Massey Ferguson 8120 Specs ( 1995-1999 )
Overview
The Massey Ferguson 8120 is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured between 1995 and 1999, featuring a 6.0L 6-cylinder Perkins turbocharged diesel engine. It is equipped with a 4WD drive system, a 32-speed Dynashift transmission, and a standard air-conditioned cab. The tractor has a 108.7-inch wheelbase and a weight of 12,750 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The tractor utilizes a 32-speed Dynashift transmission providing 32 forward and reverse gears through four power shift gears in four synchronized gears with a two-speed range.
Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications:
This model is equipped with a closed center load-sensing hydraulic system with a 29.1 gpm pump flow and a Rear Type II hitch offering a maximum lift capacity of 17,200 lbs.
Engine and PTO Performance:
While the manufacturer claims a 130 hp PTO, Nebraska Tractor Test data recorded a maximum PTO output of 130.6 hp from the liquid-cooled Perkins diesel engine at a rated 2200 RPM.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Engine
| Engine type | Perkins 6.0L 6-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Air cleaner | dual dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.937x5.00 inches (100 x 127 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 28.4 qts (26.9 L) |
| Description | Perkins / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 365 ci (6.0 L) |
| Power | 145 hp (108.1 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| PTO (claimed) | 130 hp (96.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 230mm wet disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Four power shift gears in four synchronized gears with a two-speed range. |
| Gears | 32 forward and reverse |
| Transmission | Dynashift |
| Transmission type | 32-speed |
| Type | four-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Capacity
| Fuel | 75.5 gal (285.8 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 19.8 gal (74.9 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 19.8 gal (74.9 L) |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2931 psi (202.1 bar) |
| Pump flow | 29.1 gpm (110.1 lpm) |
| Type | closed center load-sensing |
| Valves | 3 or 4 |
Hitch
| Control | electronic draft control |
|---|---|
| Rear lift | 17200 lbs (7801 kg) |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 14445 lbs (6552 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic |
|---|---|
| Engine RPM | 540@1990 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 60.5 to 99.6 inches (153 to 252 cm) |
|---|---|
| 4WD Front tread | 61.4 to 90.5 inches (155 to 229 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 114.6 inches (291 cm) |
| Length | 200 inches (508 cm) |
| Rear tread | 60 to 118.6 inches (152 to 301 cm) |
| Weight | 12750 lbs (5783 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 inches (276 cm) |
| Width | 82 inches (208 cm) |
| Front tire | 16.9R28 |
| Rear tire | 20.8R38 |
| Weight | 12750 lbs (5783 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 inches (276 cm) |
| Ag front | 11.00-16 |
| Ag rear | 18.4R-38 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 16.9R28. Rear: 20.8R38 |
Massey Ferguson 8120 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
|---|
References
| Description | MF 6100 & 8100 Series published in 1995, by Massey Ferguson |
|---|
Nebraska Tractor Test Results
Test #Summary 197
Test Date:
February-July, 1995
Location:
Groupement D'Antony, Parc de tourvoie, BP 121 92185 Antony, France
This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption
Rated Engine Speed
128.10 hp
N/A lb/hp·hr
Standard PTO Speed
130.50 hp
@ 1001 rpm PTO
Torque Statistics
| Maximum Torque | 405.7 lb.-ft. (550.1 Nm) at 1584 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque Rise | 32.7% |
PTO Power Curve
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details
| Condition | HP | kW | RPM | PTO RPM | Fuel gal/hr | Fuel L/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rated Engine Speed | 128.10 | 95.50 | 2200 | 1052 | 7.58 | 28.69 |
| Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm) | 130.50 | 97.30 | 2093 | 1001 | 7.45 | 28.22 |
Varying Power & Fuel Consumption
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| Power | RPM | gal/hr | lb/hp·hr | hp·hr/gal | DEF gal/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128.10 | 2200 | 7.58 | 0.42 | 16.83 | N/A |
| 109.70 | 2223 | 6.83 | 0.44 | 16.04 | N/A |
| 83.10 | 2241 | 5.68 | 0.49 | 14.62 | N/A |
| 55.80 | 2255 | 4.54 | 0.58 | 12.28 | N/A |
| 28.30 | 2265 | 3.37 | 0.85 | 8.38 | N/A |
| 0.00 | 2279 | 2.09 | N/A | N/A | N/A |