- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1976–1983
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 245 specs: hp, weight, years
Perkins AD 3.152 DL three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 44.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
44.4 hp
33.1 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 245”, 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
- 4,387 lb
- 3-point lift
- 3,638 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 5.2 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
Massey Ferguson 245 specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson 245 was built from 1976 to 1983.
The Massey Ferguson 245 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 33.1 kW (44.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Massey Ferguson 245 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Massey Ferguson 245 has a Perkins AD 3.152 DL engine, a 3-cylinder 2.50 L diesel unit.
The Massey Ferguson 245 weighs 1,990 kg (4,387 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson 245 has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson 245 lifts 1,650 kg (3,638 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Massey Ferguson 245 delivers 19.8 L/min (5.2 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 245”
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How much horsepower does a 245 have?
The only figure for the 245 is 44.4 hp (33.1 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 245”
What engine is in a 245?
A 245 has a Perkins AD 3.152 DL, a 3-cylinder 2.50 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Perkins AD 3.152 DL |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 152.6 ci · 2.50 L |
| Max torque | 125 lb·ft · 169.4 N·m @ 1,380 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 245”
How much will a 245 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 245 lifts 3,638 lb (1,650 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 5.2 gpm · 19.8 L/min |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 3,638 lb · 1,650 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm @ 1,684 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 245”
What transmission does a 245 have?
Transmission specifications for the 245 are below.
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
|---|
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 245”
How much does a 245 weigh?
A 245 weighs 4,387 lb (1,990 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,387 lb · 1,990 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 74.6 in · 1,896 mm |
| Length | 126.8 in · 3,220 mm |
| Width | 65.7 in · 1,670 mm |
| Height | 89.8 in · 2,280 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.0 in · 330 mm |
| Front track | 49.0–73.1 in · 1,245–1,857 mm |
| Rear track | 52.4–76.5 in · 1,330–1,942 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 9.7 ft · 2.97 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 245”
What oil does a 245 take, and how much?
A 245 engine takes 7.2 qt (6.8 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 7.2 qt · 6.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 245” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 26.4 qt · 25.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 245” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 10.8 qt · 10.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 245” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 245?
Within 10% of its 35.7 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- International Harvester International 42436.0 hp PTO, claimed · 1964–1967Side by side with the 245 →
- Leyland 24535.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1973–1975Side by side with the 245 →
- Ford 291036.1 hp PTO, claimed · 1983–1991Side by side with the 245 →
- Hürlimann H-345 (A)36.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1982–1986Side by side with the 245 →
- International Harvester 40436.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1961–1968Side by side with the 245 →
- International Harvester Farmall 40436.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1961–1968Side by side with the 245 →
Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 245
Is a 245 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson 245 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 245 have?
A 245 has a 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 245”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 245 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-86792 · revision 901614. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document