Massey Ferguson 8737

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 8737 is a high-powered tractor with an AGCO POWER 8.4L turbocharged and intercooled diesel engine. Based on independent test results, the maximum engine power output is 326.4 hp at 1952 rpm, with a maximum torque of 1050 lb-ft (1424 Nm) at 1304 rpm and a torque rise of 37.7%. The fuel consumption at maximum power is 17.53 Gal/hr (66.34 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.375 lb/hp.hr (0.228 kg/kW.h), and the DEF consumption is 0.76 Gal/hr (2.88 l/h). The drawbar performance at rated engine speed is 249.8 hp (186.3 kW) with a drawbar pull of 15065 lbs (67.0 kN) and a speed of 6.22 mph (10.01 km/h). The fuel efficiency at standard PTO speed (1000 rpm) is 17.95 Hp.hr/gal (3.54 kW.h/l). The hydraulic system delivers 47.3 GPM (179.2 l/min) at maximum pressure and can exert a maximum force of 20390 lbs (90.7 kN) at 24" behind QA ends. The operating weight is 28710 lbs, and the sound level at no load is 71.0 dB(A).

Key Specifications

Power Output: 326.4

Transmission: Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Operating Weight: 28710

Fuel Type: Diesel

Lift Capacity: 10970.3 lbs

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: AGCO Power
Model: -
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: -
Valve Configuration: 24-valve
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged with air-to-air intercooler
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 512.6
Bore (in): 4.37
Stroke (in): 5.71
Rated RPM: 2100
Power Output (hp): 326.4

Transmission

Type: Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Forward Gears: Infinite (2-range)
Reverse Gears: Infinite (2-range)
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 218.6
Width (in): -
Height (in): 141 (Height of cab)
Operating Weight (lb): 28710

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: Category III/IVN
Hitch Category: Category 3
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): 10970.3 lbs
Operator Station Type: Cab
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: Closed center load sensing (CCLS)

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: January to April, 2015

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 326.4 HP (243.4 kW) at 1952 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 17.53 Gal/hr (66.34 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.375 lb/hp.hr (0.228 kg/kW.h)
DEF Consumption: 0.76 Gal/hr (2.88 l/h)

Drawbar Performance

Power at Rated Engine Speed: 249.8 HP (186.3 kW) with a drawbar pull of 15065 lbs (67.0 kN) and a speed of 6.22 mph (10.01 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 0.476 lb/hp.hr (0.289 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 14.53 Hp.hr/gal (2.86 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 1050 lb.-ft. (1424 Nm) at 1304 rpm
Torque Rise: 37.7% with a power increase of 7.1% at 1952 rpm

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 22460 lbs (99.9 kN) at hitch points
Pump Delivery Rate: 53.1 GPM (201.1 l/min) at minimum pressure
Hydraulic Power: 67.3 HP (50.2 kW) at delivery pressure of 2435 psi (168 bar)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 17.95 Hp.hr/gal (3.54 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption: 17.44 Gal/hr (66.02 l/h) at 2097 rpm

NTTL.(2015).Nebraska Summary S993 for Massey Ferguson 8737 Diesel. Lincoln, NE:Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/3303