AGCO Massey Ferguson MF 8140 A
Built: 1995–1999 · Series: 8100er-Baureihe
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Massey Ferguson 8100 Series – Flagship of the 1990s, Built 1995 to 1999, with Six-Cylinder Engines, 99.4 to 191.4 kW/135 to 260 hp and Operating Weight from 5,430 to 9,770 kg
The 8100 series formed Massey Ferguson's flagship class from 1995 to 1999. According to the register, output of the recorded models ranges from 99.4 to 191.4 kW, using six-cylinder engines with displacement from 5,987 to 8,419 cm³.
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Recorded operating weight runs from 5,430 to 9,770 kg, wheelbase from 2,777 to 3,075 mm, and top speed of the listed models spans 30 to 40 km/h. The largest models, the MF 8170 A and MF 8180 A, joined the series only in 1998.
The 8100 series targeted large arable farms and contractors and was succeeded by the 8200 series in 1999. For a used model, check the turbocharger and charge-air cooler, as the large six-cylinder engines face high thermal loads under full load.
With rated outputs from 99.4 to 191.4 kW, the 8100 series fell within the ISO 730 Category III range for the rear three-point hitch, with a standard dual-speed power take-off at 540 and 1,000 revolutions per minute for heavy implements. Engines from the 1995 to 1999 production years still lacked exhaust gas recirculation, particulate filters or SCR technology.
Massey Ferguson remains part of the AGCO group today, so spare parts for the engine, gearbox and hydraulics of this series run through the existing AGCO parts network, including the elaborate charge-air cooling of the large six-cylinder engines.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Massey Ferguson 8100er-Baureihe, Massey Ferguson
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 160 hp (117.8 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,200 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 637 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,398 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 6,596 cm³correct |
| Bore | 108 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 120 mmcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,038 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,120 mmcorrect |
| Height | 3,034 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,940 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 463 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,115 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear- or four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 32V/32R or 48V/48Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 11.00-16 ASF (A: 16.9 R 30 AS)correct |
| Rear tyres | 20.8 R 42 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 30 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 19.3 kW/t (118 kW / 6.1 t)
Power class: Large (100–180 hp)
Stronger than 85% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the AGCO Massey Ferguson MF 8140 A have?
The AGCO Massey Ferguson MF 8140 A delivers 160 hp.
How much does the AGCO Massey Ferguson MF 8140 A weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,115 kg.
What engine does the AGCO Massey Ferguson MF 8140 A have?
6 cylinders, 6,596 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the AGCO Massey Ferguson MF 8140 A go?
Top speed is 30 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the AGCO Massey Ferguson MF 8140 A?
5,038 mm × 2,120 mm × 3,034 mm.
When was the AGCO Massey Ferguson MF 8140 A built?
Production years: 1995–1999.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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