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Massey Ferguson 8730 Specs ( 2014-2017 )

Name: Massey Ferguson 8730
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Nebraska Test #OECD 2907

Massey Ferguson 8730

Max Drawbar HP 217.2 hp

Max Pull 22,595 lbs

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Overview

The Massey Ferguson 8730 is a 4WD row-crop tractor produced between 2014 and 2017 in Jackson, Minnesota. It is equipped with an AGCO POWER 8.4L 6-cylinder diesel engine and a continuously variable transmission (CVT), delivering a tested maximum PTO power of 261.5 hp.

Ideal Applications

Tested Power and Efficiency: In OCED Tractor Test 2907, the 8730 achieved a maximum drawbar power of 217.2 hp and a maximum pull of 22,595 lbs while consuming 14.3 gallons of fuel per hour at maximum power.

High-Capacity Hydraulics and Linkage: The tractor features a closed center load sensing (CCLS) hydraulic system with a pump flow of 54 gpm and a Category III/IVN rear hitch capable of lifting 26,455 lbs.

Operator Environment and Technology: Standard equipment includes a cab with air-conditioning, hydrostatic power steering, and AgCommand-ready systems for use with the AUTO-GUIDE 3000.

Production

Description	Row-Crop tractor / Built in Jackson, Minnesota, USA
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)

Engine

Engine type	AGCO POWER 8.4L 6-cyl diesel
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	15.8 gal (59.8 L)
Fuel tank	166 gal (628.3 L)
Bore/Stroke	4.37x5.71 inches (111 x 145 mm)
Description	AGCO POWER / turbocharged with air-to-air intercooler diesel / 6-cylinder 24-valve / liquid-cooled
Displacement	512.6 ci (8.4 L)
Emission control	selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
Emissions	Tier IV
Maximum Power	295 hp (220.0 kW)
Power	265 hp (197.6 kW)
Rated RPM	2100
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Drawbar (tested)	217.2 hp (162.0 kW)
PTO (claimed)	225 hp (167.8 kW)
PTO (tested)	261.5 hp (195.0 kW)

Transmission

Description	continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional OptiRide Plus hydraulic cab suspension. AgCommand ready; AUTO-GUIDE 3000
Description	Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lock	electro-hydraulic
Drive type	Four-wheel drive
Steering	hydrostatic power

Hydraulics

Pressure	2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Pump flow	54 gpm (204.4 lpm)
Type	closed center load sensing (CCLS)
Valves	4 to 6

Hitch

Drawbar	Cat. 3
Rear lift (at ends)	26455 lbs (11999 kg)
Rear Type	III/IVN

PTO

Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000/1000E (1.75)

Electrical

Battery volts	12
Charging amps	240 (twin 120A)
Charging system	alternator
Charging volts	12
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Weight	23810 lbs (10800 kg)
Wheelbase	122 inches (309 cm)

OCED Tractor Test 2907

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

References

Description	8700 Series Tractors published in 2017, by Massey Ferguson / New MF 8700 Series published in 2014, by Massey Ferguson

Variants

MT655E	similar Challenger model

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #OECD 2907

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Test Date: January to April, 2015

Location: IRSTEA, Centre d'Antony, 1 rue Pierre-Gilles de Gennes CS 10030 Antony, 92163, Cedex, 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.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Max Power (1 Hour)

261.50 hp

@ 1948 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

233.50 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

258.70 hp

@ 999 rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	891 lb.-ft. (1208 Nm) at 1284 rpm
Torque Rise	52.5%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM
Rated Engine Speed	233.50	174.10	2099
Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm)	258.70	192.90	1970	999
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	261.50	195.00	1948

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
233.50	2099	13.38	0.40	N/A	0.87
200.60	2116	11.94	0.42	N/A	0.56
150.80	2129	9.62	0.45	N/A	0.40
100.80	2134	7.39	0.51	N/A	0.32
50.60	2143	4.90	0.68	N/A	0.13
0	2156	2.95	N/A	N/A	N/A

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	Slip	Cool °F
Power at Rated Engine Speed - Turtle 8	197.90	147.50	15,265	68	4.86	7.82	5.80	187
75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed - Turt...	153.10	114.20	11,445	51	5.02	8.08	5.00	190
50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed - Turt...	103.40	77.10	7,645	34	5.07	8.16	3.20	189
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - Tu...	153.50	114.50	11,400	51	5.05	8.13	4.80	189
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - Tu...	103.80	77.40	7,665	34	5.08	8.17	2.80	187

