Massey Ferguson 4800 Specs ( 1978-1983 )
Overview
The Massey Ferguson 4800 is an articulated four-wheel-drive farm tractor produced between 1978 and 1983, featuring a 14.8L Cummins V-8 diesel engine and an 18-speed partial power shift transmission. It is equipped with a Category IV rear hitch rated for 11,000 pounds of lift capacity and includes a standard cab with climate control and optional 8-track stereo. Nebraska Tractor Test 1342 verified the machine's performance, recording 179.31 PTO horsepower and a maximum drawbar pull of 25,294 pounds.
Ideal Applications
Tested Performance Metrics:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 1342, the tractor achieved 179.31 horsepower at rated PTO speed and a maximum drawbar pull of 25,294 pounds while consuming 12.7 gallons of fuel per hour at maximum power.
Transmission and Gear Layout:
The mechanical system consists of an 18-speed partial power shift transmission providing 18 forward and 6 reverse gears, utilizing three gears in two ranges with a three-speed power shift.
Fluid and Structural Capacities:
The unit is designed with a 190-gallon fuel tank and a 60-gallon liquid-cooled engine capacity, supporting an operating weight ranging from 27,000 to 30,200 pounds.
Production
| Description | Original price was $87,000 in 1983 |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Engine
| Engine type | Cummins 14.8L 8-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dual dry elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.50x4.75 inches (140 x 121 mm) |
| Compression | 15.5:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 60 qts (56.8 L) |
| Description | Cummins V-903 / diesel / 8-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 903 ci (14.8 L) |
| Oil capacity | 37.5 qts (35.5 L) |
| Power (net) | 225 hp (167.8 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 150 hp (111.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 153.78 hp (114.7 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 225 hp (167.8 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 179 hp (133.5 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 179.31 hp (133.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | wet disc with four 14-inch plates |
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| Description | Three gears (1-3) in two ranges (high/low) with three-speed power shift (low/intermediate/high). |
| Gears | 18 forward and 6 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 44 qts (41.6 L) |
| Transmission type | 18-speed partial power shift |
| Type | partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning. Optional AM/FM 8-track stereo. |
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| Description | Articulated power steering / Hydraulic caliper brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
Capacity
| Front axle | 42 qts (39.7 L) |
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| Fuel | 190 gal (719.1 L) |
| Rear axle | 84 qts (79.5 L) |
| Steering | 96 qts (90.9 L) |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 16 gpm (transmission) (60.6 lpm) |
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| Steering cap. | 96 qts (90.9 L) |
| Total flow | 60 gpm (227.1 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 3 to 4 |
Hitch
| Control | position control with electronic lower link sensing |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 11000 lbs (4989 kg) |
| Rear Type | IV |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 1000@2350 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 4 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 60 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front axle | 4 inch diameter (101 mm) |
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| Height | 130 inches (330 cm) |
| Length | 252 inches (640 cm) |
| Rear axle | 4 inch diameter (101 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 137 inches (347 cm) |
| Width | 108 inches (274 cm) |
| Front tire | 23.1-34 |
| Rear tire | 23.1-34 |
| Weight | 27000 to 30200 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 137 inches (347 cm) |
| Ag front | 23.1-34 / 18.4-38 |
| Ag rear | 23.1-34 / 18.4-38 |
4800 Serial Numbers
| 1978 | 9D001001 |
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| 1979 | 9D001031 |
| 1980 | 9D002102 |
| 1981 | 9D002752 |
| 1982 | 9D003515 |
| 1983 | 9D003897 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Rear, right-side of cab |
Massey Ferguson 4800 Weight
| Max capacity | 34000 lbs (15422 kg) |
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| Operating | 30200 lbs (13698 kg) |
| Shipping | 27000 lbs (12247 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1342
| Description | Diesel 18-speed 4WDApril 17 - May 3, 1980Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1342 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 2L-L used for power test. / Gear 1L-L used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 12.7 gal/hour (48.1 l/hour) / 11.4 gal/hour (43.1 l/hour) / 12.7 gal/hour (48.1 l/hour) |
| Max power | 153.78 hp (114.7 kW) |
| Max pull | 25,294 lbs (11473 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 179.31 hp (133.7 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 172.88 hp (128.9 kW) |
References
| Drive type | MF 4000 Series 4-Wheel Drives published in 1984, by Massey Ferguson |
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Speeds
| Description | With 23.1x34 duals. |
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