Massey Ferguson 8400

Coolant capacity & service interval

Massey Ferguson 8400 requires 34 liters of coolant. Service intervals include checking at 400 hours and changing at 1200 hours. The data covers 4 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
8450 (2004-2008)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 34 liter
  • Check 400 hours
  • Change 1200 hours
8460 (2004-2008)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 34 liter
  • Check 400 hours
  • Change 1200 hours
8470 (2004-2008)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 34 liter
  • Check 400 hours
  • Change 1200 hours
8480 (2004-2008)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 34 liter
  • Check 400 hours
  • Change 1200 hours

Additional Notes

  • The Massey Ferguson 8400 series cooling system holds 34 liters across all four variants — the 8450, 8460, 8470, and 8480 — each covering the 2004-2008 model years.
  • A 34-liter capacity is consistent with large-displacement agricultural tractor cooling systems, where high thermal loads from extended field operation demand substantial coolant volume to maintain stable engine temperatures.
  • The check interval for the cooling system is set at every 400 hours under normal use conditions, meaning the coolant level and condition are to be inspected at regular operational intervals rather than on a calendar basis.
  • The coolant change interval is specified at 1,200 hours under normal use conditions, which is three times the length of the check interval, reflecting the difference between routine inspection and full fluid replacement cycles.
  • All four models — the 8450, 8460, 8470, and 8480 — share identical cooling system specifications, with no variation in capacity, check interval, or change interval across the 2004-2008 production span.

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