Massey Ferguson 8740S
The Massey Ferguson 8740S is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 512.6 ci 8.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 400 hp / 298.3 kW. Transmission: Dyna-VT. Operating weight: 23810 lbs 10800 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 400 hp / 298.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
166.4 gal
629.8 L
Transmission
Dyna-VT
Operating Weight
23810 lbs
10800 kg
Overview
![]() | 2018 - 2024
8700S SeriesRow-Crop tractor
8700S Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Factories | Jackson, Minnesota, USA |
Beauvais, France | |
Massey Ferguson 8740S Engine | |
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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 8740S Transmission | |
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continuously-variable transmission | |
Transmission details ... |
Massey Ferguson 8740S Power | |
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Engine | 400 hp
298.3 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 355 hp
264.7 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Trailer brakes | pneumatic |
hydraulic OptOptional | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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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 | |
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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) | |
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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 | |
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Wheelbase | 122.1 inches
310 cm |
Weight | 23810 lbs
10800 kg |
Front tire | 620/75R30 |
Rear tire | 650/85R42 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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 | 400 hp
298.3 kW |
Rated RPM | 1950 |
Torque | 1136 lb-ft
1540.4 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil change | 500 h |
Massey Ferguson 8740S Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — Dyna-VT
Transmission | Dyna-VT |
Type | continuously-variable transmission |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Massey Ferguson 8740S Transmission | |
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Dimensions
Massey Ferguson 8740S Tires | |
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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 | |
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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 |
Photos
Massey Ferguson 8740S Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Massey Ferguson 8740S.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)400 hp
Kilowatts (kW)298.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)405.5 PS
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