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Massey Ferguson 4800

Massey Ferguson 4800 — Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor · 225 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 4800 tractor has a rated power output of 225 hp, positioning it at the more powerful end of its class. Manufactured between 1978 and 1983, the 4800 features an 8-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine paired with four-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. Its operating weight ranges between 27000 and 30200 pounds. Suitable for operations spanning 600-1,500 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
225 hp
Max power
114.7 kW
Weight
27000 to 30200 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
96 rows
Recorded power
225 hp
Transmissions
18-speed partial power shift
Production years
1978-1983
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorReference
Original price was $87,000 in 1983Reference
Four-wheel driveReference
Final drivesplanetaryReference
Articulated power steeringReference
Hydraulic caliper brakesReference
Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning. Optional AM/FM 8-track stereo.Reference

Engine

Cummins 14.8L 8-cyl dieselReference
Engine (net)167.8 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)111.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)114.7 kWReference
Cummins V-903Reference
dieselReference
8-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement14.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke140 x 121 mmReference
Power (net)167.8 kWReference
Air cleanerdual dry elementsReference
Compression15.5:1Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity35.5 LReference
Coolant capacity56.8 LReference
Power at rated engine speed133.7 kWReference
Max power114.7 kWReference

Transmission

18-speed partial power shiftReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears18 forward and 6 reverseReference
Clutchwet disc with four 14-inch platesReference
Oil capacity41.6 LReference
Three gears (1-3) in two ranges (high/low) with three-speed power shift (low/intermediate/high).Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)133.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)133.7 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Valves3 to 4Reference
Pump flow60.6 lpmReference
Pump flow60.6 lpmReference
Pump flow106.0 lpmReference
Total flow227.1 lpmReference
Steering cap.90.9 LReference
Rear TypeIVReference
Controlposition control with electronic lower link sensingReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)4989 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)Reference
Engine RPM1000@2350Reference
Power at rated PTO speed128.9 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel719.1 LReference
Steering90.9 LReference
Front axle39.7 LReference
Rear axle79.5 LReference
Max capacity15422 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase347 cmReference
Weight27000 to 30200 poundsReference
Front tire23.1-34Reference
Rear tire23.1-34Reference
Ag front23.1-34Reference
Ag rear23.1-34Reference
Ag front18.4-38Reference
Ag front20.8-38Reference
Ag front24.5-32Reference
Ag front30.5-32Reference
Ag rear18.4-38Reference
Ag rear20.8-38Reference
Ag rear24.5-32Reference
Ag rear30.5-32Reference
Length640 cmReference
Width274 cmReference
Height330 cmReference
Front axle101 mmReference
Rear axle101 mmReference
Shipping12247 kgReference
Operating13698 kgReference

4800 Serial Numbers

Location:Rear, right-side of cabReference
19789D001001Reference
19799D001031Reference
19809D002102Reference
19819D002752Reference
19829D003515Reference
19839D003897Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps60Reference
Batteries4Reference
Battery volts12Reference

Test results

Diesel 18-speed 4WDApril 17 - May 3, 1980Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1342 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use48.1 l/hourReference
Fuel use43.1 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 2L-L used for power test.Reference
Max pull11473 kgReference
Gear 1L-L used for pull test.Reference

Speeds

With 23.1x34 duals.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.

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