Massey Ferguson 8700

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Massey Ferguson 8700 requires automatic transmission fluid with a capacity of 67 liters. Service intervals include checks every 10 hours and changes every 2000 hours or 24 months. The data covers 5 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
MF 8727 Dyna-VT (2014-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 67 liter
  • Check 10 hours
  • Change 2000 hours/ 24 months
  • Code: Dyna-VT ML260
MF 8730 Dyna-VT (2014-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 67 liter
  • Check 10 hours
  • Change 2000 hours/ 24 months
  • Code: Dyna-VT ML260
MF 8732 Dyna-VT (2014-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 67 liter
  • Check 10 hours
  • Change 2000 hours/ 24 months
  • Code: Dyna-VT ML260
MF 8735 Dyna-VT (2014-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 67 liter
  • Check 10 hours
  • Change 2000 hours/ 24 months
  • Code: Dyna-VT ML260
MF 8737 Dyna-VT (2014-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 67 liter
  • Check 10 hours
  • Change 2000 hours/ 24 months
  • Code: Dyna-VT ML260

Additional Notes

  • The Massey Ferguson 8700 series Dyna-VT transaxle carries a fluid capacity of 67 liters, which is a substantial volume consistent with large agricultural tractor transaxle assemblies that integrate the transmission, rear axle, and hydraulic systems into a single shared sump.
  • All five Dyna-VT variants covered here, spanning the MF 8727 through MF 8737, share an identical 67-liter transaxle capacity, indicating no variation in fluid volume across the power range within the 2014-2017 model years.
  • The fluid check interval is set at 10 operating hours, which reflects the early-inspection practice common in heavy-duty agricultural equipment where initial hours of use are monitored closely for fluid condition and level stability.
  • The change interval is specified at 2000 hours or 24 months, whichever comes first, applying a dual-trigger approach that accounts for both high-use and lower-use operating patterns within normal conditions.
  • The 2000-hour change interval is notable for a transaxle of this size, as high-capacity shared sumps in agricultural tractors often carry extended drain intervals due to the larger fluid volume relative to heat and contamination load under normal use.
  • The specifications apply uniformly under normal use conditions across all listed MF 8727, MF 8730, MF 8732, MF 8735, and MF 8737 Dyna-VT configurations, with no separate severe-use interval defined in the data provided.

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