Massey Ferguson 2745

The Massey Ferguson 2745 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 539 ci 8.8 L engine. The listed engine power is 143.40 hp 106.9 kW. Transmission: Multi-Power. Operating weight: 12500 to 15190 pounds.

Engine Power

143.40 hp 106.9 kW

Fuel & Capacities

87 gal 329.3 L

Transmission

Multi-Power

Operating Weight

12500 to 15190 pounds

Overview

	1978 - 1983 2000 SeriesRow-Crop tractor 2000 Series Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson
Row-Crop tractor
Original price was $44,500 in 1983

Massey Ferguson 2745 Engine
Perkins 8.8L 8-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	87 gal 329.3 L
Engine details ...

Massey Ferguson 2745 Power
PTO (claimed)	140 hp 104.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)	122.28 hp 91.2 kW
PTO (tested)	143.40 hp 106.9 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Final drives	planetary
Steering	hydrostatic power
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning. Available platform configuration with four-post ROPS.

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Valves	2 or 3
Pump flow	17.1 gpm (high-pressure) 64.7 lpm
	6.6 gpm (low-pressure) 25.0 lpm
	17.1 gpm (aux. high-pressure) 64.7 lpm
Steering flow	5.7 gpm 21.6 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II
Control	position control and lower-link draft sensing

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Clutch	hydraulic
Rear PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM	540@1990
	1000@2090

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	110 inches 279 cm
Weight	12500 to 15190 pounds
Front tire	11.00-16
Rear tire	20.8-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	58
Batteries	2
Battery volts	12

References

Loaders and Spreaders published in 1979, by Massey Ferguson
MF 2000 Series Tractors published in 1982, by Massey Ferguson

Engine

Engine Detail — 539 ci / 8.8 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Perkins 8.540
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	8-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	539 ci 8.8 L
Bore/Stroke	4.25x4.75 inches 108 x 121 mm
Fuel system	direct injection
Air cleaner	dual dry element
Compression	18.4:1
Rated RPM	2600
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	20 qts 18.9 L
Coolant capacity	50 qts 47.3 L

Transmission

Transmission options
24-speed 3-speed power shift
8-speed mechanical shuttle

Transmission — Multi-Power

Transmission	Multi-Power
Type	3-speed power shift
Gears	24 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch	356mm dual cerametallic dry disc
Oil capacity	120 qts 113.6 L
Eight forward gears with three power shift speeds in each gear.
With 18.4x38 rear tires.

Transmission — 8 forward and 6 reverse mechanical shuttle

Type	mechanical shuttle
Gears	8 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch	356mm dual cerametallic dry disc
With 18.4x38 rear tires.

Dimensions

Massey Ferguson 2745 Tires
Ag front	11.00-16
Ag rear	20.8-38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	110 inches 279 cm
Length	181.6 inches 461 cm
Width	91.6 inches (standard axle) 232 cm
	125.7 inches (long axle) 319 cm
Clearance (front axle)	23.8 inches 60 cm
Clearance (drawbar)	15.6 inches 39 cm
Rear axle	3.75 inch diameter 95 mm
Front tread	60 to 80 inches 152 to 203 cm
Front tread	70 to 90 inches 177 to 228 cm (wide axle)
Rear tread	71 to 92 inches 180 to 233 cm (standard)
Rear tread	62 to 95 inches 157 to 241 cm (PAVT standard)
Rear tread	71 to 126 inches 180 to 320 cm (long)
Rear tread	62 to 129 inches 157 to 327 cm (PAVT long)

Massey Ferguson 2745 Weight
Shipping	12500 lbs 5670 kg
Operating	15190 lbs 6890 kg
Ballasted	19490 lbs 8840 kg

Massey Ferguson 2745 Height
Steering wheel	88 inches 223 cm
Hood	71.3 inches 181 cm
Cab	112 inches 284 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1311
Diesel 24-speed 2WD May 7 - 16, 1979 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1311 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	143.40 hp 106.9 kW
Fuel use	10.3 gal/hour 39.0 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	132.21 hp 98.6 kW
Fuel use	8.6 gal/hour 32.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	122.28 hp 91.2 kW
Fuel use	10.2 gal/hour 38.6 l/hour
Gear 14 used for power test.
Max pull	15386 lbs 6979 kg
Gear 2H used for pull test.

Photos

Massey Ferguson 2745 with Woods 3150 front end loader.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Massey Ferguson 2745 based on its 143.4 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm)	Commercial / Field Scale	Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing	10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼	Heavy Duty	Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep	90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机	Commercial / Field Scale	Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage	15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙	Commercial / Field Scale	Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes.
Hay BalerHay & Forage	5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机	Heavy Duty	High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP.

Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Massey Ferguson 2745.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 11.7 hrs

Approximately 11.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (87 gal / 329.3 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~7.5 gal/hr (28.2 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)

Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty

Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)

Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)

Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix

Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze

Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours