Massey Ferguson 245: all source data

All 81 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerMassey Ferguson
(no label)Built in Detroit, Michigan, USA
(no label)Original price was $17,150 in 1983
Engine
(no label)Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel
(no label)Continental 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline
Transmission
(no label)8-speed gear
(no label)12-speed partial power shift
(no label)6-speed
Power
Engine45 hp | 33.6 kW
PTO (claimed)43 hp | 32.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)34.97 hp | 26.1 kW
PTO (tested)42.9 hp | 32.0 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
Differential lockmechanical rear
(no label)Power steering
(no label)Differential mechanical drum brakes
(no label)Open operator station.
Capacity
Fuel12.68 gal | 48.0 L
Hydraulic system6.6 gal | 25.0 L
Hydraulics
Capacity6.6 gal | 25.0 L
Hitch
Rear TypeI
Rear lift3120 lbs | 1415 kg
Pto
Rear PTOlive
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Engine RPM540@1683
Dimensions
Wheelbase74.5 inches | 189 cm
Weight3900 to 4050 pounds
Front tire6.00-16
Rear tire13.6-28
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps32
Battery volts12
Battery AH96

Engine

Engine options
(no label)Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel
(no label)Continental 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline
Engine detail
(no label)Perkins AD3.152
(no label)diesel
(no label)3-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement152.7 ci | 2.5 L
Bore/Stroke3.60x5.00 inches | 91 x 127 mm
Power45 hp | 33.6 kW
Air cleanerpaper and felt elements with precleaner
Compression16.5:1
Rated RPM2250
Starter volts12
Oil capacity7.4 qts | 7.0 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)10.6 qts | 10.0 L
(no label)Continental
(no label)gasoline
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement145 ci | 2.4 L
Bore/Stroke3.375x4.062 inches | 86 x 103 mm
Compression7.4:1
Rated RPM2250
Starter volts12

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)8-speed gear
(no label)12-speed partial power shift
(no label)6-speed
Transmission
Typegear
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity26.4 qts | 25.0 L
TransmissionMulti Power
Typepartial power shift
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity26.4 qts | 25.0 L

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front6.00-16
Ag rear13.6-28
Dimensions
Wheelbase74.5 inches | 189 cm
Length126.5 inches | 321 cm
Width71 inches | 180 cm
Height58.5 inches | 148 cm
Clearance (drawbar)9.3 inches | 23 cm
Front tread48 to 80 inches | 121 to 203 cm
Rear tread56 to 76 inches | 142 to 193 cm
Weight
Gas Operating (Gas)3900 lbs | 1769 kg
Diesel Operating (Diesel)4050 lbs | 1837 kg
Ballasted6150 lbs | 2789 kg