Tractor · 1976Unverified
Massey Ferguson 245
Massey Ferguson 245 — 200 Series · 43 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
43 hp
Max power
26.1 kW
Weight
3900 to 4050 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
Built in Detroit, Michigan, USAReference
Original price was $17,150 in 1983Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Power steeringReference
Differential mechanical drum brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl dieselReference
Continental 2.4L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Engine33.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)26.1 kWReference
Perkins AD3.152Reference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke91 x 127 mmReference
Power33.6 kWReference
Air cleanerpaper and felt elements with precleanerReference
Compression16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2250Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity7.0 LReference
Coolant capacity10.0 LReference
ContinentalReference
gasolineReference
4-cylinderReference
Displacement2.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke86 x 103 mmReference
Compression7.4:1Reference
Power at rated engine speed32.0 kWReference
Max power26.1 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed30.6 kWReference
Max power24.6 kWReference
Transmission
8-speed gearReference
12-speed partial power shiftReference
6-speedReference
TypegearReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil capacity25.0 LReference
TransmissionMulti PowerReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)32.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)32.0 kWReference
Hydraulic system25.0 LReference
Capacity25.0 LReference
Rear TypeIReference
Rear lift1415 kgReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@1683Reference
Power at rated PTO speed27.2 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed25.5 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel48.0 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase189 cmReference
Weight3900 to 4050 poundsReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire13.6-28Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear13.6-28Reference
Length321 cmReference
Width180 cmReference
Height148 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)23 cmReference
Front tread121 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread142 to 193 cmReference
Gas Operating1769 kgReference
Diesel Operating1837 kgReference
Ballasted2789 kgReference
Massey Ferguson 245 attachments
front-end loaderReference
245 Serial Numbers
Location:Below instrument panelReference
19749A202190Reference
19759A207681Reference
19769A232539Reference
19779A254045Reference
19789A276935Reference
19799A296946Reference
19809A326169Reference
19819A339343Reference
19829A350584Reference
19839A354679Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps32Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH96Reference
Test results
NTTL 1251: diesel 12-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 1252: gasoline 8-speed 2WDReference
Diesel 12-speed 2WDAugust 24 - September 6, 1977Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1251 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use10.6 l/hourReference
Fuel use8.3 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 6 used for power test.Reference
Max pull1940 kgReference
Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference
Gasoline 8-speed 2WDAugust 26 - September 9, 1977Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1252 fileReference
Fuel use13.6 l/hourReference
Fuel use11.0 l/hourReference
Fuel use13.2 l/hourReference
Gear 4 used for power test.Reference
Max pull1949 kgReference
Gear 2L used for pull test.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.