Massey Ferguson 4225 Specs ( 1997-2001 )
Overview
The Massey Ferguson 4225 is a utility farm tractor produced in Coventry, England, from 1997 to 2001. It features a 4.0L Perkins four-cylinder diesel engine rated at 65 hp, which delivered 55.4 hp of PTO power during OECD testing. The model was offered in 2WD and 4WD configurations with multiple transmission options including 8-speed and 12-speed synchronized shuttle versions.
Ideal Applications
Tested Performance Metrics:
OECD Tractor Test 1779 recorded a maximum PTO power of 55.4 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 7,680 lbs while using a 12-speed shuttle transmission.
Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications:
The open center hydraulic system provides a total flow of 17.4 gpm at 3046 psi, supporting a Category II rear hitch with a lift capacity of 4,339 lbs.
Engine and Chassis Configuration:
The 243.5 ci Perkins diesel engine produces 188 lb-ft of torque at 1200 RPM within a chassis that ranges in weight from 6,114 to 7,630 pounds depending on the selected options.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Coventry, England / Original price was $26,800 in 1999 |
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| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Engine
| Engine type | Perkins 4.0L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.937x5.00 inches (100 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 17.3:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 18.4 qts (17.4 L) |
| Description | Perkins 1004.40 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 243.5 ci (4.0 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Oil capacity | 6.8 qts (6.4 L) |
| Power | 65 hp (48.5 kW) |
| Power (net) | 65 hp (48.5 kW) |
| Pre-heating | thermostart |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 188 lb-ft (254.9 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1200 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 42.5 hp (31.7 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 65 hp (48.5 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 55 hp (41.0 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 55.4 hp (41.3 kW) |
Transmission
| Cab | The synchronized shuttle was available in 8-speed (ROPS) or 12-speed (Cab) versions. |
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| Clutch | 305mm cerametallic disc / 305mm cerametallic disc / electro-hydraulic wet disc / electro-hydraulic wet disc |
| Description | Standard transmission on the ROPS-equipped 4225. / Three gears (1-3) plus reverse in two ranges (low/high) two a two-speed synchronized hi-lo shift for each gear. Standard transmission on the cab-equipped 4225. / Optional 12-speed transmission with left-hand power shuttle lever. |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse / 12 forward and 4 reverse / 12 forward and reverse / 12 forward and reverse |
| Transmission | Speedshift |
| Type | nonsynchronized gear / partially synchronized / synchronized shuttle / power shuttle |
| Transmission type | 8-speed nonsynchronized gear / 12-speed partially synchronized / 12-speed synchronized shuttle / 12-speed power shuttle |
| Transmission type | 8-speed nonsynchronized gear / 12-speed partially synchronized / 12-speed synchronized shuttle / 12-speed power shuttle |
Mechanical
| 2WD Differential lock | electro-hydraulic rear |
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| 4WD Differential lock | electro-hydraulic front and rear |
| Cab | Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
| Description | Power steering / Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | outboard planetary |
| Trailer brakes | hydraulic |
Capacity
| Cab Fuel | 26 gal (98.4 L) |
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| Fuel | 22.2 gal (84.0 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 13.2 gal (50.0 L) |
| ROPS Fuel | 29.1 gal (110.1 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 13.2 gal (50.0 L) |
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| Pressure | 3046 psi (210.0 bar) |
| Pump flow | 10 gpm (37.9 lpm) |
| Total flow | 17.4 gpm (65.9 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 2 to 4 |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
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| Rear lift (at ends) | 4339 lbs (1968 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
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| Engine RPM | 540@1902 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery CCA | 590 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Cab Charging amps | 70 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
| ROPS Charging amps | 45 |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 52 to 76 inches (132 to 193 cm) |
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| 2WD Length | 154 inches (391 cm) |
| 2WD Weight | 6936 lbs (3146 kg) |
| 4WD Front tread | 55 to 75 inches (139 to 190 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 155 inches (393 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 7487 lbs (3396 kg) |
| Description | Flange rear axle |
| Front axle | 2WD / 2WD LoProfile / 4WD |
| Ground clearance | 13.4 inches (34 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 96.5 inches (LoProfile) (245 cm) |
| Length | 151.6 inches (385 cm) |
| Rear tread | 60 to 84 inches (152 to 213 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 93 inches (236 cm) |
| Width | 77 inches (min) (195 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 16.9R30 |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 14.9-24 |
| Weight | 6114 to 7630 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 93 inches (236 cm) |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9R30 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.2R24. Rear: 16.9R30 |
| Ag front | 7.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 14.9-24 |
4225 Serial Numbers
| 1997 | F01001 |
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| 1998 | G01001 |
| 1999 | H01001 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Massey Ferguson 4225 Height
| Cab | 97 inches (246 cm) |
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| Height (Folded ROPS) | 79 inches (200 cm) |
| ROPS | 102 inches (259 cm) |
| Steering wheel | 72 inches (182 cm) |
Massey Ferguson 4225 Weight
| Max rear axle | 10000 lbs (4536 kg) |
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| Operating | 7,630 lbs (3460 kg) |
Massey Ferguson 4225 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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OCED Tractor Test 1779
| Description | Diesel 12-speed shuttle 4WDMarch 1 - May 1, 1998Link: OCED Tractor Test 1779 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 1M used for power test. / Gear 1L used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 3.7 gal/hour (14.0 l/hour) / 3.8 gal/hour (14.4 l/hour) / 3.4 gal/hour (12.9 l/hour) / 3.6 gal/hour (13.6 l/hour) |
| Max power | 55.4 hp (41.3 kW) / 42.5 hp (31.7 kW) |
| Max pull | 7,680 lbs (3483 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 54.8 hp (40.9 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 53.4 hp (39.8 kW) |
References
| Description | MF Loaders for Compact & Agricultural Tractors published in 2003, by Massey Ferguson / MF 4200 Series published in 1997, by Massey Ferguson / MF 4200 Series published in 2000, by Massey Ferguson / MF 4200 Series Tractors - MF 1000 Series Loaders Dealer Launch published in 1997, by Massey Ferguson / MF 4200 Series Specifications published in 1997, by Massey Ferguson |
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Speeds
| Description | With 16.9R34 rear tires. / With 16.9R34 rear tires. / With 16.9R34 rear tires. / With 16.9R34 rear tires. |
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Variants
| MT425 | similar Challenger model |
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Nebraska Tractor Test Results
Test #OECD 1779
Test Date:
March-June, 1998
Location:
Silsoe Research Institute, Wrest Park, Silsoe Bedford England MK45 4HS
This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.
No PTO performance data available.