Massey Ferguson 4245

The Massey Ferguson 4245 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 243.5 ci 4.0 L engine. The rated power output is 85 hp 63.4 kW. Transmission: Speedshift. Operating weight: 6914 to 8287 pounds.

Overview

	1998 - 2001 4200 SeriesUtility tractor
1998 - 2001
4200 Series
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson
Utility tractor
Built in Coventry, England
Original price was $37,500 in 1999

Massey Ferguson 4245 Engine
Perkins 4.0L 4-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Massey Ferguson 4245 Power
Engine (net)	85 hp 63.4 kW
PTO (claimed)	75 hp 55.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)	63.2 hp 47.1 kW
PTO (tested)	75.2 hp 56.1 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives	outboard planetary
Power steering
Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes
Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.

Capacity
Cab Fuel	33.6 gal 127.2 L
ROPS Fuel	34.3 gal 129.8 L
	16.4 gal (cab opt.) 62.1 L
	18.5 gal (ROPS opt.) 70.0 L
	29.1 gal (Hi-Viz) 110.1 L
Hydraulic system	13.2 gal 50.0 L

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Capacity	13.2 gal 50.0 L
Pressure	3046 psi 210.0 bar
Valves	2 to 4
Pump flow	17.4 gpm 65.9 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II
Control	position and draft control
Rear lift (at ends)	4339 lbs 1968 kg
	5260 lbsOptOptional 2385 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Clutch	hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM	540@1902
	1000@2000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	93 inches 236 cm
Weight	6914 to 8287 pounds
Front tire	7.5L-15
Rear tire	16.9-30
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
ROPS Charging amps	45
Cab Charging amps	70
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	590
Battery volts	12

References
MF Loaders for Compact & Agricultural Tractors published in 2003, by Massey Ferguson
MF 4200 Series published in 1997, by Massey Ferguson
MF 4200 Series published in 2000, by Massey Ferguson
MF 4200 Series Tractors - MF 1000 Series Loaders Dealer Launch published in 1997, by Massey Ferguson
MF 4200 Series Specifications published in 1997, by Massey Ferguson

Engine

Engine Detail — 243.5 ci / 4.0 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Perkins 1004.4TW
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	243.5 ci 4.0 L
Bore/Stroke	3.937x5.00 inches 100 x 127 mm
Power (net)	85 hp 63.4 kW
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Compression	17.3:1
Rated RPM	2200
Torque	229 lb-ft 310.5 Nm
Torque RPM	1500
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	6.9 qts 6.5 L
Coolant capacity	18.5 qts 17.5 L

Transmission

Transmission options
12-speed power shuttle
24-speed power shuttle with power shift
18-speed two-speed power shift

Transmission — 12 forward and reverse power shuttle

Type	power shuttle
Gears	12 forward and reverse
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (low/medium/high) with left-hand power shuttle.

Transmission — 24 forward and reverse power shuttle with power shift

Type	power shuttle with power shift
Gears	24 forward and reverse
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (low/medium/high) with left-hand power shuttle. Two-speed power shift (low/high) for each gear.

Transmission — Speedshift

Transmission	Speedshift
Type	two-speed power shift
Gears	18 forward and 6 reverse
Three gears (1-3) in three ranges (low, medium, high plus reverse) with a two-speed (low/high) push button power shift.

Dimensions

Massey Ferguson 4245 Tires
Ag front	7.5L-15
Ag rear	16.9-30

Dimensions
Wheelbase	93 inches 236 cm
2WD Length	159 inches 403 cm
4WD Length	160 inches 406 cm
Width	79 inches (min) 200 cm
Ground clearance	14 inches 35 cm
Front axle	2WD
Front axle	4WD
Flange rear axle
2WD Front tread	57 to 77 inches 144 to 195 cm
4WD Front tread	55 to 75 inches 139 to 190 cm
Rear tread	60 to 84 inches 152 to 213 cm

Massey Ferguson 4245 Weight
	6914 lbs (2WD ROPS) 3136 kg
	7735 lbs (2WD Cab) 3508 kg
	7465 lbs (4WD ROPS) 3386 kg
	8287 lbs (4WD Cab) 3758 kg
Operating	8225 lbs 3730 kg
Max rear axle	10000 lbs 4536 kg

Massey Ferguson 4245 Height
Steering wheel	73 inches 185 cm
ROPS	103 inches 261 cm
Height (Folded ROPS)	80 inches 203 cm
Cab	103 inches 261 cm

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1802
Diesel 12-speed 4WD June 1 - November 1, 1998 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1802 file
PTO performance
Max power	75.2 hp 56.1 kW
Fuel use	4.7 gal/hour 17.8 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	73.1 hp 54.5 kW
Fuel use	5.1 gal/hour 19.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	74.8 hp 55.8 kW
Fuel use	4.7 gal/hour 17.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	63.2 hp 47.1 kW
Fuel use	5.2 gal/hour 19.7 l/hour
Gear 6 used for power test.
Max pull	8950 lbs 4059 kg
Gear 1L used for pull test.

Photos

Massey Ferguson 4245 tractor photo