Massey Ferguson 4800

The Massey Ferguson 4800 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 903 ci 14.8 L engine. The rated power output is 225 hp 167.8 kW. Transmission: 18 forward and 6 reverse. Operating weight: 27000 to 30200 pounds.

Engine Power
225 hp 167.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
190 gal 719.1 L
Transmission
18 forward and 6 reverse
Operating Weight
27000 to 30200 pounds

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Overview

Massey Ferguson 4800 tractor photo
1978 - 1983 4000 4WD SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
1978 - 1983
4000 4WD Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Massey Ferguson
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Original price was $87,000 in 1983
Massey Ferguson 4800 Engine
Cummins 14.8L 8-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
Massey Ferguson 4800 Transmission
18-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...
Massey Ferguson 4800 Power
Engine (net)
225 hp 167.8 kW
Drawbar (claimed)
150 hp 111.9 kW
PTO (claimed)
179 hp 133.5 kW
Drawbar (tested)
153.78 hp 114.7 kW
PTO (tested)
179.31 hp 133.7 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives
planetary
Articulated power steering
Hydraulic caliper brakes
Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning. Optional AM/FM 8-track stereo.
Capacity
Fuel
190 gal 719.1 L
Steering
96 qts 90.9 L
Front axle
42 qts 39.7 L
Rear axle
84 qts 79.5 L
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Valves
3 to 4
Pump flow
16 gpm (transmission) 60.6 lpm
16 gpm (lift) 60.6 lpm
28 gpm (auxiliary) 106.0 lpm
Total flow
60 gpm 227.1 lpm
Steering cap.
96 qts 90.9 L
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
IV
Control
position control with electronic lower link sensing
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
11000 lbs 4989 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)
Engine RPM
1000@2350
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
137 inches 347 cm
Weight
27000 to 30200 pounds
Front tire
23.1-34
Rear tire
23.1-34
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
60
Batteries
4
Battery volts
12
References
4800 references literature
MF 4000 Series 4-Wheel Drives published in 1984, by Massey Ferguson

Engine

Engine Detail — 903 ci / 14.8 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Cummins V-903
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
8-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
903 ci 14.8 L
Bore/Stroke
5.50x4.75 inches 140 x 121 mm
Power (net)
225 hp 167.8 kW
Air cleaner
dual dry elements
Compression
15.5:1
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
37.5 qts 35.5 L
Coolant capacity
60 qts 56.8 L

Transmission

Transmission — 18 forward and 6 reverse partial power shift

Type
partial power shift
Gears
18 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch
wet disc with four 14-inch plates
Oil capacity
44 qts 41.6 L
Three gears (1-3) in two ranges (high/low) with three-speed power shift (low/intermediate/high).
4800  partial power shift speeds
Massey Ferguson 4800 Transmission
Massey Ferguson 4800 transmission image

Dimensions

Massey Ferguson 4800 Tires
Ag front
23.1-34
Ag rear
23.1-34
Ag front
18.4-38
20.8-38
24.5-32
30.5-32
Ag rear
18.4-38
20.8-38
24.5-32
30.5-32
Dimensions
Wheelbase
137 inches 347 cm
Length
252 inches 640 cm
Width
108 inches 274 cm
Height
130 inches 330 cm
Front axle
4 inch diameter 101 mm
Rear axle
4 inch diameter 101 mm
Massey Ferguson 4800 Weight
Shipping
27000 lbs 12247 kg
Operating
30200 lbs 13698 kg
Max capacity
34000 lbs 15422 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1342
Diesel 18-speed 4WD April 17 - May 3, 1980 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1342 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
179.31 hp 133.7 kW
Fuel use
12.7 gal/hour 48.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
172.88 hp 128.9 kW
Fuel use
11.4 gal/hour 43.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
153.78 hp 114.7 kW
Fuel use
12.7 gal/hour 48.1 l/hour
Gear 2L-L used for power test.
Max pull
25,294 lbs 11473 kg
Gear 1L-L used for pull test.

Photos

Massey Ferguson 4800

Massey Ferguson 4800

Massey Ferguson 4800

Massey Ferguson 4800

Massey Ferguson 4800

Massey Ferguson 4800

Massey Ferguson 4800

Massey Ferguson 4800