Massey Ferguson 4260

The Massey Ferguson 4260 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 365.2 ci 6.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 100 hp / 74.6 kW. Transmission: Speedshift. Operating weight: 8534 to 9050 pounds.

Engine Power

Diesel (listed): 100 hp / 74.6 kW

Fuel & Capacities

37.8 gal 143.1 L

Transmission

Speedshift

Operating Weight

8534 to 9050 pounds

Overview

	1997 - 2001 4200 SeriesUtility tractor 4200 Series Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)
Utility tractor

Massey Ferguson 4260 Engine
Perkins 6.0L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Massey Ferguson 4260 Power
Engine	100 hp 74.6 kW
PTO (claimed)	93.5 hp 69.7 kW
Drawbar (tested)	78.3 hp 58.4 kW
PTO (tested)	94.9 hp 70.8 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
4WD Differential lock	electro-hydraulic front and rear
2WD Differential lock	electro-hydraulic rear
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Trailer brakes	hydraulic
Cab standard with heater. Optional air-conditioning. Available Versa cab with reversible seating position.

Capacity
Fuel	37.8 gal 143.1 L
Hydraulic system	13.2 gal 50.0 L

Hydraulics
Capacity	13.2 gal 50.0 L
Pressure	3046 psi 210.0 bar
Valves	2 to 4
Pump flow	10 gpm 37.9 lpm
Total flow	17.4 gpm 65.9 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II
Control	position control and mechanical draft control, electronic draft control optional

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

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	102.8 inches 261 cm
Weight	8534 to 9050 pounds
Front tire	10.00-16
2WD Rear tire	16.9R38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Battery volts	12

Engine

Engine Detail — 365.2 ci / 6.0 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Perkins 1006
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	365.2 ci 6.0 L
Bore/Stroke	3.94x5.00 inches 100 x 127 mm
Power	100 hp 74.6 kW
Fuel system	direct injection
Air cleaner	dry element
Rated RPM	2200
Torque	286.2 lb-ft 388.1 Nm
Torque RPM	1200
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	29.6 qts 28.0 L

Transmission

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

Transmission — 12 forward and reverse mechanical shuttle

Type	mechanical shuttle
Gears	12 forward and reverse
Clutch	330 cerametallic disc
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (L/M/H) with mechanical shuttle.
With 16.9R34 rear tires.

Transmission — Speedshift

Transmission	Speedshift
Type	two-speed power shift
Gears	18 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch	330 cerametallic disc
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (L/M/H) with push-button Speedshift power shift.
With 16.9R34 rear tires.

Transmission — 12 forward and reverse power shuttle

Type	power shuttle
Gears	12 forward and reverse
Clutch	electro-hydraulic wet disc
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (L/M/H) with power shuttle.
With 16.9R34 rear tires.

Transmission — 24 forward and reverse power shuttle

Type	power shuttle
Gears	24 forward and reverse
Clutch	electro-hydraulic wet disc
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (L/M/H) with power shuttle and push-button two-speed power shift.
With 16.9R34 rear tires.

Dimensions

Massey Ferguson 4260 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 16.9R38
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 13.6R28. Rear: 16.9R38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	102.8 inches 261 cm
Length	170.1 inches 432 cm
Width	81.1 inches*Minimum width 205 cm
Height (cab)	106.3 inches 270 cm
2WD Weight	8534 lbs 3871 kg
4WD Weight	9050 lbs 4105 kg
Ground clearance	17.4 inches 44 cm
2WD Front tread	57.1 to 85.4 inches 145 to 216 cm
4WD Front tread	61.8 to 80.7 inches 156 to 204 cm
Rear tread	60.2 to 88.2 inches 152 to 224 cm

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1731
Diesel 12-speed 4WD August 1 - September 1, 1997 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1731 file
PTO performance
Max power	94.9 hp 70.8 kW
Fuel use	5.8 gal/hour 22.0 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	94.4 hp 70.4 kW
Fuel use	5.8 gal/hour 22.0 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	92.7 hp 69.1 kW
Fuel use	5.4 gal/hour 20.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	78.3 hp 58.4 kW
Fuel use	5.8 gal/hour 22.0 l/hour
Gear 2M used for power test.
Max pull	9420 lbs 4272 kg
Gear 2L used for pull test.

Photos

Massey Ferguson 4260 tractor photo

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Massey Ferguson 4260 based on its 100 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm)	Heavy Duty	Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended.
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	10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙	Heavy Duty	Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble.
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 4260.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.3 hrs

Approximately 7.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (37.8 gal / 143.1 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5.2 gal/hr (19.7 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