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Massey Ferguson

4840

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Massey Ferguson 4840.

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265hp

Source index power

4x4 Only

Drive

1978–1983

Production years

Massey Ferguson

Manufacturer

4840 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1978 - 1983

4000 4WD Series

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Original price was $98,000 in 1983

Manufacturer: Massey Ferguson

Mechanical

Four-wheel drive

Articulated power steering

Hydraulic caliper brakes

Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning. Optional AM/FM 8-track stereo.

Final Drives: planetary

Capacity

Fuel: 190 gal719.1 L
Steering: 96 qts90.9 L
Front Axle: 42 qts39.7 L
Rear Axle: 84 qts79.5 L

Hydraulics

Type: open center
Valves: 3 to 4
Pump Flow: 16 gpm (transmission)60.6 lpm
Pump Flow: 16 gpm (lift)60.6 lpm
Pump Flow: 28 gpm (auxiliary)106.0 lpm
Total Flow: 60 gpm227.1 lpm
Steering Cap: 96 qts90.9 L

Hitch

Rear Type: IV
Control: position control with electronic lower link sensing
Rear Lift At24610mm: 11000 lbs4989 kg

Pto

Rear Pto: independent
Rear Type: 1000 (1.75)
Engine Rpm: 1000@2350

Electrical

Ground: negative
Charging System: alternator
Charging Amps: 60
Batteries: 4
Battery Volts: 12

4840 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Cummins V-903

diesel

8-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement: 903 ci14.8 L
Bore Stroke: 5.50x4.75 inches140 x 121 mm
Power Net: 265 hp197.6 kW
Air Cleaner: dual dry elements
Compression Ratio: 15.5:1
Starter Volts: 12
Oil Capacity: 37.5 qts35.5 L
Coolant Capacity: 60 qts56.8 L
Fuel Type: diesel
Cylinders: 8
Cooling: liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Cummins 14.8L 8-cyl diesel

4840 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Three gears (1-3) in two ranges (high/low) with three-speed power shift (low/intermediate/high).

Transmission Type: partial power shift
Gears: 18 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch: wet disc with four 14-inch plates
Oil Capacity: 44 qts41.6 L
Speeds Description: With 23.1x34 duals.

Transmission (Option 2)

Four gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.

Transmission Type: gear
Gears: 12 forward and 4 reverse
Speeds Description: With 23.1-34 tires.

Transmission Options

18-speed partial power shift

12-speed gear

4840 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length: 252 in640 cm
Width: 108 in274 cm
Height: 130 in330 cm
Wheelbase: 137 in347 cm

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Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase: 137 inches347 cm
Weight: 27000 to 30920 pounds
Front Tire: 23.1-34
Rear Tire: 23.1-34

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag: 23.1-34
Front Ag: 18.4-38
Front Ag: 20.8-38
Front Ag: 24.5-32
Front Ag: 30.5-32
Rear Ag: 23.1-34
Rear Ag: 18.4-38
Rear Ag: 20.8-38
Rear Ag: 24.5-32
Rear Ag: 30.5-32

4840 / 05

Tractor Photos

See it in action

Videos

Watch Massey Ferguson 4840 videos from their original YouTube creators.

Massey Ferguson 4840 cultivating w/ Unia Ares XL Disc-Cultivator | PURE V8 SOUND | BIG Tractors

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4840 / 07

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1343

Diesel 18-speed 4WDApril 16 - May 6, 1980

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 2L-L used for power test.

Gear 1L-L used for pull test.

Id: 1343
Power At Rated Engine Speed: 210.67 hp157.1 kW
Fuel Use: 14.5 gal/hour54.9 l/hour
Fuel Use: 13.5 gal/hour51.1 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed: 210.61 hp157.1 kW
Max Power: 179.65 hp134.0 kW
Max Pull: 28,191 lbs12787 kg