Massey Ferguson 4260 Specs ( 1997-2001 )
Overview
The Massey Ferguson 4260 is a utility farm tractor produced between 1997 and 2001, powered by a 6.0L 6-cylinder Perkins diesel engine rated at 100 hp. This model features a variety of transmission options including mechanical or power shuttle configurations with up to 24 forward and reverse gears, and was available in both 2WD and 4WD drive types.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Output:
According to OCED Tractor Test 1731, the 4260 achieved a maximum PTO power of 94.9 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 9,420 lbs while consuming fuel at a rate of 5.8 gallons per hour.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with multiple transmission layouts, ranging from a 12-speed mechanical shuttle to a 24-speed power shuttle, and includes electro-hydraulic differential locks for both front and rear axles on 4WD models.
Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications:
The system features a total pump flow of 17.4 gpm at 3,046 psi, supporting a Category II rear hitch with mechanical draft control or optional electronic draft control.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO) |
Engine
| Engine type | Perkins 6.0L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.94x5.00 inches (100 x 127 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 29.6 qts (28.0 L) |
| Description | Perkins 1006 / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 365.2 ci (6.0 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power | 100 hp (74.6 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 286.2 lb-ft (388.1 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1200 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 78.3 hp (58.4 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 93.5 hp (69.7 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 94.9 hp (70.8 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 330 cerametallic disc / 330 cerametallic disc / electro-hydraulic wet disc / electro-hydraulic wet disc |
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| Description | Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (L/M/H) with mechanical shuttle. / Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (L/M/H) with push-button Speedshift power shift. / Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (L/M/H) with power shuttle. / Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (L/M/H) with power shuttle and push-button two-speed power shift. |
| Gears | 12 forward and reverse / 18 forward and 6 reverse / 12 forward and reverse / 24 forward and reverse |
| Transmission | Speedshift |
| Type | mechanical shuttle / two-speed power shift / power shuttle / power shuttle |
| Transmission type | 12-speed mechanical shuttle / 18-speed two-speed power shift / 12-speed power shuttle / 24-speed power shuttle |
| Transmission type | 12-speed mechanical shuttle / 18-speed two-speed power shift / 12-speed power shuttle / 24-speed power shuttle |
Mechanical
| 2WD Differential lock | electro-hydraulic rear |
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| 4WD Differential lock | electro-hydraulic front and rear |
| Cab | Cab standard with heater. Optional air-conditioning. Available Versa cab with reversible seating position. |
| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Trailer brakes | hydraulic |
Capacity
| Fuel | 37.8 gal (143.1 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 13.2 gal (50.0 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) |
| Valves | 2 to 4 |
Hitch
| Control | position control and mechanical draft control, electronic draft control optional |
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| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Clutch | hydraulic |
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| Engine RPM | 540@1902 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 57.1 to 85.4 inches (145 to 216 cm) |
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| 2WD Weight | 8534 lbs (3871 kg) |
| 4WD Front tread | 61.8 to 80.7 inches (156 to 204 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 9050 lbs (4105 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 17.4 inches (44 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 106.3 inches (270 cm) |
| Length | 170.1 inches (432 cm) |
| Rear tread | 60.2 to 88.2 inches (152 to 224 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 102.8 inches (261 cm) |
| Width | 81.1 inches*Minimum width (205 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 16.9R38 |
| Front tire | 10.00-16 |
| Weight | 8534 to 9050 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 102.8 inches (261 cm) |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 16.9R38 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 13.6R28. Rear: 16.9R38 |
OCED Tractor Test 1731
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 4WDAugust 1 - September 1, 1997Link: OCED Tractor Test 1731 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 2M used for power test. / Gear 2L used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 5.8 gal/hour (22.0 l/hour) / 5.8 gal/hour (22.0 l/hour) / 5.4 gal/hour (20.4 l/hour) / 5.8 gal/hour (22.0 l/hour) |
| Max power | 94.9 hp (70.8 kW) / 78.3 hp (58.4 kW) |
| Max pull | 9420 lbs (4272 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 94.4 hp (70.4 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 92.7 hp (69.1 kW) |
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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