Massey Ferguson 8600
AdBlue (DEF) capacity & service interval
The Massey Ferguson 8600 model uses AdBlue (DEF) fluid with a capacity of 60 liters. The data covers 5 configurations of this model.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| MF 8650 (Tier 4i) (2012-2014) |
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| MF 8660 (Tier 4i) (2012-2014) |
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| MF 8670 (Tier 4i) (2012-2014) |
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| MF 8680 (Tier 4i) (2012-2014) |
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| MF 8690 (Tier 4i) (2012-2014) |
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Additional Notes
- All five variants in the Massey Ferguson 8600 series covered here — the MF 8650, 8660, 8670, 8680, and 8690 — share an identical AdBlue (DEF) tank capacity of 60 liters, indicating a uniform reservoir design across the lineup for the 2012-2014 model years.
- A 60-liter AdBlue capacity is a relatively large tank volume for agricultural machinery, reflecting the extended field operation cycles typical of high-horsepower tractors where frequent refilling would interrupt work.
- Each variant is designated Tier 4i, which refers to the EPA and EU interim Tier 4 emissions standard, a transitional regulation that required meaningful reductions in nitrogen oxide and particulate matter emissions from off-road diesel engines.
- The AdBlue system on all five variants is identified as a selective catalytic reduction system (SCR), meaning AdBlue fluid is injected into the exhaust stream to convert nitrogen oxides into nitrogen and water vapor through a chemical reaction over a catalyst.
- The 60-liter capacity figure represents the total tank fill volume rather than a service interval quantity, as AdBlue consumption is continuous during engine operation and is not tied to a fixed change interval in the way engine oil is.
- All specifications across the MF 8650 through MF 8690 are listed under normal use conditions, meaning the 60-liter capacity value applies to standard operating environments without a separate severe-duty variant noted in the data.