Unballasted Maximum Power At Selected Travel Speeds

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Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	Slip	hp·hr/gal	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Engine RPM	Fuel Kg Kw Hr	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Gear Setting	Kw H L	Temp Air Dry F
93.60	69.80	22,595	100.50	1.55	2.50	14.80	10.63	169	30.30	2131	0.40	0.65	Turtle 3	2.09	43
160.30	119.50	22,255	99.00	2.70	4.34	12.40	12.84	185	30.30	2121	0.33	0.54	Turtle 5	2.53	43
204.80	152.70	20,955	93.20	3.67	5.90	9.40	14.16	189	30.30	2010	0.30	0.49	Turtle 6.5	2.79	43
210.40	156.90	16,815	74.80	4.69	7.55	8.00	14.31	191	30.30	2033	0.29	0.48	Turtle 8	2.82	45
210.50	157.00	12,565	55.90	6.28	10.11	3.10	14.31	192	30.30	1954	0.29	0.48	Turtle 11	2.82	45
217.20	162.00	9,485	42.20	8.59	13.82	2.50	15.04	198	30.30	1964	0.28	0.46	Turtle 14	2.96	45
216.30	161.30	8,610	38.30	9.42	15.16	2.30	13.77	201	30.30	1943	0.31	0.50	Turtle 16 (Boosted)	2.71	45
216.70	161.60	7,285	32.40	11.16	17.96	2.10	13.20	198	30.30	1942	0.32	0.52	Turtle 18 (Boosted)	2.60	45
206.10	153.70	16,300	72.50	4.74	7.63	5.60	14.42	189	30.30	1926	0.29	0.48	Rabbit 8.5	2.84	45
210.70	157.10	13,085	58.20	6.04	9.72	5.00	14.72	194	30.30	1960	0.29	0.47	Rabbit 11	2.90	45
215.60	160.80	9,330	41.50	8.67	13.95	2.60	14.72	196	30.30	1956	0.28	0.47	Rabbit 14	2.90	45
214.60	160.00	8,115	36.10	9.92	15.96	2.40	13.35	198	30.30	1935	0.32	0.52	Rabbit 16 (Boosted)	2.63	45
213.50	159.20	7,170	31.90	11.17	17.97	2.10	13.35	199	30.30	1949	0.32	0.52	Rabbit 18 (Boosted)	2.63	46
213.80	159.40	6,305	28.00	12.72	20.47	1.70	13.40	203	30.30	1948	0.31	0.52	Rabbit 21 (Boosted)	2.64	46

Category: III Quick Attach: Yes

Two Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	2,435 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	53.10 gpm
Max Power	67.30 hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	2,265 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	35.80 gpm
Max Power	44.60 hp

Hitch Dimensions (No Load)

Dimension	Inches	mm
a	31.90	810
b	14.60	370
c	19.10	484
d	15.90	405
e	8.90	225
f	13.00	330
g	40.40	1025
h	2.40	60
i	18.80	478
j	27.40	695
k	24.70	628
l	49.20	1250
m	26.80	680
n	39.90	1014
o	10.20	260
p	50.40	1280
q	38.50	977
r	37.40	950

Engine

Make	AGCO Power Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical with two turbochargers, air to air intercooler and D.E.F. (diesel exhaust fluid) technology
Displacement	513 cu in (8419 ml)
Compression Ratio	16.7 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	CVT. A combination of mechanical and hydrostatic sections allowing an infinite speed adjustment within the ranges noted. The transmission has two mechanical ranges.
Wheelbase	121.80 in (3093 mm)
Front Tread Width	61.5 (1560 mm) to 89.4 (2268 mm) in
Rear Tread Width	76.0 (1930 mm) to 89.1 (2262 mm) in
Brakes	multiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	11,190 kg

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution
Engine Oil	SAE 15W40

Sound Levels

At No Load In Turtle 4 9 Mph	71.00 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Two 710/75R42***; 12 (80) psi (kPa)
Front Tires	Two 600/65R34**; 19 (130) psi (kPa)
Height of Drawbar	21.7 in (550 mm)
Ballast	Tested without ballast

Static Weight

Rear	13,615 lbs
Front	11,220 lbs
Total	24,835 lbs

Massey Ferguson 8730 Specs ( 2014-2017 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

OCED Tractor Test 2907

References

Variants

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Unballasted Maximum Power At Selected Travel Speeds

Hydraulic Performance

Two Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Hitch Dimensions (No Load)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks