- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- from 1965
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 145 specs: hp, weight, years
Perkins AD 3.152 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 45.3 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
45.3 hp
33.8 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 145”, 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
- 3,638 lb
- 3-point lift
- 2,725 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 5.4 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
Massey Ferguson 145 specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson 145 was first built in 1965.
The Massey Ferguson 145 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 33.8 kW (45.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Massey Ferguson 145 is two-wheel drive (2WD).Source 2
The Massey Ferguson 145 has a Perkins AD 3.152 engine, a 3-cylinder 2.50 L diesel unit.Source 3
The Massey Ferguson 145 weighs 1,650 kg (3,638 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson 145 has an independent rear PTO running at 1146 rpm.Source 2
The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson 145 lifts 1,236 kg (2,725 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Massey Ferguson 145 delivers 20.5 L/min (5.4 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 145”
How does the 145 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A 38.6 L fuel tank is low for its class — 29% below the median of 54 L across the 279 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 311 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 145 have?
The only figure for the 145 is 45.3 hp (33.8 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 145”
What engine is in a 145?
A 145 has a Perkins AD 3.152, a 3-cylinder 2.50 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Perkins AD 3.152Source 3 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooledSource 3 |
| Displacement | 152.6 ci · 2.50 LSource 3 |
| Max torque | 123 lb·ft · 167 N·m @ 1,300 rpmSource 2 |
| Injection | Direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 145”
How much will a 145 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 145 lifts 2,725 lb (1,236 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 5.4 gpm · 20.5 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,489 psi · 172 barSource 2 |
| Hitch category | Category 1Source 2On record for 1 of 2 configurations |
| Lift at ends | 2,725 lb · 1,236 kg |
| Rear PTO | 1146 rpm @ 1,685 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 29 x 34,9 x 9,7 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 145”
What transmission does a 145 have?
Transmission specifications for the 145 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry air-cooled MF double clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal operated inner shoe brake acting on rear wheels |
| Steering | Mechanical recirculating ball steering |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 145”
How much does a 145 weigh?
A 145 weighs 3,638 lb (1,650 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,638 lb · 1,650 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 72.0 in · 1,830 mm |
| Length | 117.7 in · 2,990 mm |
| Width | 64.2 in · 1,630 mm |
| Height | 53.9 in · 1,370 mm |
| Ground clearance | 12.6 in · 320 mm |
| Front track | 48.0–79.9 in · 1,220–2,030 mm |
| Rear track | 48.0–76.0 in · 1,220–1,930 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 9.0 ft · 2.75 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 145”
What oil does a 145 take, and how much?
A 145 engine takes 7.0 qt (6.6 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 7.0 qt · 6.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 145” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 26.4 qt · 25.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 145” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 10.8 qt · 10.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 145” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 145?
Within 10% of its 45.3 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- VALMET 56545.3 hp engine, claimed · 1964–1968Side by side with the 145 →
- International Harvester Farmall 50445.3 hp engine, claimed · 1961–1968Side by side with the 145 →
- Fiat 470 (V/DT)45.3 hp engine, claimed · 1980Side by side with the 145 →
- SOMECA 470 (TD)45.3 hp engine, claimed · 1980Side by side with the 145 →
- Renault Super 7D45 hp engine, claimed · 1965–1969Side by side with the 145 →
- Deutz-Fahr DX 50V45.2 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1985Side by side with the 145 →
Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 145
Is a 145 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson 145 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 145 have?
A 145 has a 1146 rpm rear PTO on a 29 x 34,9 x 9,7 mm shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 145”; Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 145 S”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 148”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 145 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-104170 · revision 901603. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 145 S — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-104255 · revision 992087. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 148 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-76624 · revision 1062001. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document