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Tractor · 1980Unverified

Massey Ferguson 4900

Name: Massey Ferguson 4900
Brand: Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 4900 — Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor · 375 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 4900 is a tractor with a rated power of 375 hp, positioning it at the more powerful end of its class. Produced from 1980 to 1983, this model features an 8-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, complemented by four-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. It has an operating weight of 27000 to 30965 pounds, and is suited for operations covering 1,500+ acres.

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

Rated power

375 hp

Max power

198.5 kW

Weight

27000 to 30965 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

96 rows

Recorded power

375 hp

Transmissions

18-speed partial power shift

Production years

1980-1983

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorReference

Original price was $123,400 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)279.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)198.5 kWReference

Cummins VT-903Reference

turbocharged dieselReference

8-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement14.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke140 x 121 mmReference

Power (net)279.6 kWReference

Air cleanerdual dry elementsReference

Compression15.5:1Reference

Rated RPM2600Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity35.5 LReference

Coolant capacity56.8 LReference

Power at rated engine speed239.0 kWReference

Max power198.5 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)239.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)239.0 kWReference

Typeopen centerReference

Valves3 to 4Reference

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)5896 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)Reference

Engine RPM1000@2350Reference

Power at rated PTO speed241.5 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel719.1 LReference

Steering90.9 LReference

Front axle39.7 LReference

Rear axle79.5 LReference

Max capacity15422 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase347 cmReference

Weight27000 to 30965 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

Operating14045 kgReference

Ballasted15395 kgReference

4900 Serial Numbers

Location:Rear, right-side of cabReference

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 4WDMay 12 - 26, 1981Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1391 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use77.6 l/hourReference

Fuel use73.1 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use76.1 l/hourReference

Gear 2H-L used for power test.Reference

Max pull13648 kgReference

Gear 1L-H 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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