AGCO Massey Ferguson MF 8280 A
Built: 1999–2002 · Series: 8200er-Baureihe
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Massey Ferguson 8200 Series – Flagship, 1999 to 2003, with Six-Cylinder Engines, 106.7 to 191.4 kW/145 to 260 hp and Operating Weight from 6,610 to 9,795 kg
The 8200 series replaced the 8100 series as Massey Ferguson's flagship class in 1999 and was built until 2003. According to the register, output of the recorded models ranges from 106.7 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 6,610 to 9,795 kg, wheelbase from 2,838 to 3,087 mm, and top speed of the listed models is 40 km/h.
The 8200 series targeted large arable farms and contractors with heavy draft requirements. For a used model, check the gearbox variant and the condition of the hydraulic pump, as the large models often worked continuously with heavy implements.
With rated outputs from 106.7 to 191.4 kW, the 8200 series likewise 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. Engines from the 1999 to 2003 production years still lacked exhaust gas recirculation, particulate filters or SCR technology, but like the preceding 8100 series ran with turbocharging and charge-air cooling.
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. The series' heavy-duty hydraulic pump was built for continuous work with towed balers and large cultivators.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Massey Ferguson 8200er-Baureihe, Massey Ferguson
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 260 hp (191.4 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,200 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 1,086 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,306 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 8,419 cm³correct |
| Bore | 111 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 145 mmcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,257 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,518 mmcorrect |
| Height | 3,135 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,075 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 510 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 9,770 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 18V/8Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 600/70 R 28 AScorrect |
| Rear tyres | 650/85 R 38 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 40 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 19.6 kW/t (191 kW / 9.8 t)
Power class: Heavy (> 180 hp)
Stronger than 95% 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 8280 A have?
The AGCO Massey Ferguson MF 8280 A delivers 260 hp.
How much does the AGCO Massey Ferguson MF 8280 A weigh?
The unladen weight is 9,770 kg.
What engine does the AGCO Massey Ferguson MF 8280 A have?
6 cylinders, 8,419 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the AGCO Massey Ferguson MF 8280 A go?
Top speed is 40 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the AGCO Massey Ferguson MF 8280 A?
5,257 mm × 2,518 mm × 3,135 mm.
When was the AGCO Massey Ferguson MF 8280 A built?
Production years: 1999–2002.
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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