John Deere 8440 vs Massey Ferguson 4780

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John Deere 8440

John Deere 8440

215 HP · 1979–1982

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Massey Ferguson 4780

Massey Ferguson 4780

215 HP · 1983–1993

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 8440 and the Massey Ferguson 4780 deliver the same power: 215 HP.
  • The Massey Ferguson 4780 is the more recent model: production started in 1983, versus 1979 for the John Deere 8440.
  • The John Deere 8440 is heavier: 12061 kg versus 9348 kg for the Massey Ferguson 4780.
  • The Massey Ferguson 4780 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 5298 kg versus 3876 kg.

Full specs comparison

John Deere 8440Massey Ferguson 4780
Power215 HP215 HP
Production years1979–19821983–1993
FuelDieselDiesel
Cylinders66
Displacement7.6 L11 L
Weight12 061 kg9 348 kg
Drive4WD4WD
TransmissionPartial power shift
Gears (fwd/rev)16 / 610 / 2
Rear lift capacity3 876 kg5 298 kg
Wheelbase317 cm299 cm
Length567 cm586 cm
CabYesYes

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