Massey Ferguson 8730

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 8730 is a powerful agricultural tractor with a maximum power output of 261.1 hp at 1948 rpm. It features an AGCO POWER 8.4L diesel engine with liquid cooling, air-to-air intercooler, dual turbochargers, and SCR emissions with DEF. The continuously variable transmission provides infinite forward and reverse gears in a 2-range system with 0-20 mph in low range and up to 25 mph in high range. Key performance metrics include a maximum torque of 891 lb-ft at 1284 rpm, hydraulic pump delivery rate of 53.1 GPM, and hydraulic power of 57.3 hp. The rear tires are 650/85R38, and the front tires are 540/65R28.

Key Specifications

Power Output: 261.1

Transmission: Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Operating Weight: 23810

Fuel Type: Diesel

Lift Capacity: 20390

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: AGCO POWER
Model: AGCO Power 8.4L
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled with air-to-air intercooler
Cylinder Orientation: -
Valve Configuration: 24-valve
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged with air-to-air intercooler, dual turbochargers, SCR emissions with DEF
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 512.6
Bore (in): 4.37
Stroke (in): 5.71
Rated RPM: 2100
Power Output (hp): 261.1

Transmission

Type: Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Forward Gears: Infinite (2-range, 0-20 mph low range, up to 25 mph high range)
Reverse Gears: Infinite (2-range, 0-20 mph low range, up to 25 mph high range)
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 218.6
Width (in): -
Height (in): 141 (cab height)
Operating Weight (lb): 23810

Power Take-Off (PTO)

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

Miscellaneous

Chassis: -
Drive Type: -
Steering Type: Hydrostatic power
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: -
Manufacture - End Year: -
Hitch Type: Three-Point Hitch (based on Category 3 designation and rear type III/IVN)
Hitch Category: Category 3
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): 20390
Operator Station Type: Cab (based on height spec indicating "cab")
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: Closed center load sensing (CCLS)

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Dates: January to April 2015

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 261.1 HP (194.8 kW) at 1948 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 14.30 Gal/hr (54.07 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.385 lb/hp.hr (0.234 kg/kW.h)
DEF Consumption at Maximum Power: 0.87 Gal/hr (3.31 l/h)

Drawbar Performance

Power at Rated Engine Speed (Normal): 153.1 HP (114.1 kW) with a drawbar pull of 7570 lbs (34.0 kN) and a speed of 5.02 mph (8.08 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed (Normal): 0.473 lb/hp.hr (0.288 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 14.62 Hp.hr/gal (2.88 kW.h/l)
Power at Maximum Power (Boosted): 210.5 HP (157.0 kW) with a drawbar pull of 9330 lbs (41.5 kN) and a speed of 8.67 mph (13.95 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power (Boosted): 14.72 Hp.hr/gal (2.90 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 891 lb.-ft. (1201 Nm) at 1284 rpm
Torque Rise: 52.5% with a power increase at 1948 rpm of 12.0%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted at Hitch Points: 22,460 lbs (99.1 kN)
Pump Delivery Rate at Minimum Pressure: 53.1 GPM (201.1 l/min)
Hydraulic Power: 67.3 HP (50.2 kW) at a delivery pressure of 2435 psi (168 bar)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 18.27 Hp.hr/gal (3.60 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption: 14.30 Gal/hr (54.07 l/h) at 1948 rpm

Nebraska Tractor Test Lab. (2015). Nebraska Summary: S990 Massey Ferguson 8730. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln