Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 8480

The Massey Ferguson 8480 is a row-crop tractor produced from 2004 to 2007 as part of the 8400 Series. Built in Beauvais, France, it features a powerful 8.4L 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled Sisu diesel engine delivering 290 hp. The tractor offers advanced transmission options including a 42-speed power shift (DynaStep) and a continuously variable transmission (Dyna-VT). It is equipped with four-wheel drive, hydrostatic power steering, and independent hydraulic wet disc brakes. The hydraulics system is a closed center PFC with 2900 psi pressure and up to 39 gpm flow. The tractor hitch is category III with a rear lift capacity of 14,400 lbs at 24 inches. The PTO is independent with 540/1000 rpm and optional 540E/1000 rpm. Dimensions include a 121-inch wheelbase, 206-inch length, and 122-inch height. Weight ranges from 19,951 lbs shipping to 31,890 lbs ballasted. Tires are 16.9R30 front and 18.4R46 rear. The 1090 front-end loader attachment offers substantial lift and breakout forces with various reach and clearance specifications.

Power290 hp

Founded2004 - 2007

Model8480

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 8480

Power

Engine power	290 hp (216.3 kW)
PTO (tested)	267.7 hp (199.6 kW)
PTO (claimed)	240 hp (179.0 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	210.9 hp (157.3 kW)

Tires

Rear tire	18.4R46
Front tire	16.9R30

Engine

Type	turbocharged intercooled diesel
Power	290 hp (216.3 kW)
Cooling	liquid-cooled
Cylinders	6-cylinder
Rated RPM	2200
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Bore/Stroke	4.370x5.709 inches (111 x 145 mm)
Displacement	513.8 ci (8.4 L)
Manufacturer	Sisu
Starter volts	12
Compression ratio	17.5:1

Weight

Shipping	19,951 lbs (9049 kg)
Ballasted	31,890 lbs (14465 kg)
Operating	20,370 lbs (9239 kg)

Fuel tank

Capacity	158.5 gal (599.9 L)

Dimensions

Height	122 inches (309 cm)
Length	206 inches (523 cm)
Wheelbase	121 inches (307 cm)

Hydraulics

Type	closed center PFC
Valves	4 or 5
Pressure	2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Total flow	39 gpm (147.6 lpm)

Mechanical

Cab	standard with air-conditioning
Drive	Four-wheel drive
Brakes	Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes
Steering	hydrostatic power
Final drives	inboard planetary

Production

Type	Row-Crop tractor
Series	8400 Series
Built in	Beauvais, France
Years produced	2004 - 2007

Attachments

Loader	1090 Loader
Dump angle	47°
Bucket width	96 inches (243 cm)
Reach dumped	26 inches (66 cm)
Reach ground	103 inches (261 cm)
Height at pin	181 inches (459 cm)
Rollback angle	39°
Breakout at pin	8449 lbs (3832 kg)
Breakout bucket	6313 lbs (2863 kg)
Clearance level	173 inches (439 cm)
Clearance dumped	152 inches (386 cm)
Lift 1.5m at pin	7658 lbs (3473 kg)
Lift full at pin	6919 lbs (3138 kg)
Lift full at 500mm	4799 lbs (2176 kg)

Transmission

Type 1	power shift
Type 2	continuously variable transmission
Gears 1	42 forward and 36 reverse
Gears 2	infinite forward and reverse
Notes 1	The Dyna-Step transmission is mechanically the same as the CVT, but the operator shifts through set gears as with a power shift. There are 21 forward gear shifts in two ranges.
Transmission 1	DynaStep
Transmission 2	Dyna-VT
Transmission options	42-speed power shift, continuously variable transmission