Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the large ag tractor category. Use the operator manual and actual engine/tractor configuration before sizing implements or judging working power.
Massey Ferguson 8S.225 Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 8S.225 have?
The listed engine output is 221.3 hp, close to the 210 hp benchmark average. That puts the tractor in a normal working range for this benchmark group, with 221.3 hp as the main engine number.
How much PTO horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 8S.225 have?
The listed PTO output is 195.8 hp, close to the 175 hp benchmark average. Use 195.8 PTO hp as the practical implement-sizing number.
How much engine power reaches the PTO on the Massey Ferguson 8S.225?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 88.5%, from 221.3 engine hp to 195.8 PTO hp. That is a normal usable range for judging PTO implement fit.
How big is the Massey Ferguson 8S.225 engine?
The engine displacement is 449.4 ci, below the 520 ci benchmark average. Smaller displacement usually means less engine size behind each horsepower number.
Is the Massey Ferguson 8S.225 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 2.3 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 449.4 ci and 195.8 PTO hp. That is a smaller-displacement, higher-output style result.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Massey Ferguson 8S.225 make?
The output density is about 26.5 PTO hp per liter, using 195.8 PTO hp and 7.4 L of displacement. Higher hp/L means more output squeezed from each liter; lower hp/L usually means a more relaxed engine tune.
How much torque does the Massey Ferguson 8S.225 have?
The listed torque is 738 lb-ft, close to the 700 lb-ft benchmark average. The 738 lb-ft figure is a normal torque result for this class.
Does the Massey Ferguson 8S.225 have good torque for its PTO horsepower?
The torque-to-PTO-power figure is about 3.8 lb-ft per PTO hp, using 738 lb-ft and 195.8 PTO hp. A higher number usually points to a slower, gruntier working feel.
What rpm is the Massey Ferguson 8S.225 rated at?
The rated speed is 1,850 rpm, close to the 2,100 rpm benchmark average. The 1,850 rpm figure is around normal for this class.
Official information note
Horsepower and engine specs can vary by year, market, engine option, fuel system, test standard and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, spec plate, parts book and official masseyferguson.com website before buying parts, sizing implements or making repair decisions.
