Massey Ferguson 8245 Specs ( 1999-2003 )
Overview
The Massey Ferguson 8245 is a 4WD row-crop tractor produced between 1999 and 2003 with an original list price of $100,500. It is powered by a Valmet 7.4L 6-cylinder diesel engine and features an 18-speed full power shift transmission. The configuration includes a 14,000 lb rear lift capacity and a 121-inch wheelbase with an operating weight of 18,800 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Tested PTO Performance:
Nebraska Tractor Test 1781B recorded a maximum PTO power of 174.62 hp and fuel consumption of 10.2 gallons per hour at rated PTO speed.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The mechanical system consists of an 18-speed full power shift transmission with 18 forward and 6 reverse gears utilizing an electro-hydraulic wet disc clutch.
Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications:
The tractor is equipped with a pressure flow compensated hydraulic system featuring four valves and a 28.7-gallon capacity that supports a Type III rear hitch.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
| Original price | $100,500 |
Engine
| Engine type | Valmet 7.4L 6-cyl diesel |
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| PTO (claimed) | 160 hp (119.3 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 174.62 hp (130.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
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| Gears | 18 forward and 6 reverse |
| Transmission type | 18-speed full power shift |
| Type | full power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard |
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| Description | Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Capacity
| Fuel | 120 gal (454.2 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 28.7 gal (108.6 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 28.7 gal (108.6 L) |
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| Type | pressure flow compensated (PFC) |
| Valves | 4 |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 14000 lbs (6350 kg) |
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| Rear Type | III |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540,1000 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Operating weight | 18,800 lbs (8527 kg) |
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| Wheelbase | 121 inches (307 cm) |
| Front tire | 14.9R-28 |
| Rear tire | 18.4R-38 |
| Weight | 18,800 lbs (8527 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 121 inches (307 cm) |
| Ag front | 14.9R-28 |
| Ag rear | 18.4R-38 |
Massey Ferguson 8245 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1781B
| Description | Diesel 18-speed 4WDSeptember 15 - 26, 2006Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1781B file / PTO performance |
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| Fuel use | 9.9 gal/hour (37.5 l/hour) / 10.2 gal/hour (38.6 l/hour) / 10.2 gal/hour (38.6 l/hour) |
| Max power | 174.62 hp (130.2 kW) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 164.45 hp (122.6 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 171.41 hp (127.8 kW) |
References
| Description | MF Loaders for Compact & Agricultural Tractors published in 2003, by Massey Ferguson |
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