Massey Ferguson 8740S

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 8740S is a row-crop tractor that offers advanced features suited for modern agriculture demands. It is equipped with a dependable AGCO Power 6-cylinder, 24-valve turbocharged diesel engine with a liquid-cooling system that produces 400 horsepower. This is paired with a continuously variable transmission allowing for infinite gear ratios, improving efficiency during field or transport work. The 8740S also features a three-point rear hitch with a Category 3 rating, power steering for easier maneuverability, and a cab operator station for comfort during long operations. Its Quadlink front axle suspension ensures a smooth ride over uneven fields. The tractor also complies with Stage IV emission standards using the SCR technology, emphasizing its commitment to environmental sustainability. Heavy-duty standard ag tires (Front: 620/75R30, Rear: 650/85R42) provide traction and reduce soil compaction. It was first introduced in 2018 and boasts a timeless design that balances functionality and operator comfort.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 400

Transmission: Continuously-variable transmission (CVT)

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 23810

Fuel Type: Diesel

Massey Ferguson 8740S vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Excellent
Greater than 92% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Above Average
Greater than 77% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
AGCO Power
Model
-
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
-
Valve Configuration
24-valve
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
6
Displacement (ci)
512.6
Bore (in)
4.37
Stroke (in)
5.71
Rated RPM
1950
Power Output (hp)
400

Transmission

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

Dimensions

Length (in)
218.6
Width (in)
-
Height (in)
138.4 (height with cab)
Operating Weight (lb)
23810

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
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
Standard tires (ag): Front: 620/75R30. Rear: 650/85R42
Manufacture - End Year
-
Hitch Type
Three-Point Hitch (Rear Type: III)
Hitch Category
Category 3
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
Cab
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
Closed-center load-sensing