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 rated power output is 100 hp 74.6 kW. Transmission: Speedshift. Operating weight: 8534 to 9050 pounds.
Engine Power
100 hp
74.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
37.8 gal
143.1 L
Transmission
Speedshift
Operating Weight
8534 to 9050 pounds
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Overview
![]() | 1997 - 2001
4200 SeriesUtility tractor |
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1997 - 2001 | |
4200 Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO) |
Utility tractor | |
Massey Ferguson 4260 Engine | |
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Perkins 6.0L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Massey Ferguson 4260 Power | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Fuel | 37.8 gal
143.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 13.2 gal
50.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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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 | |
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Rear Type | II |
Control | position control and mechanical draft control, electronic draft control optional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@1902 |
1000@2000 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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. | |
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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. | |
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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. | |
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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. | |
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Dimensions
Massey Ferguson 4260 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 16.9R38 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 13.6R28. Rear: 16.9R38 |
Dimensions | |
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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 | |
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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. | |
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