- 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 4900 specs: hp, weight, years
Cummins V - 903 Turbo eight-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 369.9 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
369.9 hp
275.8 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4900”, 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
- 26,786 lb
- Top speed
- 19.2 mph
Massey Ferguson 4900 specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson 4900 was built from 1978 to 1986.
The Massey Ferguson 4900 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 275.8 kW (369.9 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Massey Ferguson 4900 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Massey Ferguson 4900 has a Cummins V - 903 Turbo engine, a 8-cylinder 14.80 L diesel unit.Source 1
The Massey Ferguson 4900 weighs 12,150 kg (26,786 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson 4900 has a rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4900”
How does the 4900 compare with its class?
We will not rate this machine against its class. Only 21 published tractors sit within 10% of its 276 kW — too few to say what is normal.
Derived by WhichTractor. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 4900 have?
The only figure for the 4900 is 369.9 hp (275.8 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4900”
What engine is in a 4900?
A 4900 has a Cummins V - 903 Turbo, a 8-cylinder 14.80 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Cummins V - 903 Turbo |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 903.2 ci · 14.80 L |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4880”
How much will a 4900 lift?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 4900 are below.
| Hitch category | Category 4 |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | 1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4900”
What transmission does a 4900 have?
Transmission specifications for the 4900 are below.
| Clutch | Wet disc clutch with 14-inch plates |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Hydraulic brake calipers |
| Steering | Hydrostatic steering |
| Top speed | 19.2 mph · 30.9 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4900”
How much does a 4900 weigh?
A 4900 weighs 26,786 lb (12,150 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 26,786 lb · 12,150 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 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4900”
Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 4900
Is a 4900 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson 4900 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 4900 have?
A 4900 has a 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4880”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4900”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 4880 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-87125 · revision 778186. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 4900 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-87126 · revision 1012275. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document