Compare/Massey Ferguson 245 vs Massey Ferguson DT4500

Massey Ferguson 245 vs Massey Ferguson DT4500

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 245 vs Massey Ferguson DT4500

The Massey Ferguson 245 and the Massey Ferguson DT4500 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson DT4500 leads on rated power with 44 hp against 43 hp. Massey Ferguson 245 is the newer design (1976 vs 1962). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson DT4500 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 245 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

43 hp

44 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

LandiniReference

Gear 2L used for pull test.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Distributor

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Massey FergusonReference

Engine

33.6 kWReference

32.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

26.1 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 103 mmReference

91 x 127 mmReference

Power

33.6 kWReference

32.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

paper and felt elements with precleanerReference

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Compression

7.4:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2250Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

25.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

10.0 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

30.6 kWReference

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Max power

24.6 kWReference

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Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Type

partial power shiftReference

gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

Multi PowerReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

32.1 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

32.0 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

25.0 LReference

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Capacity

25.0 LReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift

1415 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@1683Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

25.5 kWReference

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Capacities

Fuel

48.0 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

189 cmReference

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Weight

3900 to 4050 poundsReference

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Front tire

6.00-16Reference

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Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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Ag front

6.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

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Length

321 cmReference

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Width

180 cmReference

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Height

148 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

23 cmReference

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Front tread

121 to 203 cmReference

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Rear tread

142 to 193 cmReference

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Gas Operating

1769 kgReference

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Diesel Operating

1837 kgReference

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Ballasted

2789 kgReference

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Massey Ferguson 245 attachments

245 Serial Numbers

1974

9A202190Reference

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1975

9A207681Reference

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1976

9A232539Reference

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1977

9A254045Reference

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1978

9A276935Reference

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1979

9A296946Reference

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1980

9A326169Reference

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1981

9A339343Reference

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1982

9A350584Reference

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1983

9A354679Reference

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Location:

Below instrument panelReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

32Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

96Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

13.2 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1949 kgReference

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Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.