Massey Ferguson 8740S

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 8740S is a powerful row crop tractor built for serious farming. It has a strong 6-cylinder diesel engine made by AGCO Power. This engine can produce 400 horsepower, which is very high compared to most tractors. The engine is big too, with a displacement of 512.6 cubic inches, putting it well above average in size.

This tractor uses a special transmission called a CVT, which means it can change speeds smoothly without shifting gears. It has four-wheel drive and power steering, making it easy to control in tough fields. The 8740S is a big machine, measuring 218.6 inches long and 138.4 inches tall. It's also heavy, weighing 23,810 pounds, which is more than most tractors. The tractor has a three-point hitch at the back for attaching tools and a closed-center hydraulic system for powering equipment.

The 8740S comes with a comfortable cab for the driver and has some nice features like front axle suspension for a smoother ride. It meets Stage IV emissions standards, which means it's designed to be cleaner for the environment. This tractor is built to handle big jobs on large farms, with its strong engine, heavy weight, and advanced features.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 400 hp (298.3 kW)

Transmission: Continuously-variable transmission (CVT)

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 23810 lb (10800 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Massey Ferguson 8740S vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Massey Ferguson 8740S is Excellent. It is greater than 99% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 0.5K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Massey Ferguson 8740S is Excellent. It is greater than 94% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 0.6K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Massey Ferguson 8740S is Excellent. It is greater than 91% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Massey Ferguson 8740S is Below Average. It is greater than 14% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
AGCO Power
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Valve Configuration
24-valve
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
6
Displacement
513 ci (8.4 L)
Bore
4.37 in (111.0 mm)
Stroke
5.71 in (145.0 mm)
Rated RPM
1950
Power Output
400 hp (298.3 kW)

Transmission

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

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type
4WD
Steering Type
Power