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Years in Production / 1978–1983

Massey Ferguson

4880

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Massey Ferguson 4880.

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320hp

Source index power

4x4 Only

Drive

1978–1983

Production years

Massey Ferguson

Manufacturer

4880 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1978 - 1983

4000 4WD Series

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Original price was $110,500 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
13,000 lbs5896 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

4880 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Cummins VT-903

turbocharged diesel

8-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
903 ci14.8 L
Bore Stroke
5.50x4.75 inches140 x 121 mm
Power Net
320 hp238.6 kW
Air Cleaner
dual dry elements
Compression Ratio
15.5:1
Rated Rpm
2600
Idle Rpm
1000-2800
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
37.5 qts35.5 L
Coolant Capacity
60 qts56.8 L
Cylinders
8
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Cummins 14.8L 8-cyl diesel

4880 / 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

4880 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

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

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
137 inches347 cm
Weight
27000 to 31090 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

See it in action

Videos

Watch Massey Ferguson 4880 videos from their original YouTube creators.

4880 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1344

Diesel 18-speed 4WDApril 19 - May 9, 1980

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 2L-I used for power test.

Gear 1L-I used for pull test.

Id
1344
Power At Rated Engine Speed
272.81 hp203.4 kW
Fuel Use
17.4 gal/hour65.9 l/hour
Fuel Use
15.9 gal/hour60.2 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
267.38 hp199.4 kW
Max Power
235.40 hp175.5 kW
Max Pull
29,272 lbs13277 kg