Massey Ferguson 8S.245 tractor: A new era
In all fairness you can't accuse the Massey Ferguson design team of playing it safe with the 8S tractors' styling. The inclined windscreen, broad mudguards and the 240mm void between the bonnet and cab are especially noticeable. The colour scheme also harks back to the 1980s Massey 2000 series, with the angular construction and grey cab frame, the small decorative elements in satin chrome and the interior panels in ‘Ontario sand’ in particular catching your eye.
Four models up to 265hp
The new 8S replaces the larger frame tractors in the 7700S range. There are four models, from the 8S.205 (152kW/205hp) to the range-topper 8S.265 (197kW/265hp), all benefitting from a 20hp power boost, which is gradually activated at travel speeds over 6km/hr, even without the pto engaged.
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