Power
Power specifications| Engine | 375 hp net |
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| PTO | 321 hp claimed |
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| PTO, tested | 320.5 hp |
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| Drawbar | 266.2 hp tested |
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| Listed power | 375 hp engine basis |
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Engines
Engines fitted to the Massey Ferguson 4900| Cummins 14.8L 8-cyl dieselDiesel · 8 cyl | 903 ci |
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Engine details
- Cummins 14.8L 8-cyl diesel
- Bore × stroke
- 5.5 in × 4.75 in
- Rated speed
- 2,600 rpm
- Rated power
- 375 hp
- Compression
- 15.5:1
- Aspiration
- turbocharged diesel
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled
Transmissions
Transmissions for the Massey Ferguson 4900| 18-speed partial power shiftpartial power shift | 18F / 6R |
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Transmission notes
18-speed partial power shift: Three gears (1-3) in two ranges (high/low) with three-speed power shift (low/intermediate/high).
Weight
Weight specifications| Weight | 30,965 lb operating |
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| Shipping | 27,000 lb |
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| Ballasted | 33,940 lb |
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Dimensions
Dimensions specifications| Wheelbase | 137 in |
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| Length | 252 in |
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| Width | 108 in |
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| Height | 130 in |
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Capacities
Capacities specifications| Fuel tank | 190 gal |
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Hydraulics
Hydraulics specifications| System | open center |
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| Pump flow | 16 gpm |
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| Total flow | 60 gpm |
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| Remote valves | 3 to 4 |
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Hitch
Hitch specifications| Rear hitch category | IV |
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| Control | position control with electronic lower link sensing |
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| Rear lift capacity | no record |
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| Rear lift at 24 in (610 mm) | 13,000 lb |
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PTO
PTO specifications| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO speeds | 1000 (1.75) |
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| Engine rpm at PTO speed | 1000@2350 |
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Chassis
Chassis specifications| Drive | 4WD/tracks |
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| Steering | Articulated power steering |
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| Brakes | Hydraulic caliper brakes |
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| Final drives | planetary |
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Tires
Tires specifications| Front | 23.1-34 |
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| Rear | 23.1-34 |
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Electrical
Electrical specifications| System voltage | 12 V |
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| Batteries | 4 |
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| Charging | alternator |
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| Charging output | 60 A |
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| Ground | negative |
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Production
Production specifications| Price new | $123,400 (1983) |
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| Built by | Massey Ferguson |
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