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Years in Production / 1998–2001

Massey Ferguson

4245

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Massey Ferguson 4245.

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85hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1998–2001

Production years

Massey Ferguson

Manufacturer

4245 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1998 - 2001

4200 Series

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Coventry, England

Original price was $37,500 in 1999

Manufacturer
Massey Ferguson

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes

Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.

Final Drives
outboard planetary

Capacity

Cab Fuel
33.6 gal127.2 L
Rops Fuel
34.3 gal129.8 L
Rops Fuel
16.4 gal (cab opt.)62.1 L
Rops Fuel
18.5 gal (ROPS opt.)70.0 L
Rops Fuel
29.1 gal (Hi-Viz)110.1 L
Hydraulic System
13.2 gal50.0 L

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Capacity
13.2 gal50.0 L
Pressure
3046 psi210.0 bar
Valves
2 to 4
Pump Flow
17.4 gpm65.9 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II
Control
position and draft control
Rear Lift At Ends
4339 lbs1968 kg
Rear Lift At Ends
5260 lbsOptOptional2385 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Clutch
hydraulic wet disc
Rear Type
540/1000 (1.375)
Engine Rpm
540@1902
Engine Rpm
1000@2000

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Rops Charging Amps
45
Cab Charging Amps
70
Batteries
2
Battery Cca
590
Battery Volts
12

4245 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Perkins 1004.4TW

turbocharged diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
243.5 ci4.0 L
Bore Stroke
3.937x5.00 inches100 x 127 mm
Power Net
85 hp63.4 kW
Air Cleaner
dual paper elements
Compression Ratio
17.3:1
Rated Rpm
2200
Torque
229 lb-ft310.5 Nm
Torque Rpm
1500
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
6.9 qts6.5 L
Coolant Capacity
18.5 qts17.5 L
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Perkins 4.0L 4-cyl diesel

4245 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (low/medium/high) with left-hand power shuttle.

Transmission Type
power shuttle
Gears
12 forward and reverse

Transmission (Option 2)

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (low/medium/high) with left-hand power shuttle. Two-speed power shift (low/high) for each gear.

Transmission Type
power shuttle with power shift
Gears
24 forward and reverse

Transmission (Option 3)

Three gears (1-3) in three ranges (low, medium, high plus reverse) with a two-speed (low/high) push button power shift.

Transmission
Speedshift
Transmission Type
two-speed power shift
Gears
18 forward and 6 reverse

Transmission Options

12-speed power shuttle

24-speed power shuttle with power shift

18-speed two-speed power shift

4245 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
93 inches236 cm
Weight
6914 to 8287 pounds
Front Tire
7.5L-15
Rear Tire
16.9-30

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
7.5L-15
Rear Ag
16.9-30

See it in action

Videos

Watch Massey Ferguson 4245 videos from their original YouTube creators.

1998 Massey Ferguson 4245 4x4 med Trima 3.40 Frontlaster - 388575

Video by Auksjonen

Watch on YouTube ↗

4245 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Oced Tractor Test1802

Diesel 12-speed 4WDJune 1 - November 1, 1998Link: OCED Tractor Test 1802 file

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 6 used for power test.

Gear 1L used for pull test.

Max Power
75.2 hp56.1 kW
Max Power
63.2 hp47.1 kW
Fuel Use
4.7 gal/hour17.8 l/hour
Fuel Use
5.1 gal/hour19.3 l/hour
Fuel Use
5.2 gal/hour19.7 l/hour
Power At Rated Engine Speed
73.1 hp54.5 kW
Power At Rated Pto Speed
74.8 hp55.8 kW
Max Pull
8950 lbs4059 kg