L

Transmission

Dyna-VT

Operating Weight

19951 to 20370 pounds

Overview

	2004 - 2007 8400 SeriesRow-Crop tractor 8400 Series Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Germany

Variants
DT220A	similar AGCO model

Massey Ferguson 8470 Engine
Sisu 8.4L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	158.5 gal 599.9 L
Engine details ...

Massey Ferguson 8470 Power
Engine	260 hp 193.9 kW
PTO (claimed)	220 hp 164.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)	200.5 hp 149.5 kW
PTO (tested)	249.3 hp 185.9 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary
Steering	hydrostatic power
Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Hydraulics
Type	closed center PFC
Pressure	2900 psi 200.0 bar
Valves	4 or 5
Total flow	39 gpm 147.6 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	14,400 lbs 6531 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000
	540E/1000 (optional)

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	121 inches 307 cm
Weight	19951 to 20370 pounds
Front tire	16.9R30
Rear tire	18.4R46
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative

References

MF 8400 Series published in 2004, by Massey Ferguson

Engine

Engine Detail — 513.8 ci / 8.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Sisu
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
Power	260 hp 193.9 kW
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Compression	17.5:1
Rated RPM	2200
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission options
42-speed power shift
continuously variable transmission

Transmission — DynaStep

Transmission	DynaStep
Type	power shift
Gears	42 forward and 36 reverse
The Dyna-Step transmission is mechanically the same as the CVT, but the operator shifts through set gears as with a power shift. There are 21 forward gear shifts in two ranges.

Transmission — Dyna-VT

Transmission	Dyna-VT
Type	continuously variable transmission
Gears	infinite forward and reverse

Dimensions

Massey Ferguson 8470 Tires
Ag front	16.9R30
Ag rear	18.4R46

Dimensions
Wheelbase	121 inches 307 cm
Length	206 inches 523 cm
Height	122 inches 309 cm

Massey Ferguson 8470 Weight
Shipping	19,951 lbs 9049 kg
Operating	20,370 lbs 9239 kg
Ballasted	29,175 lbs 13233 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 2323
Diesel Dyna Step 4WD May 1 - July 1, 2005 Link: OCED Tractor Test 2323 file
PTO performance
Max power	249.3 hp 185.9 kW
Fuel use	14.2 gal/hour 53.7 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	228.5 hp 170.4 kW
Fuel use	14.2 gal/hour 53.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	247.9 hp 184.9 kW
Fuel use	14.1 gal/hour 53.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	200.5 hp 149.5 kW
Fuel use	14.5 gal/hour 54.9 l/hour

Photos

Massey Ferguson 8470

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Massey Ferguson 8470 based on its 260 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁	Commercial / Field Scale	High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing	15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼	Commercial / Field Scale	Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep	90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机	Commercial / Field Scale	Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage	24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙	Commercial / Field Scale	Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors.
Hay BalerHay & Forage	Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m)	Commercial / Field Scale	High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO).

Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Massey Ferguson 8470.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 11.7 hrs

Approximately 11.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (158.5 gal / 600 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~13.5 gal/hr (51.2 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)

Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty

Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)

Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)

Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix

Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze

Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours