- Articulated
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1980–1986
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 4800 specs: hp, weight, years
Cummins V-903 eight-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 221.9 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
221.9 hp
165.5 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4800”, 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
- 26,059 lb
- Top speed
- 19.2 mph
Massey Ferguson 4800 specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson 4800 was built from 1980 to 1986.
The Massey Ferguson 4800 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 165.5 kW (221.9 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Massey Ferguson 4800 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Massey Ferguson 4800 has a Cummins V-903 engine, a 8-cylinder 14.80 L diesel unit.Source 1
The Massey Ferguson 4800 weighs 11,820 kg (26,059 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson 4800 has a rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4800”
How does the 4800 compare with its class?
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 11,820 kg is high for its class — 32% above the median of 8,983 kg across the 95 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 95 tractors within 10% of its power, 21% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 95 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 4800 have?
The only figure for the 4800 is 221.9 hp (165.5 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4800”
What engine is in a 4800?
A 4800 has a Cummins V-903, a 8-cylinder 14.80 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Cummins V-903 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 903.2 ci · 14.80 L |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-30”
How much will a 4800 lift?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 4800 are below.
| Hitch category | Category 4 |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | 1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4800”
What transmission does a 4800 have?
Transmission specifications for the 4800 are below.
| Clutch | wet disc clutch with 14 inch plates |
|---|---|
| Brakes | hydraulic caliper |
| Steering | hydrostatic steering |
| Top speed | 19.2 mph · 30.9 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4800”
How much does a 4800 weigh?
A 4800 weighs 26,059 lb (11,820 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 26,059 lb · 11,820 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 133.9 in · 3,400 mm |
| Length | 252.0 in · 6,400 mm |
| Width | 106.3 in · 2,700 mm |
| Height | 129.9 in · 3,300 mm |
| Front track | 70.1–131.5 in · 1,780–3,340 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Rear track | 70.1–131.5 in · 1,780–3,340 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4800”
Which tractors compare with a 4800?
Within 10% of its 221.9 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- WHITE 4-225221.9 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1987Side by side with the 4800 →
- ALLIS-CHALMERS 4 W-220220 hp engine, claimed · 1982–1984Side by side with the 4800 →
- Case-IH 9130217.0 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1990Side by side with the 4800 →
- Fiat 44-23227.0 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1982Side by side with the 4800 →
- International Harvester 7388229.9 hp engine, claimed · 1981Side by side with the 4800 →
- Ford 846229.9 hp engine, claimed · 1988–1993Side by side with the 4800 →
Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 4800
Is a 4800 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson 4800 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 4800 have?
A 4800 has a 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-30”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4800”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford FW-30 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-75530 · revision 934735. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 4800 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-87124 · revision 992153. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document