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Massey Ferguson MF 8S.265: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
The Massey Ferguson MF 8S.265 fits a 40 ft high-cube container after the partial disassembly our crew does: wheels off, exhaust stack and beacons off, and duals off. We crate and label those parts and lash them in the same container, so it ships at container rates to almost any port.
- Transport length
- 17 ft 8 in / 5.38 m
- Transport width
- 7 ft 9 in / 2.35 m
- Transport height
- 11 ft 1 in / 3.39 m
- Weight
- 19,200 lb / 8,700 kg
Massey Ferguson MF 8S.265 transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 17 ft 8 in / 5.38 m | overall, in transport position |
| Transport width | 7 ft 9 in / 2.35 m | over the tracks or tyres |
| Transport height | 11 ft 1 in / 3.39 m | in transport position |
| Weight | 19,200 lb / 8,700 kg | base weight |
| Wheelbase | 10 ft / 3.05 m | |
| Machine type | Tractor | |
| Configuration | Minimum weight (19,200 lb / 8,700 kg; 22,000 lb / 10,000 kg average). Length front to rear linkage arms; total height on the Dyna-7 and Dyna E-Power transmissions, 11 ft 2 in (3.41 m) on Dyna-VT. | |
Manufacturer documents
Links and figures checked October 2026. Linked from the manufacturer; we do not host them.
Published figures for the configuration shown. Shoes, tyres, buckets, counterweights and options change them, so we confirm the dimensions on your machine before booking.
Every way to ship a Massey Ferguson MF 8S.265, best first
Cheapest first: the shipping cost ladder
We price every machine from the bottom rung up. A machine only moves up a rung when a measurement rules out the cheaper method.
Massey Ferguson MF 8S.265 fits a container once our crew takes a few parts off, still the cheapest way to ship it.
- Rung 1
Container
Lowest cost
Best fit for Massey Ferguson MF 8S.265
When: Fits through a 7 ft 8 in / 2.34 m × 8 ft 6 in / 2.58 m door and under 59,500 lb / 27,000 kg, whole or after we take off the bucket, boom, cab or wheels.
- Rung 2
Flat rack
Mid cost
When: Too wide or tall for a container door, but within 14 ft 9 in / 4.5 m wide, 13 ft 1 in / 4 m tall and 86,000 lb / 39,000 kg on one rack.
- Rung 3
RoRo
Mid cost
When: Drives or tows aboard, under 19 ft 8 in / 6 m tall and 110 US tons / 100,000 kg, going to a port with regular RoRo sailings.
- Rung 4
Breakbulk
Highest cost
When: Past flat-rack and roll-trailer limits, or shipped as modules lifted aboard piece by piece.
Worked out from the dimensions above against container, flat rack and RoRo limits. RoRo depends on a regular sailing to your port.
| # | Best method | Fit | Preparation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 ft high-cube containerBest fit | Fits after partial disassembly | We handle the disassembly: wheels off, exhaust stack and beacons off, and duals off. How we containerize |
| 2 | 40 ft flat rack | Out-of-gauge | Ships assembled, blocked and lashed; out-of-gauge surcharge applies (4 ft 9 in / 1.44 m over height). |
| 3 | RoRo | Where a RoRo lane serves the destination | Drives on assembled where a RoRo lane serves the destination. |
| 4 | Breakbulk | Fits as is | Lifted aboard by crane as breakbulk; used when no flat rack or RoRo option suits the port. |
Comparable tractors from other brands
| Machine | L × W × H (transport) | Weight | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massey Ferguson MF 8S.265 | 17 ft 8 in × 7 ft 9 in × 11 ft 1 in (5.38 × 2.35 × 3.39 m) | 19,200 lb / 8,700 kg | 40 ft high-cube container |
| New Holland T7.270 | 18 ft 11 in × 8 ft 1 in × 10 ft 5 in (5.77 × 2.47 × 3.17 m) | 16,100 lb / 7,300 kg | 40 ft high-cube container |
Same machine type within 20% of the weight. Each links to its own page with its published dimensions and verdict.
Where machines like the Massey Ferguson MF 8S.265 go
NigeriaTransit 21-30 daysImport duty 5%HS 8701.90 · 2019
Form M before shipment.
Quote to Nigeria
GhanaTransit 20-28 daysImport duty 5%HS 8701.93 · 2023
Declarations through ICUMS.
Quote to Ghana
AustraliaTransit 28-35 daysImport duty 0–5%HS 8701.93 · 2023
Biosecurity cleaning before loading.
Quote to Australia
Duty rates (most-favoured-nation, averaged across the HS lines of the machine class): UNCTAD TRAINS via World Bank WITS: MFN applied tariff
Preparing a Massey Ferguson MF 8S.265 for export
- Australia and New Zealand reject machines with soil, seeds or plant material. We pressure-wash, open the belly pans and radiator cores, and book the pre-shipment cleaning inspection.
Massey Ferguson MF 8S.265 shipping questions
Does a Massey Ferguson MF 8S.265 fit in a shipping container?
The Massey Ferguson MF 8S.265 fits a 40 ft high-cube container after the partial disassembly our crew does: wheels off, exhaust stack and beacons off, and duals off. We crate and label those parts and lash them in the same container, so it ships at container rates to almost any port.
How much does a Massey Ferguson MF 8S.265 weigh for shipping?
Massey Ferguson lists the Massey Ferguson MF 8S.265 at 19,200 lb (8,700 kg) (base weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a Massey Ferguson MF 8S.265?
17 ft 8 in × 7 ft 9 in × 11 ft 1 in (5.38 × 2.35 × 3.39 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from Massey Ferguson's published specifications for the Massey Ferguson MF 8S.265.
What has to come off a Massey Ferguson MF 8S.265 to ship it?
For a 40 ft high-cube container: wheels off, exhaust stack and beacons off, and duals off. Our crew does the work, then crates, labels and lashes every part in the same container, with documentation for reassembly.
Can a Massey Ferguson MF 8S.265 ship RoRo?
Yes, where a RoRo lane serves your destination port. It drives on under its own power. RoRo from the U.S. reaches fewer countries than containers and flat racks, so we check your port first.