51AVÊÓÆµ

Massey Ferguson upgrades 8S range with an Xtra designation

Launched in 2020, MF’s 205 to 305hp 8S range have been upgraded for autumn 2025 with new features and powertrain refinements

Toby Whatley
Head of Machinery and 51AVÊÓÆµTechnology
clock • 2 min read
Massey Ferguson upgrades 8S range with an Xtra designation

Five years after its launch, the Massey Ferguson 8S range has been upgraded with the introduction of the Xtra moniker on all models. Visually the models will see changes to the bonnet design and colouring...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Machinery

Claas upgrades Xerion 12 with automation, comfort and efficiency enhancements

Claas upgrades Xerion 12 with automation, comfort and efficiency enhancements

New autonomous operation capabilities, enhanced transmission performance and lower operating costs headline a series of updates for Claas's flagship high-horsepower tractor range, James Huyton reports.

James Huyton
clock 12 June 2026 • 3 min read
Muck Management event showcases latest slurry and manure handling machinery

Muck Management event showcases latest slurry and manure handling machinery

New spreaders, slurry tankers and pumping systems were among the machinery highlights at the inaugural Muck Management event in North Wales, where manufacturers demonstrated the latest technology for handling organic nutrient

Toby Whatley
clock 10 June 2026 • 4 min read
Opinion: Has tractor tech got out of hand?

Opinion: Has tractor tech got out of hand?

James Huyton asks has the amount of tech offered on new tractors now gone beyond what most farms need on a daily basis?

James Huyton
clock 09 June 2026 • 2 min read