Massey Ferguson 8730S

The Massey Ferguson 8730S is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 512.6 ci 8.4 L engine. The rated power output is 295 hp 220.0 kW. Transmission: Dyna-VT. Operating weight: 23810 lbs 10800 kg.

Overview

	2018 - 2024 8700S SeriesRow-Crop tractor
2018 - 2024
8700S Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)
Row-Crop tractor
Factories	Jackson, Minnesota, USA
	Beauvais, France

Massey Ferguson 8730S Engine
AGCO Power 8.4L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	166.4 gal 629.8 L
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	15.85 gal 60.0 L
Engine details ...

Massey Ferguson 8730S Transmission
continuously-variable transmission
Transmission details ...

Massey Ferguson 8730S Power
Engine	295 hp 220.0 kW
PTO (claimed)	250 hp 186.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)	217.2 hp 162.0 kW
PTO (tested)	261.5 hp 195.0 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Trailer brakes	pneumatic
	hydraulic OptOptional
Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Hydraulics
Type	closed-center load-sensing
Pressure	2901 psi 200.0 bar
Rear valves	6 *Maximum
Front valves	2 *Maximum
Pump flow	54.2 gpm 205.1 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III
	IV
Rear lift (at ends)	26455 lbs 11999 kg
Front Hitch	III
Front lift (at ends)	11023 lbs 5000 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Clutch	electro-hydraulic
Rear PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)
	1000 (1.75)
Engine RPM	540E@1577
	1000E@1605
	1000@1970
Front PTO	independent
Clutch	electro-hydraulic
Front PTO Type	1000
Engine RPM	1000@2036

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	122.1 inches 310 cm
Weight	23810 lbs 10800 kg
Front tire	620/75R30
Rear tire	650/85R42
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Battery volts	12

References
MF 8700S published in 2017, by Massey Ferguson
MF 8700S Series published in 2023, by Massey Ferguson

Engine

Engine Detail — 512.6 ci / 8.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer	AGCO Power
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled
Displacement	512.6 ci 8.4 L
Bore/Stroke	4.37x5.71 inches 111 x 145 mm
Emissions	Stage IV
Emission control	selective-catalytic reduction (SCR)
Power	295 hp 220.0 kW
Rated RPM	1950
Torque	959 lb-ft 1300.4 Nm
Torque RPM	1500
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Oil change	500 h

Massey Ferguson 8730S Engine

Transmission

Transmission — Dyna-VT

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

Massey Ferguson 8730S Transmission

Dimensions

Massey Ferguson 8730S Tires
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 620/75R30. Rear: 650/85R42
	Front: 620/75R30. Rear: 710/85R38
	Front: 600/65R34. Rear: 710/75R42
	Front: 650/60R34. Rear: 900/60R42

Dimensions
Wheelbase	122.1 inches 310 cm
Length	218.6 inches 555 cm
Height (cab)	138.4 inches 351 cm
Weight	23810 lbs 10800 kg
Max weight	39683 lbs 18000 kg
Front axle	Quadlink suspension

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 2907
Diesel Dyna-VT 4WD January 2015 - April 2015, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2907 file
PTO performance
Max power	261.5 hp 195.0 kW
Fuel use	14.3 gal/hour 54.1 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	233.5 hp 174.1 kW
Fuel use	13.4 gal/hour 50.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	258.7 hp 192.9 kW
Fuel use	14.3 gal/hour 54.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	217.2 hp 162.0 kW
Fuel use	14.4 gal/hour 54.5 l/hour
Pull at 13.82KPH
Max pull	22595 lbs 10249 kg
Pull at 2.50KPH

Photos

Massey Ferguson 8730S tractor photo