John Deere 8420T vs Massey Ferguson 8480
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Massey Ferguson 8480 is more powerful than the John Deere 8420T: 290 HP versus 284 HP (+6 HP, +2%).
- The Massey Ferguson 8480 is the more recent model: production started in 2004, versus 2002 for the John Deere 8420T.
- The John Deere 8420T offers a higher rear lift capacity: 6885 kg versus 6531 kg.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 8420T | Massey Ferguson 8480 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 284 HP | 290 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2005 | 2004–2007 |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 6 |
| Displacement | 8.1 L | 8.4 L |
| Drive | — | 4WD |
| Transmission | Power shift | Power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 16 / 4 | 42 / 36 |
| Rear lift capacity | 6 885 kg | 6 531 kg |
| Wheelbase | — | 307 cm |
| Length | — | 523 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |