Massey Ferguson 4900

Massey Ferguson 4900 Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor Technical Specifications

Massey Ferguson 4900 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1980 – 1983.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Massey Ferguson 4900 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Massey Ferguson 4900 Production











Manufacturer:
Manufacturer: Massey Ferguson
Type: Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Original price: $123,400 (1983)


Massey Ferguson 4900 Power













Engine:
Engine (net): 375 hp
279.6 kW
PTO (claimed): 321 hp
239.4 kW
Drawbar (tested): 266.16 hp
198.5 kW
PTO (tested): 320.55 hp
239.0 kW

Massey Ferguson 4900 Electrical
















Ground: negative
Charging system: alternator
Charging amps: 60
Batteries: 4
Battery volts: 12

Massey Ferguson 4900 Mechanical






















Chassis: 4×4 articulated 4WD
Steering: articulated hydrostatic power
Brakes: hydraulic caliper
Cab: Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning. Optional AM/FM 8-track stereo.
Transmission: 18-speed partial power shift

Capacity













Fuel: 190 gal
719.1 L
Steering: 96 qts
90.9 L
Front axle: 42 qts
39.7 L
Rear axle: 84 qts
79.5 L

Hydraulics






















Type: open center
Valves: 3 to 4
Pump flow: 16 gpm
60.6 lpm (transmission)
  16 gpm
60.6 lpm (lift)
  28 gpm
106.0 lpm (auxiliary)
Total flow: 60 gpm
227.1 lpm
Steering cap.: 96 qts
90.9 L

Tracktor Hitch










Rear Type: IV
Control: position control with electronic lower link sensing
Rear lift (at 24″/610mm): 13,000 lbs
5896 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)










Rear PTO: independent
Rear RPM: 1000 (1.75)
Engine RPM: 1000@2350

Massey Ferguson 4900 Engine detail


































Engine Detail
Cummins VT-903
turbocharged diesel
8-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement: 903 ci
14.8 L
Bore/Stroke: 5.50×4.75 inches
140 x 121 mm
Air cleaner: dual dry elements
Compression: 15.5:1
Rated RPM: 2600
Starter volts: 12
Oil capacity: 37.5 qts
35.5 L
Coolant capacity: 60 qts
56.8 L



Massey Ferguson 4900 Transmission overview

Engine Oil














Type: partial power shift
Gears: 18 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch: wet disc with four 14-inch plates
Oil capacity: 44 qts
41.6 L
Three gears (1-3) in two ranges (high/low) with three-speed power shift (low/intermediate/high).

Massey Ferguson 4900 Dimensions



















Wheelbase: 137 inches
347 cm
Length: 252 inches
640 cm
Width: 108 inches
274 cm
Height: 130 inches
330 cm
Front axle: 4 inch diameter
101 mm
Rear axle: 4 inch diameter
101 mm
















Massey Ferguson 4900 Weight
Shipping: 27,000 lbs
12247 kg
Operating: 30,965 lbs
14045 kg (23.1-34 duals)
Ballasted: 33,940 lbs
15395 kg
Max capacity: 34,000 lbs
15422 kg

Massey Ferguson 4900 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1391













































Nebraska Tractor Test 1391
Diesel 18-speed 4WD
May 12 – 26, 1981
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1391 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed: 320.55 hp
239.0 kW
Fuel use: 20.5 gal/hour
77.6 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed: 323.88 hp
241.5 kW
Fuel use: 19.3 gal/hour
73.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 266.16 hp
198.5 kW
Fuel use: 20.1 gal/hour
76.1 l/hour
Gear 2H-L used for power test.
Max pull: 30,090 lbs
13648 kg
Gear 1L-H used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Massey Ferguson 4900 a good tractor?

The Massey Ferguson 4900 is one of the great tractors in the Massey Ferguson stable, and it has earned Massey Ferguson a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Massey Ferguson 4900 take?

Check out the Massey Ferguson 4900 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Massey Ferguson made the 4880

The Massey Ferguson 4900 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1980 – 1983

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