Massey Ferguson 492
The Massey Ferguson 492 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 268.6 ci 4.4 L engine. The rated power output is 99 hp 73.8 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 6812 to 8385 pounds.
Engine Power
99 hp
73.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
29 gal
109.8 L
Transmission
12 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
6812 to 8385 pounds
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Overview
![]() | 2004 - 2006
400 SeriesUtility tractor |
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2004 - 2006 | |
400 Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO) |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Brazil | |
Massey Ferguson 492 Engine | |
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Perkins 4.4L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 29 gal
109.8 L |
Engine details ... | |
Massey Ferguson 492 Transmission | |
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12-speed partially synchronized | |
Transmission details ... |
Massey Ferguson 492 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 99 hp
73.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 85 hp
63.4 kW |
PTO (tested) | 91.66 hp
68.4 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Power steering | |
Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Flat-deck platform with two-post folding ROPS. Optional cab with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Valves | 2 or 3 |
Pump flow | 7.0 gpm (3-point)
26.5 lpm |
10 gpm (aux)
37.9 lpm | |
SCV flow | 17 gpm
64.3 lpm |
Total flow | 25 gpm
94.6 lpm |
Steering flow | 8.0 gpm
30.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Control | position control and top-link draft sensing |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 4199 lbs
1904 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@1900 |
1000@1900 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 93 inches
236 cm |
Weight | 6812 to 8385 pounds |
Front tire | 14.9-24 |
Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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400 Series Tractors published in 2005, by Massey Ferguson |
Engine
Engine Detail — 268.6 ci / 4.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Perkins 1104C-44T |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 268.6 ci
4.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.134x5.00 inches
105 x 127 mm |
Emissions | Tier II |
Power (gross) | 99 hp
73.8 kW |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 18.2:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Torque | 293 lb-ft
397.3 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Massey Ferguson 492 Engine | |
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Image courtesy of Damon McGaha |
Transmission
Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse partially synchronized
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | 330mm dry disc |
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) with low/high ranges and an additional synchronized slow/fast range lever. Synchronized shifting between gears 2-3 and the slow/fast range. | |
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Dimensions
Massey Ferguson 492 Tires | |
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Ag front | 14.9-24 |
Ag rear | 18.4-34 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 93 inches
236 cm |
Length | 155 inches
393 cm |
Width | 80 inches
203 cm |
Clearance (drawbar) | 14.7 inches
37 cm |
Massey Ferguson 492 Weight | |
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2WD ROPS Shipping | 6,812 lbs
3089 kg |
4WD ROPS Shipping | 7,275 lbs
3299 kg |
2WD Cab Shipping | 7,562 lbs
3430 kg |
4WD Cab Shipping | 8,025 lbs
3640 kg |
4WD Cab Operating | 8,385 lbs
3803 kg |
Massey Ferguson 492 Height | |
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ROPS | 102.5 inches
260 cm |
Height (Folded ROPS) | 79.4 inches
201 cm |
Cab | 106 inches
269 cm |
Exhaust | 108 inches
274 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1852 | |
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Diesel 12-speed 4WD
June 22 - 23, 2005
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1852 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 91.66 hp
68.4 kW |
Fuel use | 5.4 gal/hour
20.4 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 87.61 hp
65.3 kW |
Fuel use | 5.4 gal/hour
20.4 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 90.37 hp
67.4 kW |
Fuel use | 5.1 gal/hour
19.3 l/hour |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Photos
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