Massey Ferguson 8480

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 8480 is a row-crop tractor with a Sisu Diesel 6-cylinder, 513 ci, turbocharged intercooled diesel engine producing 246.3 hp at 2200 rpm. It features an AGCO Dynastep transmission with 21 forward and 17 reverse ranges, combining mechanical and hydrostatic sections. The tractor has a 4WD chassis with hydrostatic steering and front and rear tires of sizes 600/65R34 and 710/70R42, respectively. Independent test results provide detailed specifications for various components, performance metrics, and operating conditions.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 246.3

Transmission: AGCO Dynastep (combination of mechanical and hydrostatic sections)

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 20,535 (without ballast); 31,890 (with ballast)

Fuel Type: No. 2 Diesel

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Massey Ferguson 8480 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Above Average
Greater than 87% of similar tractors.
Hitch Capacity
Below Average
Greater than 22% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Below Average
Greater than 13% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Sisu Diesel
Model
-
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
No. 2 Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged Intercooled
Cylinders
6
Displacement (ci)
513
Bore (in)
4.37
Stroke (in)
5.71
Rated RPM
2200
Power Output (hp)
246.3

Transmission

Type
AGCO Dynastep (combination of mechanical and hydrostatic sections)
Forward Gears
-
Reverse Gears
-
Total Gears
Forward: 21 ranges (Low and High); Reverse: 17 ranges

Dimensions

Length (in)
206
Width (in)
-
Height (in)
122
Operating Weight (lb)
20,535 (without ballast); 31,890 (with ballast)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
540 (at 1588 engine rpm)
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
1000 (at 2033 engine rpm)
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type
4WD
Steering Type
Hydrostatic
Coolant Capacity (qts)
-
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Front: 600/65R34; Rear: 710/70R42
Manufacture - End Year
2007
Hitch Type
Category III
Hitch Category
3
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
14,648 lbs (maximum force exerted through whole range)
Operator Station Type
Cab
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
Independent hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type
Closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: May - July, 2005

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

  • Maximum Power at Rated Engine Speed: 246.3 HP (183.7 kW) at 2199 rpm
  • Fuel Consumption at Rated Engine Speed: 15.34 Gal/hr (58.07 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.433 lb/hp.hr (0.263 kg/kW.h) and 16.05 Hp.hr/gal (3.16 kW.h/l)
  • Maximum Power: 267.7 HP (199.6 kW) at 2001 rpm with a fuel consumption of 15.44 Gal/hr (58.43 l/h) and a fuel efficiency of 0.400 lb/hp.hr (0.244 kg/kW.h), 17.36 Hp.hr/gal (3.42 kW.h/l)

Drawbar Performance

  • Maximum Drawbar Power: 210.9 HP (157.3 kW) with a drawbar pull of 16215 lbs (72.13 kN) at a speed of 4.88 mph (7.85 km/h), and a fuel efficiency of 0.510 lb/hp.hr (0.310 kg/kW.h), 13.60 Hp.hr/gal (2.68 kW.h/l)
  • 50% Pull at Maximum Power (Unballasted): 116.4 HP (86.8 kW) with a drawbar pull of 8100 lbs (36.03 kN) at a speed of 5.39 mph (8.67 km/h), and a fuel efficiency of 0.596 lb/hp.hr (0.363 kg/kW.h), 11.66 Hp.hr/gal (2.30 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

  • Maximum Torque: 814 lb.-ft. (1103 Nm) at 1202 rpm
  • Torque Rise: 38.4%
  • Torque Rise at 1800 rpm: 27%

Hydraulic Performance

  • Maximum Force Exerted: 14648 lbs (65.2 kN) through the whole range
  • Pump Delivery Rate at Minimum Pressure: 36.9 GPM (139.8 l/min)
  • Hydraulic Power: 47.7 HP (35.6 kW) at delivery pressure of 2335 psi (161 bar)



Nebraska Tractor Test Lab, "Nebraska Summary 548: Massey Ferguson 8480 Diesel Dyna-Step Transmission" (2005). Nebraska Tractor Tests. 2124. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2124

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