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John Deere 7R 290 vs Fendt 930 Vario vs Massey Ferguson MF 8S.285 vs Case IH Magnum 295
Compare current source-backed specifications for four high-horsepower tractors around the 285 to 296 horsepower class. Values below come from the current published records in Farm Machine Specs; missing cells stay unpublished rather than being estimated.
Key differences
Largest numeric spreads among shared normalized specifications. These are descriptive comparisons, not best-or-worst ratings.
- Hitch lift capacity: Massey Ferguson MF 8S.285 22,000 lb vs Fendt 930 Vario 27,899 lb.
- Maximum engine torque: Massey Ferguson MF 8S.285 929.3 ft-lb vs Fendt 930 Vario 1,143.2 ft-lb.
- Engine displacement: Massey Ferguson MF 8S.285 7.4 L vs Fendt 930 Vario 9.037 L.
- Maximum engine power (individual product page): Massey Ferguson MF 8S.285 285 hp vs Case IH Magnum 295 325 hp.
- Standard 4WD wheelbase: John Deere 7R 290 115.2 in vs Fendt 930 Vario 124 in.
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Customize comparisonDimensions & Weight
| Specification | John Deere 7R 290 | Fendt 930 Vario | Massey Ferguson MF 8S.285 | Case IH Magnum 295 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard 4WD wheelbase | 115.2 inOfficial source | 124 inOfficial source | — | — |
Engine
| Specification | John Deere 7R 290 | Fendt 930 Vario | Massey Ferguson MF 8S.285 | Case IH Magnum 295 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine manufacturer | John DeereOfficial source | — | AGCO PowerOfficial source | FPT / Case IHOfficial source |
| Cylinders | 6Official source | — | 6Official source | — |
| Engine displacement | 9 LOfficial source | 9.037 LOfficial source | 7.4 LOfficial source | 8.7 LOfficial source |
| Rated engine power (individual product page) | 290 hpOfficial source | 296 hpOfficial source | — | 295 hpOfficial source |
| Maximum engine power (individual product page) | 319 hpOfficial source | 296 hpOfficial source | 285 hpOfficial source | 325 hpOfficial source |
| Emissions system | Final Tier 4 / current North America compliant engine selectionOfficial source | — | Tier 4 FinalOfficial source | — |
| Maximum engine torque | — | 1,143.2 ft-lbOfficial source | 929.3 ft-lbOfficial source | — |
Machine Configuration
| Specification | John Deere 7R 290 | Fendt 930 Vario | Massey Ferguson MF 8S.285 | Case IH Magnum 295 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operator station | CabOfficial source | — | — | CabOfficial source |
PTO
| Specification | John Deere 7R 290 | Fendt 930 Vario | Massey Ferguson MF 8S.285 | Case IH Magnum 295 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTO power | 242 hpOfficial source | — | — | 248 hpOfficial source |
Transmission
| Specification | John Deere 7R 290 | Fendt 930 Vario | Massey Ferguson MF 8S.285 | Case IH Magnum 295 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard transmission | John Deere e23 42 km/h (26 mph)Official source | — | — | PowerDrive or CVXDriveOfficial source |
Hydraulics
| Specification | John Deere 7R 290 | Fendt 930 Vario | Massey Ferguson MF 8S.285 | Case IH Magnum 295 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch lift capacity | — | 27,899 lbOfficial source | 22,000 lbOfficial source | — |