The Massey Ferguson 245 tractor engine horsepower is 45 hp | 33.6 kW, PTO horsepower is 43 hp | 32.1 kW, and the drawbar horsepower is 34.97 hp | 26.1 kW.
3.60×5.00 inches | 91 x 127 mm | 3.375×4.062 inches | 86 x 103 mm
Compression
16.5:1 | 7.4:1
Rated RPM
2250
Massey Ferguson 245 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
Fuel capacity
12.68 gal | 48.0 L
Starter volts
12
Battery volts
12
Massey Ferguson 245 Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
45 hp
Average
80 hp
Low
45 hp
High
120 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
43 hp
Average
65 hp
Low
35 hp
High
105 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
35 hp
Average
55 hp
Low
30 hp
High
95 hp
Displacement comparison
This model
152.7 ci
Average
260 ci
Low
150 ci
High
380 ci
Rated RPM comparison
This model
2,250 rpm
Average
2,200 rpm
Low
1,800 rpm
High
2,700 rpm
Engine size per PTO HP
This model
3.6 ci/hp
Average
3.5 ci/hp
Low
2.2 ci/hp
High
5.8 ci/hp
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the utility tractor category. Use the operator manual and actual engine/tractor configuration before sizing implements or judging working power.
Massey Ferguson 245 Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 245 have?
The listed engine output is 45 hp, below the 80 hp benchmark average. That is a lower-power result, so the smarter match is lighter implements and jobs that do not demand more than about 45 hp.
How much PTO horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 245 have?
The listed PTO output is 43 hp, below the 65 hp benchmark average. For real use, size PTO implements below or near 43 hp rather than using a bigger engine-horsepower number.
How much drawbar horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 245 have?
The listed drawbar output is 35 hp, below the 55 hp benchmark average. For pulling work, the safer assumption is about 35 hp at the drawbar before soil, ballast and tire limits are considered.
How much engine power reaches the PTO on the Massey Ferguson 245?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 95.6%, from 45 engine hp to 43 PTO hp. That is a strong transfer figure when the two specs are from the same configuration.
How efficient is the Massey Ferguson 245 for pulling work?
The drawbar-to-engine transfer is about 77.7%, from 45 engine hp to 35 drawbar hp. That gives a more grounded pulling estimate than engine horsepower alone.
Is the Massey Ferguson 245 better judged by PTO hp or drawbar hp?
The drawbar output is about 81.3% of PTO output, comparing 35 drawbar hp with 43 PTO hp. That helps separate pulling ability from PTO implement ability.
How big is the Massey Ferguson 245 engine?
The engine displacement is 152.7 ci, below the 260 ci benchmark average. Smaller displacement usually means less engine size behind each horsepower number.
Is the Massey Ferguson 245 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 3.5 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 152.7 ci and 43 PTO hp. That is close to the normal benchmark for this category.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Massey Ferguson 245 make?
The output density is about 17.2 PTO hp per liter, using 43 PTO hp and 2.5 L of displacement. Higher hp/L means more output squeezed from each liter; lower hp/L usually means a more relaxed engine tune.
Official information note
Horsepower and engine specs can vary by year, market, engine option, fuel system, test standard and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, spec plate, parts book and official masseyferguson.com website before buying parts, sizing implements or making repair decisions.
