Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 8730

The Massey Ferguson 8730 is a row-crop tractor produced from 2014 to 2017 as part of the 8700 Series. It is built in Jackson, Minnesota, USA by Massey Ferguson, a part of AGCO. The tractor features an AGCO POWER 8.4L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with air-to-air intercooler, delivering 265 hp rated power and up to 295 hp maximum power. It uses a Dyna-VT continuously variable transmission (CVT) with infinite forward and reverse gears in two ranges. The 8730 includes four-wheel drive, electro-hydraulic differential lock, hydrostatic power steering, and hydraulic wet disc brakes. The cab is standard with air-conditioning and offers optional OptiRide Plus hydraulic cab suspension. Hydraulics are closed center load sensing (CCLS) with 2900 psi pressure and 54 gpm pump flow. The tractor hitch supports category III/IVN with a rear lift capacity of 26455 lbs. The rear PTO is independent with 1000/1000E (1.75) type. Dimensions include a 122 inch wheelbase, 218.6 inch length, 141 inch cab height, and a shipping weight of 23810 lbs. Electrical system features a 12 volt negative ground with a 240 amp alternator. The 8730 is related to models 8730S, 8727, 8732, and 8660 and has a similar Challenger model MT655E.
Power265 hp
Founded2014 - 2017
Model8730

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 8730

Power
Engine power265 hp (197.6 kW)
PTO (tested)261.5 hp (195.0 kW)
PTO (claimed)225 hp (167.8 kW)
Drawbar (tested)217.2 hp (162.0 kW)
Engine
Typeturbocharged with air-to-air intercooler diesel
Power265 hp (197.6 kW)
Coolingliquid-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders6-cylinder 24-valve
EmissionsTier IV
Fuel tank166 gal (628.3 L)
Rated RPM2100
Bore/Stroke4.37x5.71 inches (111 x 145 mm)
Displacement512.6 ci (8.4 L)
ManufacturerAGCO POWER
Maximum Power295 hp (220.0 kW)
Starter volts12
Emission controlselective catalytic reduction (SCR)
Exhaust fluid (DEF)15.8 gal (59.8 L)
Variants
Similar Challenger modelMT655E
Dimensions
Length218.6 inches (555 cm)
Wheelbase122 inches (309 cm)
Height (cab)141 inches (358 cm)
Bar rear axle4.33 by 105 inches (109 by 2667 mm), 4.33 by 118 inches (109 by 2997 mm)
Shipping weight23810 lbs (10800 kg)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Charging amps240 (twin 120A)
Charging volts12
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center load sensing (CCLS)
Valves4 to 6
Pressure2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Pump flow54 gpm (204.4 lpm)
Mechanical
Cabstandard with air-conditioning. Optional OptiRide Plus hydraulic cab suspension. AgCommand ready; AUTO-GUIDE 3000
DriveFour-wheel drive
BrakesHydraulic wet disc brakes
Steeringhydrostatic power
Differential lockelectro-hydraulic
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
Series8700 Series
Built inJackson, Minnesota, USA
Years produced2014 - 2017
Transmission
Typecontinuously variable transmission (CVT)
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)
TransmissionDyna-VT
Tractor hitch
DrawbarCat. 3
Rear TypeIII/IVN
Optional drawbarCat 3 Heavy Duty, Cat 4
Rear lift (at ends)26455 lbs (11999 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type1000/1000E (1.75)