The Massey Ferguson 8450 tractor engine horsepower is 215 hp | 160.3 kW, PTO horsepower is 180 hp | 134.2 kW, and the drawbar horsepower is 155.2 hp | 115.7 kW.
Massey Ferguson 8450 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
Starter volts
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Massey Ferguson 8450 Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
215 hp
Average
210 hp
Low
120 hp
High
380 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
180 hp
Average
175 hp
Low
100 hp
High
320 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
155.2 hp
Average
150 hp
Low
85 hp
High
280 hp
Displacement comparison
This model
449.4 ci
Average
520 ci
Low
360 ci
High
750 ci
Rated RPM comparison
This model
2,200 rpm
Average
2,100 rpm
Low
1,600 rpm
High
2,500 rpm
Engine size per PTO HP
This model
2.5 ci/hp
Average
3.3 ci/hp
Low
2 ci/hp
High
5.2 ci/hp
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 8450 Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 8450 have?
The listed engine output is 215 hp, close to the 210 hp benchmark average. That puts the tractor in a normal working range for this benchmark group, with 215 hp as the main engine number.
How much PTO horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 8450 have?
The listed PTO output is 180 hp, close to the 175 hp benchmark average. Use 180 PTO hp as the practical implement-sizing number.
How much drawbar horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 8450 have?
The listed drawbar output is 155.2 hp, close to the 150 hp benchmark average. It gives a realistic pulling-power figure of about 155.2 hp.
How much engine power reaches the PTO on the Massey Ferguson 8450?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 83.7%, from 215 engine hp to 180 PTO hp. That is a normal usable range for judging PTO implement fit.
How efficient is the Massey Ferguson 8450 for pulling work?
The drawbar-to-engine transfer is about 72.2%, from 215 engine hp to 155.2 drawbar hp. That gives a more grounded pulling estimate than engine horsepower alone.
Is the Massey Ferguson 8450 better judged by PTO hp or drawbar hp?
The drawbar output is about 86.2% of PTO output, comparing 155.2 drawbar hp with 180 PTO hp. That helps separate pulling ability from PTO implement ability.
How big is the Massey Ferguson 8450 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 8450 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 2.5 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 449.4 ci and 180 PTO hp. That is a smaller-displacement, higher-output style result.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Massey Ferguson 8450 make?
The output density is about 24.3 PTO hp per liter, using 180 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.
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.
