- 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
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.
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.
| Make & model | Perkins A 6.354-4Source 2 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 353.9 ci · 5.80 LSource 2 |
| Max torque | 284 lb·ft · 385 N·m @ 1,300 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 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.
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 9,645 lb · 4,375 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 21 teilig |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1250”
What transmission does a 1250 have?
Transmission specifications for the 1250 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry Borg & Beck single-plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic articulated steering |
| Top speed | 15.5 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.
| Unladen weight | 11,464 lb · 5,200 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 17,637 lb · 8,000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 100.7 in · 2,559 mm |
| Length | 203.5 in · 5,170 mm |
| Width | 100.8 in · 2,560 mm |
| Height | 126.5 in · 3,214 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.6 in · 396 mm |
| Front track | 60.0–84.0 in · 1,524–2,133 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Rear track | 60.0–84.0 in · 1,524–2,133 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Turning radius, braked | 14.2 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.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 10.8 qt · 10.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1250” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 19.2 qt · 18.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1250” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 38.5 qt · 36.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1250” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 15.6 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.
- Fiat 1180 (DT)113.5 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1984Side by side with the 1250 →
- Lamborghini R-1156 (DT)113.5 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1984Side by side with the 1250 →
- SOMECA 1180 (TD)113.5 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1983Side by side with the 1250 →
- Fiat 115-90 (DT)113.5 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1990Side by side with the 1250 →
- ZETOR 12111/12145113.5 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1990Side by side with the 1250 →
- Renault 1151-4113.5 hp engine, claimed · 1974–1976Side by side with the 1250 →
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
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 1250 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-104279 · revision 897369. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 399 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-86702 · revision 1066509. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document