Massey Ferguson 8480

The Massey Ferguson 8480 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 513.8 ci 8.4 L engine. The rated power output is 290 hp 216.3 kW. Transmission: Dyna-VT. Operating weight: 19951 to 20370 pounds.

Overview

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

Production
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Beauvais, France

Variants
DT240A	similar AGCO model

Massey Ferguson 8480 Engine
Sisu 8.4L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	158.5 gal 599.9 L
Engine details ...

Massey Ferguson 8480 Power
Engine	290 hp 216.3 kW
PTO (claimed)	240 hp 179.0 kW
Drawbar (tested)	210.9 hp 157.3 kW
PTO (tested)	267.7 hp 199.6 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)	14400 lbs 6531 kg

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

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

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	290 hp 216.3 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 8480 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 8480 Weight
Shipping	19,951 lbs 9049 kg
Operating	20,370 lbs 9239 kg
Ballasted	31,890 lbs 14465 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 2324
Diesel Dyna Step 4WD May 1 - July 1, 2005 Link: OCED Tractor Test 2324 file
PTO performance
Max power	267.7 hp 199.6 kW
Fuel use	15.4 gal/hour 58.3 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	246.3 hp 183.7 kW
Fuel use	15.3 gal/hour 57.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	265.5 hp 198.0 kW
Fuel use	15.5 gal/hour 58.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	210.9 hp 157.3 kW
Fuel use	15.5 gal/hour 58.7 l/hour

Photos

Massey Ferguson 8480