Massey Ferguson 4235 Horsepower & PTO HP

Quick answer:

The Massey Ferguson 4235 tractor engine horsepower is 75 hp | 55.9 kW, PTO horsepower is 65 hp | 48.5 kW, and the drawbar horsepower is 51.6 hp | 38.5 kW.

Engine HP75 hp | 55.9 kW
PTO HP65 hp | 48.5 kW
Drawbar HP51.6 hp | 38.5 kW
PTO Transfer86.7%
Torque207 lb-ft | 280.7 Nm
Displacement258 ci | 4.2 L

Massey Ferguson 4235 Horsepower Specs

Engine net horsepower 75 hp | 55.9 kW
PTO horsepower claimed 65 hp | 48.5 kW
PTO horsepower tested 65.4 hp | 48.8 kW
Drawbar horsepower tested 51.6 hp | 38.5 kW

Massey Ferguson 4235 Useful Horsepower Calculations

PTO-to-engine power transfer 86.7% of engine hp reaches the PTO
Drawbar-to-engine power transfer 68.8% of engine hp reaches the drawbar
Drawbar-to-PTO power ratio 79.4% drawbar hp vs PTO hp
Engine size per PTO horsepower 4 ci per PTO hp
PTO horsepower per liter 15.5 PTO hp per L
Engine size per engine horsepower 3.4 ci per engine hp
Engine horsepower per liter 17.9 engine hp per L
Torque per PTO horsepower 3.2 lb-ft per PTO hp
Rated speed per PTO horsepower 33.8 rpm per PTO hp

Massey Ferguson 4235 Engine Specs

Displacement 258 ci | 4.2 L
Bore and stroke 4.05×5.00 inches | 103 x 127 mm
Compression 17.3:1
Rated RPM 2200
Torque 207 lb-ft | 280.7 Nm
Torque RPM 1300

Massey Ferguson 4235 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs

Starter volts 12
Battery volts 12

Massey Ferguson 4235 Horsepower Comparison Charts

Engine horsepower comparison

This model

75 hp

Average

80 hp

Low

45 hp

High

120 hp

PTO horsepower comparison

This model

65 hp

Average

65 hp

Low

35 hp

High

105 hp

Drawbar horsepower comparison

This model

51.6 hp

Average

55 hp

Low

30 hp

High

95 hp

Displacement comparison

This model

258 ci

Average

260 ci

Low

150 ci

High

380 ci

Torque comparison

This model

207 lb-ft

Average

240 lb-ft

Low

120 lb-ft

High

420 lb-ft

Rated RPM comparison

This model

2,200 rpm

Average

2,200 rpm

Low

1,800 rpm

High

2,700 rpm

Engine size per PTO HP

This model

4 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 4235 Horsepower FAQ

How much horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 4235 have?

The listed engine output is 75 hp, close to the 80 hp benchmark average. That puts the tractor in a normal working range for this benchmark group, with 75 hp as the main engine number.

How much PTO horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 4235 have?

The listed PTO output is 65 hp, close to the 65 hp benchmark average. Use 65 PTO hp as the practical implement-sizing number.

How much drawbar horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 4235 have?

The listed drawbar output is 51.6 hp, close to the 55 hp benchmark average. It gives a realistic pulling-power figure of about 51.6 hp.

How much engine power reaches the PTO on the Massey Ferguson 4235?

The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 86.7%, from 75 engine hp to 65 PTO hp. That is a normal usable range for judging PTO implement fit.

How efficient is the Massey Ferguson 4235 for pulling work?

The drawbar-to-engine transfer is about 68.8%, from 75 engine hp to 51.6 drawbar hp. That gives a more grounded pulling estimate than engine horsepower alone.

Is the Massey Ferguson 4235 better judged by PTO hp or drawbar hp?

The drawbar output is about 79.4% of PTO output, comparing 51.6 drawbar hp with 65 PTO hp. That helps separate pulling ability from PTO implement ability.

How big is the Massey Ferguson 4235 engine?

The engine displacement is 258 ci, close to the 260 ci benchmark average. It is close to the normal engine-size range for this horsepower class.

Is the Massey Ferguson 4235 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?

The engine has about 4 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 258 ci and 65 PTO hp. That points to a larger-displacement, lower-stress style setup.

How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Massey Ferguson 4235 make?

The output density is about 15.5 PTO hp per liter, using 65 PTO hp and 4.2 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.