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
![]() | 1978 - 1983
4000 4WD SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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1978 - 1983 | |
4000 4WD Series | |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Original price was $87,000 in 1983 | |
Massey Ferguson 4800 Engine | |
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Cummins 14.8L 8-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Massey Ferguson 4800 Transmission | |
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18-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
Massey Ferguson 4800 Power | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Rear Type | IV |
Control | position control with electronic lower link sensing |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 11000 lbs
4989 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Engine RPM | 1000@2350 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 60 |
Batteries | 4 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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). | |
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Massey Ferguson 4800 Transmission | |
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Dimensions
Massey Ferguson 4800 Tires | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Shipping | 27000 lbs
12247 kg |
Operating | 30200 lbs
13698 kg |
Max capacity | 34000 lbs
15422 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1342 | |
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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
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