Massey Ferguson 4900

The Massey Ferguson 4900 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 903 ci 14.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 375 hp / 279.6 kW. Transmission: 18 forward and 6 reverse. Operating weight: 27000 to 30965 pounds.

Engine Power

Diesel (net): 375 hp / 279.6 kW

Fuel & Capacities

190 gal 719.1 L

Transmission

18 forward and 6 reverse

Operating Weight

27000 to 30965 pounds

Overview

	1980 - 1983 4000 4WD SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor 4000 4WD Series Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Original price was $123,400 in 1983

Massey Ferguson 4900 Engine
Cummins 14.8L 8-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Massey Ferguson 4900 Transmission
18-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...

Massey Ferguson 4900 Power
Engine (net)	375 hp 279.6 kW
PTO (claimed)	321 hp 239.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)	266.16 hp 198.5 kW
PTO (tested)	320.55 hp 239.0 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)	13,000 lbs 5896 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 30965 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

MF 4000 Series 4-Wheel Drives published in 1979, by Massey Ferguson
MF 4000 Series 4-Wheel Drives published in 1984, by Massey Ferguson

Engine

Engine Detail — 903 ci / 14.8 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Cummins VT-903
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 8-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	903 ci 14.8 L
Bore/Stroke	5.50x4.75 inches 140 x 121 mm
Power (net)	375 hp 279.6 kW
Air cleaner	dual dry elements
Compression	15.5:1
Rated RPM	2600
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).

Massey Ferguson 4900 Transmission

Dimensions

Massey Ferguson 4900 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 4900 Weight
Shipping	27000 lbs 12247 kg
Operating	30965 lbs (23.1-34 duals) 14045 kg
Ballasted	33940 lbs 15395 kg
Max capacity	34,000 lbs 15422 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1391
Diesel 18-speed 4WD May 12 - 26, 1981 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1391 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	320.55 hp 239.0 kW
Fuel use	20.5 gal/hour 77.6 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	323.88 hp 241.5 kW
Fuel use	19.3 gal/hour 73.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	266.16 hp 198.5 kW
Fuel use	20.1 gal/hour 76.1 l/hour
Gear 2H-L used for power test.
Max pull	30,090 lbs 13648 kg
Gear 1L-H used for pull test.

Photos

1980 Massey Ferguson model 4900 tractor.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Massey Ferguson 4900 based on its 375 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁	Commercial / Field Scale	High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing	15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼	Commercial / Field Scale	Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
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	24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙	Commercial / Field Scale	Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors.
Hay BalerHay & Forage	Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m)	Commercial / Field Scale	High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO).

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 4900.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.7 hrs

Approximately 9.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (190 gal / 719.2 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~19.5 gal/hr (73.8 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