Massey Ferguson 8120 Hydraulic Specs

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The Massey Ferguson 8120 tractor hydraulic capacity is 19.8 gal | 74.9 L, pump flow is 29.1 gpm | 110.1 lpm, and hydraulic pressure is 2931 psi | 202.1 bar.

Hydraulic Capacity19.8 gal | 74.9 L
Hydraulic Flow29.1 gpm | 110.1 lpm
Pressure2931 psi | 202.1 bar
Hydraulic Typeclosed center load-sensing
Valves / Remotes3 or 4
Lift Capacity14445 lbs | 6552 kg

Massey Ferguson 8120 Hydraulic Capacity & Flow Specs

Hydraulic type closed center load-sensing
Hydraulic capacity 19.8 gal | 74.9 L
Hydraulic pressure 2931 psi | 202.1 bar
Pump flow 29.1 gpm | 110.1 lpm
Hydraulic valves 3 or 4

Massey Ferguson 8120 Hitch, Remote & Lift Specs

Rear hitch type III
Rear hitch control electronic draft control
Rear lift at ends 14445 lbs | 6552 kg

Massey Ferguson 8120 Useful Hydraulic Calculations

Pump flow per gallon of hydraulic capacity 1.5 gpm per gal
Hydraulic tank turnover estimate about 0.7 minutes at rated pump flow
Rear lift per pump gpm 496.4 lb per gpm
Rear lift per hydraulic gallon 729.5 lb per gal
Estimated hydraulic horsepower about 49.8 hydraulic hp from listed pressure and pump flow
Metric capacity vs pump flow 74.9 L capacity with 29.1 gpm pump flow

Massey Ferguson 8120 Hydraulic Comparison Charts

Hydraulic capacity comparison

This model

19.8 gal

Average

42 gal

Low

22 gal

High

80 gal

Pump flow comparison

This model

29.1 gpm

Average

50 gpm

Low

25 gpm

High

90 gpm

Hydraulic pressure comparison

This model

2,931 psi

Average

3,100 psi

Low

2,600 psi

High

3,700 psi

Rear lift comparison

This model

14,445 lb

Average

15,500 lb

Low

9,000 lb

High

26,000 lb

Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the large ag tractor category. These are comparison guides only; use the operator manual and exact tractor configuration before buying parts, oil, loaders or hydraulic implements.

Massey Ferguson 8120 Steering, Brakes & Mechanical Hydraulic Notes

Steering Power steering
Brakes Hydraulic wet disc brakes

Massey Ferguson 8120 Hydraulic Capacity FAQ

Is the Massey Ferguson 8120 hydraulic capacity big or small for its size?

The Massey Ferguson 8120 lists 19.8 gal | 74.9 L of hydraulic capacity, which is below the 42 gal benchmark for this group. Real talk: that is not automatically bad, but it gives you less oil volume as a heat buffer during loader work, hydraulic motors or long remote use.

Will the Massey Ferguson 8120 hydraulics feel fast or slow?

The useful speed clue is 29.1 gpm | 110.1 lpm pump flow, below the 50 gpm benchmark for this group. Expect hydraulic functions to be steady rather than fast, especially with loaders or big cylinders.

What does the Massey Ferguson 8120 hydraulic pressure tell you?

The pressure spec is 2931 psi | 202.1 bar, close to the 3,100 psi benchmark. That is a normal working-pressure number for this tractor category.

What matters most for loader speed on the Massey Ferguson 8120?

On the Massey Ferguson 8120, 29.1 gpm | 110.1 lpm pump flow points to slower loader and cylinder movement, 2,931 psi pressure affects force more than speed, and 14,445 lb listed lift is the number to watch for implement weight. Flow is the speed number; pressure and lift are the force numbers.

How do you judge hydraulic implement fit on the Massey Ferguson 8120?

For implement matching, the useful checks are 29.1 gpm flow, 2,931 psi pressure, 14,445 lb listed lift, and 3 or 4 remote/valve listing. That combination is more likely to feel slow on loaders, rear remotes and large cylinders, normal on pressure for the class, and has less oil volume to absorb heat during long hydraulic jobs, so match the implement by hydraulic demand, hitch category and actual tractor setup rather than model name alone.

Is the Massey Ferguson 8120 rear lift capacity strong?

The listed lift figure is 14445 lbs | 6552 kg, close to the 15,500 lb benchmark. It is in the normal range, so implement length and ballast matter as much as the headline lift number.

Are the Massey Ferguson 8120 hydraulic remotes enough?

The Massey Ferguson 8120 remote/valve listing is 3 or 4. Because that wording may be optional or configuration-dependent, treat it as a setup check before buying an implement that needs rear hydraulic outlets.

Will the Massey Ferguson 8120 hydraulics handle long hydraulic jobs?

The useful heat clues are 19.8 gal of hydraulic capacity, 29.1 gpm flow, 2,931 psi pressure, and about 49.8 hydraulic hp by the pressure-flow estimate. That is a fairly normal flow-to-oil-volume relationship for mixed tractor work.

How much hydraulic power does the Massey Ferguson 8120 make on paper?

Using 2,931 psi and 29.1 gpm, the rough pressure-flow estimate is about 49.8 hydraulic hp. That is a serious hydraulic power figure for demanding hydraulic functions. It is a comparison number, not engine horsepower.

What do the Massey Ferguson 8120 hitch hydraulic specs mean?

The hitch-side hydraulic clues are that rear hitch type is III, hitch control is electronic draft control, and listed lift is 14445 lbs | 6552 kg. For real implement choice, hitch category gets it connected, lift capacity gets it raised, and hydraulic flow gets cylinders moving at a usable speed.

Official information note

Hydraulic capacity, pressure, flow, valves, remotes and lift specs can vary by year, market, transmission, pump option, loader package and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, hydraulic oil dipstick/sight glass, parts book and official masseyferguson.com website before buying hydraulic oil, servicing the system or sizing hydraulic implements.