• WhichTractor size: Standard-size
  • No lab test on file
  • 1980–1982

It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category

Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is

Massey Ferguson 1250 specs: hp, weight, years

Perkins A 6.354-4 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 113.5 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.

Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated

113.5 hp

84.6 kW as stated by the source

No lab test on file

Claimed · standard not stated by the source

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1250”, claimed

This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.

Weight
11,464 lb
3-point lift
9,645 lb
Top speed
15.5 mph

Massey Ferguson 1250 specs: key facts

  • The Massey Ferguson 1250 was built from 1980 to 1982.

  • The Massey Ferguson 1250 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 84.6 kW (113.5 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.

  • The Massey Ferguson 1250 is four-wheel drive (4WD).

  • The Massey Ferguson 1250 has a Perkins A 6.354-4 engine, a 6-cylinder 5.80 L diesel unit.Source 2

  • The Massey Ferguson 1250 weighs 5,200 kg (11,464 lb) unladen.

  • The Massey Ferguson 1250 has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.

  • The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson 1250 lifts 4,375 kg (9,645 lb) at the lower-link ends.

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1250”

How does the 1250 compare with its class?

  • Limitation:

    Twelve forward gears is low for its class — 25% below the median of 16 across the 260 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.

  • Strength:

    A 318 L fuel tank is high for its class — 77% above the median of 180 L across the 269 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.

  • Limitation:

    The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 287 tractors within 10% of its power, 10% carry one.

Derived by WhichTractor from 287 comparable records. How we work this out

Illustration of the 1980–1982 Massey Ferguson MF 1250, a 113 hp farm tractor, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph

How much horsepower does a 1250 have?

The only figure for the 1250 is 113.5 hp (84.6 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.

Engine, claimed (gross/net not stated)
113.5 hp

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1250”

What engine is in a 1250?

A 1250 has a Perkins A 6.354-4, a 6-cylinder 5.80 L diesel engine.

Engine — 1250 engine specifications
Make & modelPerkins A 6.354-4Source 2
Cylinders6, liquid-cooledSource 2
Displacement353.9 ci · 5.80 LSource 2
Max torque284 lb·ft · 385 N·m @ 1,300 rpm
Electrical system12 V

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1250”

How much will a 1250 lift?

A 1250 lifts 9,645 lb (4,375 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.

Hydraulics & PTO — 1250 hydraulics and PTO specifications
Hitch categoryCategory 2
Lift at ends9,645 lb · 4,375 kg
Rear PTOIndependent, engine-driven, 1000 rpmEngages under load
PTO shaft1 3/8"- 21 teilig

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1250”

What transmission does a 1250 have?

Transmission specifications for the 1250 are below.

Transmission — 1250 transmission specifications
ClutchPedal-operated dry Borg & Beck single-plate clutch
SteeringHydrostatic articulated steering
Top speed15.5 mph · 25 km/h

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1250”

How much does a 1250 weigh?

A 1250 weighs 11,464 lb (5,200 kg) unladen.

Weights & dimensions — 1250 weights and dimensions
Unladen weight11,464 lb · 5,200 kg
Maximum permissible mass17,637 lb · 8,000 kg
Wheelbase100.7 in · 2,559 mm
Length203.5 in · 5,170 mm
Width100.8 in · 2,560 mm
Height126.5 in · 3,214 mm
Ground clearance15.6 in · 396 mm
Front track60.0–84.0 in · 1,524–2,133 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles
Rear track60.0–84.0 in · 1,524–2,133 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles
Turning radius, braked14.2 ft · 4.33 m

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1250”

What oil does a 1250 take, and how much?

A 1250 engine takes 10.8 qt (10.2 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.

1250 fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil10.8 qt · 10.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1250” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission19.2 qt · 18.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1250” · single source, not independently verified
Hydraulic38.5 qt · 36.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1250” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system15.6 qt · 14.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1250” · single source, not independently verified

Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.

Which tractors compare with a 1250?

Within 10% of its 113.5 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.

Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 1250

Is a 1250 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The Massey Ferguson 1250 is four-wheel drive (4WD).

What PTO does a 1250 have?

A 1250 has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 21 teilig shaft.

Sources and how this page was built

Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1250”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 399”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

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Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution

  1. Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 1250 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-104279 · revision 897369. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
  2. Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 399 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-86702 · revision 1066509. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document