Massey Ferguson has secured a leading position in independent fuel efficiency testing, with the MF 8S.265 Xtra Dyna E-Power delivering the lowest energy consumption in its segment according to the latest DLG PowerMix results. The standardized benchmark, widely used across Europe, confirms the tractor’s advantage in both field and transport scenarios under controlled, repeatable conditions.
DLG PowerMix results confirm lowest fuel consumption in 210 kW class tractors
The official DLG test report shows that the MF 8S.265 Xtra Dyna E-Power achieved 241 g/kWh specific fuel consumption in field work, placing it at the very bottom of the consumption range for tractors in the 210 kW ±20 kW category, where competitors typically fall between 241 and 288 g/kWh.
In transport operations, the tractor recorded 334 g/kWh, again outperforming the broader segment range of 321 to 436 g/kWh.
This positions the machine not just as competitive, but as a benchmark across mixed duty cycles.
From a real world perspective, the data translates into:
- 5.4 l/ha diesel consumption in field operations.
- 3.9 l/100 tkm in transport work.
- Up to 9.9 ha/h area output under test conditions.
- Transport productivity reaching 984 tkm/h at 40 km/h.
These figures highlight not just low fuel burn, but strong productivity per unit of fuel, which is ultimately what determines operating cost.
Field performance data shows consistent efficiency across real farm workloads
Unlike simple lab measurements, the DLG PowerMix protocol simulates 14 real farm applications, including ploughing, cultivation, seeding, PTO work, and transport.
Detailed cycle data shows:
- Heavy draft work such as ploughing delivered around 240 g/kWh.
- Mixed PTO and hydraulic applications ranged between 225 and 258 g/kWh depending on load.
- Typical hourly fuel use in demanding field conditions averaged around 56 to 57 l/h, still below many competitors in this class.
Importantly, efficiency remains stable across both 100 percent and partial engine load scenarios, indicating strong engine and transmission matching rather than optimization for a single test point.
Dual clutch Dyna E-Power transmission delivers measurable efficiency gains
A key factor behind the results is the fully mechanical dual clutch Dyna E-Power transmission, which minimizes power losses compared to hydrostatic CVT systems.
Compared with typical CVT competitors:
- Fuel savings reached up to 4 to 22 g/kWh depending on cycle.
- Efficiency advantage in draft work reached up to 8 percent.
- Total savings can scale to over 5,000 liters per 1,000 hours in heavy field use (based on comparative consumption levels).
At the same time, the alternative Dyna VT continuously variable transmission also performed strongly, averaging 247 g/kWh, confirming that both drivetrain options are competitive, but optimized for different use cases.
Transport efficiency and high load hauling performance verified in DLG testing
Transport testing is often overlooked, but the DLG data shows strong results under load:
- 334 g/kWh at 40 km/h transport speed.
- 336 g/kWh at 50 km/h.
- Tested with a gross train weight of nearly 30 tons.
Even under heavy hauling conditions, the tractor maintains competitive fuel consumption while delivering high throughput, which is critical for operations involving grain logistics or road transport between fields.
MF 8S Xtra series specifications support low fuel consumption and high output
The MF 8S Xtra lineup, launched in 2025, includes models from 205 to 305 hp, with the 8S.265 positioned in the upper mid range.
Key technical highlights:
- AGCO Power 7.4 liter 6 cylinder engine.
- Up to 210 kW maximum power with boost.
- DCT or CVT transmission options depending on application.
- Closed center load sensing hydraulics up to 150 l/min.
- 50 km/h transport capability.
- 3050 mm wheelbase for stability and traction.
The tractor also integrates Massey Ferguson’s Protect U design, separating the engine from the cab to reduce heat, noise, and vibration, alongside an optimized fan management system that reduces parasitic losses.
What the DLG results mean for real farm economics
The significance of the PowerMix result is not just technical but economic.
Based on DLG data and manufacturer calculations:
- Fuel savings can reach up to 3.74 liters per hour.
- Equivalent to 18,700 liters over 5,000 operating hours.
- Directly lowering cost per hectare and cost per ton moved.
In practical terms, this allows operators to:
- Cover more hectares per tank.
- Reduce fuel logistics pressure during peak seasons.
- Improve total cost of ownership without sacrificing output.
About Massey Ferguson
Massey Ferguson is a global agricultural machinery brand under AGCO Corporation, with manufacturing and engineering centers in Europe, North America, and South America. AGCO reported 2024 revenues of approximately $14.4 billion, with Massey Ferguson positioned as one of its core global brands alongside Fendt and Valtra. The company produces tractors ranging from compact utility units to high horsepower machines exceeding 400 hp, serving farms in over 140 countries.
