- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1978–1986
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 4840 specs: hp, weight, years
The manufacturer claimed 256.8 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
256.8 hp
191.5 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4840”, 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 4840 specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson 4840 was built from 1978 to 1986.
The Massey Ferguson 4840 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 191.5 kW (256.8 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Massey Ferguson 4840 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Massey Ferguson 4840 weighs 11,820 kg (26,059 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson 4840 has a rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4840”
How does the 4840 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 72 tractors within 10% of its power, 24% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 72 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 4840 have?
The only figure for the 4840 is 256.8 hp (191.5 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4840”
How much will a 4840 lift?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 4840 are below.
| Hitch category | Category 4 |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | 1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4840”
What transmission does a 4840 have?
Transmission specifications for the 4840 are below.
| Clutch | wet disc clutch with 14 inch plates |
|---|---|
| Brakes | hydraulic calipers |
| Steering | hydrostatic steering |
| Top speed | 19.2 mph · 30.9 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4840”
How much does a 4840 weigh?
A 4840 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 4840”
Which tractors compare with a 4840?
Within 10% of its 256.8 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- J.I. Case 4690257 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1983Side by side with the 4840 →
- Fendt Favorit 626 LS (FWA 292)248 hp engine, claimed · 1981–1985Side by side with the 4840 →
- Case-IH 7150 Magnum244 hp engine, claimed · 1990–1993Side by side with the 4840 →
- Lamborghini 240 Traction240.7 hp engine, claimed · 1993–1994Side by side with the 4840 →
- Schlüter Super Trac 3000 TVL-LS276 hp engine, claimed · 1988–1989Side by side with the 4840 →
- Fiat 44-28276.4 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1982Side by side with the 4840 →
Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 4840
Is a 4840 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson 4840 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 4840 have?
A 4840 has a 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4840”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 4840 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-83947 · revision 992154. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document