The Massey Ferguson 8480 is a 4WD row-crop tractor from the 8400 series. This tractor was manufactured by Massey Ferguson in France from 2004 to 2007. The Massey Ferguson 8480 is equipped with an 8.4 L (513.0 cu·in) six-cylinder diesel engine and one of two transmissions: the DynaStep transmission with 21 forward and 18 reverse gears or the Dyna-VT transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.
The MF 8480 row-crop tractor used the Sisu Diesel engine. It is a 8.4 L, 8,407 cm2, (514.0 cu·in) six-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine with 111.0 mm (4.37 in) of the cylinder bore and 145.0 mm (5.71 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 17.5:1. This engine produced 294.2 PS (216.3 kW; 290.0 HP) at 2,200 rpm of output power.
The Massey Ferguson 8480 is equipped with hydrostatic power steering, independent hydraulic wet disc brakes, Cab standard, and 600.0 liters (158.5 US gal.; 132.0 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
Massey Ferguson 8480 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Massey Ferguson 8480 |
| Length | 5,230 mm (205.9 in) |
| Width | – |
| Height | 3,090 mm (121.7 in) |
| Wheel base | 3,070 mm (120.9 in) |
| Weight | 9,240 kg (20,371 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 600.0 liters (158.5 US gal.; 132 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V |
| Cabin type | Cab standard |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Sisu Diesel |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 8.4 L, 8,407 cm2, (514.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 111.0 mm X 145.0 mm (4.37 in X 5.71 in) |
| Compression ratio | 17.5:1 |
| Horsepower | 294.2 PS (216.3 kW; 290.0 HP) at 2,200 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Steering type | Hydrostatic power |
| Brakes | Independent hydraulic wet disc |
| Transmission model | DynaStep |
| Transmission type | – |
| Gears | 21 forward and 18 reverse |
| Transmission model | Dyna-VT |
| Transmission type | Continuously variable transmission |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 16.9R30 |
| Rear tires | Ag: 18.4R46 |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Caterogy | III |
| Control type | – |
| Lift capacity (at 610 mm / 24 in) | 6,530 kg (14,400 lbs) |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Rear PTO type | Independent |
| Rear PTO speed |
540/1,000 rpm 540E/1,000 rpm (optional) |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | Closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC) |
| Pressure | 2900 psi (199.9 bar) |
| Valves | 4 or 5 |
| Total flow | 39.0 gpm (147.6 lpm) |