Massey Ferguson 8250

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 8250 is a row-crop tractor famous for its robust design and state-of-the-art technology. It is part of the 8200 Series, manufactured between 1999 and 2003. This model boasts a 4x4 MFWD 4WD chassis, offering superior traction and capability for a variety of agricultural tasks. With a hydrostatic power steering system, the tractor affords the operator smooth maneuverability. Powering the 8250 is a 6-cylinder Valmet engine, which is a turbocharged intercooled diesel type with a liquid cooling system that produces 183 hp, adequate for demanding tasks. The tractor utilizes a convenient four-range power shift transmission type with 32 forward and reverse gears. The hitch system is a Category 3, designed with the expectations of a rear positioning for variation in tasks. The operational weight is noted at 18,065 lbs, and the engine runs efficiently with a rated RPM of 2200. While many specifics like the total number of gears and additional features remain undisclosed, the Massey Ferguson 8250 is regarded as a powerful machine capable of handling a wide range of crop farming operations.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 183

Transmission: four-range power shift

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 18065

Fuel Type: turbocharged intercooled diesel

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Massey Ferguson 8250 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Average
Greater than 68% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Average
Greater than 67% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Valmet
Model
-
Cooling Type
liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
-
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
turbocharged intercooled diesel
Induction Type
-
Cylinders
6
Displacement (ci)
449.4
Bore (in)
4.251
Stroke (in)
5.278
Rated RPM
2200
Power Output (hp)
183

Transmission

Type
four-range power shift
Forward Gears
32
Reverse Gears
32
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
-
Width (in)
-
Height (in)
-
Operating Weight (lb)
18065

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
-
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type
4WD
Steering Type
hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
31.2
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
-
Manufacture - End Year
2003
Hitch Type
Category 3
Hitch Category
III
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
-
Starter Type
-
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
pressure flow compensated (PFC)

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: March - June, 1999

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

  • Rated Engine Speed (PTO speed—1059 rpm):
  • Power: 161.1 HP (120.1 kW) at 2212 rpm

  • Fuel Consumption: 9.53 Gal/hr (36.06 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.419 lb/hp.hr (0.255 kg/kW.h)

  • Standard Power Take-off Speed (1000 rpm):

  • Power: 163.2 HP (121.7 kW) at 2091 rpm

  • Fuel Consumption: 9.29 Gal/hr (35.15 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.404 lb/hp.hr (0.246 kg/kW.h)

  • Maximum Power (2 Hours):

  • Power: 165.8 HP (123.6 kW) at 1925 rpm
  • Fuel Consumption: 8.96 Gal/hr (33.91 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.385 lb/hp.hr (0.234 kg/kW.h)

Drawbar Performance

  • Maximum Power in 12th Gear:
  • Power: 144.8 HP (108 kW)
  • Drawbar Pull: 12850 lbs (57.2 kN)
  • Speed: 4.23 mph (6.81 km/h)
  • Fuel Consumption: 0.448 lb/hp.hr (0.273 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 15.84 Hp.hr/gal (3.12 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

  • Maximum Torque: 518.6 lb.-ft. (703.1 Nm) at 1227 rpm
  • Torque Rise: 37.4%
  • Torque Rise at 1800 Engine RPM: 23%

Hydraulic Performance

  • Maximum Force Exerted: 16101 lbs (71.6 kN) through the whole range
  • Pump Delivery Rate at Minimum Pressure: 29.9 GPM (113.2 l/min)
  • Hydraulic Power: 40.0 HP (29.9 kW) at 2640 psi (182 bar)



NTTL.(1999).Nebraska Summary 363: Massey Ferguson 8250 Diesel 32 Speed. Lincoln, NE:Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2182

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