Massey Ferguson 3545

The Massey Ferguson 3545 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 354 ci 5.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 147 hp / 109.6 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 12 reverse. Operating weight: 13300 lbs 6032 kg.

Engine Power

Diesel (listed): 147 hp / 109.6 kW

Fuel & Capacities

8.0 gal/hour 30.3 l/hour

Transmission

16 forward and 12 reverse

Operating Weight

13300 lbs 6032 kg

Overview

	1983 - 1987 3500 SeriesRow-Crop tractor 3500 Series Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson
Row-Crop tractor
Built in France
Original price was $47,500 in 1987

Massey Ferguson 3545 Engine
Perkins 5.8L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Massey Ferguson 3545 Transmission
16-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...

Massey Ferguson 3545 Power
Engine	147 hp 109.6 kW
PTO (claimed)	125 hp 93.2 kW
Drawbar (tested)	104.90 hp 78.2 kW
PTO (tested)	126.72 hp 94.5 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Differential lock	hydraulic
Steering	hydrostatic power
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab with air-conditioning or four-post ROPS canopy.

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Pressure	2539 psi 175.1 bar
Valves	2 or 3
Pump flow	15 gpm 56.8 lpm
Total flow	29.5 gpm (total) 111.7 lpm
	14.5 gpm (main pump) 54.9 lpm
	15 gpm (two-spool aux pump) 56.8 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	7611 lbs 3452 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	107 inches 271 cm
Weight	13300 lbs 6032 kg
Front tire	11.00-16
Rear tire	18.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

References

3500 Series published in 1985, by Massey Ferguson

Engine

Engine Detail — 354 ci / 5.8 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Perkins
Configuration	turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	354 ci 5.8 L
Bore/Stroke	3.875x5.00 inches 98 x 127 mm
Power	147 hp 109.6 kW
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Compression	15.5:1
Rated RPM	2400
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission — 16 forward and 12 reverse partial power shift

Type	partial power shift
Gears	16 forward and 12 reverse
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) plus two-speed push-button power shift. Manual shuttle. Shifts within range are synchronized.
With 18.4x38 rear tires.

Dimensions

Massey Ferguson 3545 Tires
Ag front	11.00-16
Ag rear	18.4-38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	107 inches 271 cm
Length	185 inches 469 cm
Width	94 inches 238 cm
	118 inches (long axle) 299 cm
Operating weight	13300 lbs 6032 kg
Ballasted weight	17235 lbs 7817 kg
Rear axle	3.25 inch diameter 82 mm
Front tread	61 to 85 inches 154 to 215 cm (2WD)
Front tread	63 to 81 inches 160 to 205 cm (4WD)
Rear tread	60 to 98 inches 152 to 248 cm
Rear tread	60 to 124 inches 152 to 314 cm (long axle)

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1513
Diesel 16-speed 4WD April 14 - 25, 1984 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1513 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	126.72 hp 94.5 kW
Fuel use	8.0 gal/hour 30.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	122.15 hp 91.1 kW
Fuel use	7.2 gal/hour 27.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	104.90 hp 78.2 kW
Fuel use	8.0 gal/hour 30.3 l/hour
Gear 10 used for power test.

Attachments

Attachment overview
Massey Ferguson 246 loader
Massey Ferguson 856 loader

Photos

Massey Ferguson 3545

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Massey Ferguson 3545 based on its 147 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 3545.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 1 hrs

Approximately 1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (8 gal / 30.3 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~7.6 gal/hr (28.9 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