The Massey Ferguson 4800 tractor engine horsepower is 225 hp | 167.8 kW, PTO horsepower is 179 hp | 133.5 kW, and the drawbar horsepower is 150 hp | 111.9 kW.
Massey Ferguson 4800 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
Fuel capacity
190 gal | 719.1 L
Starter volts
12
Battery volts
12
Massey Ferguson 4800 Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
225 hp
Average
210 hp
Low
120 hp
High
380 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
179 hp
Average
175 hp
Low
100 hp
High
320 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
150 hp
Average
150 hp
Low
85 hp
High
280 hp
Displacement comparison
This model
903 ci
Average
520 ci
Low
360 ci
High
750 ci
Engine size per PTO HP
This model
5 ci/hp
Average
3.3 ci/hp
Low
2 ci/hp
High
5.2 ci/hp
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the large ag tractor category. Use the operator manual and actual engine/tractor configuration before sizing implements or judging working power.
Massey Ferguson 4800 Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 4800 have?
The listed engine output is 225 hp, close to the 210 hp benchmark average. That puts the tractor in a normal working range for this benchmark group, with 225 hp as the main engine number.
How much PTO horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 4800 have?
The listed PTO output is 179 hp, close to the 175 hp benchmark average. Use 179 PTO hp as the practical implement-sizing number.
How much drawbar horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 4800 have?
The listed drawbar output is 150 hp, close to the 150 hp benchmark average. It gives a realistic pulling-power figure of about 150 hp.
How much engine power reaches the PTO on the Massey Ferguson 4800?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 79.6%, from 225 engine hp to 179 PTO hp. That is a normal usable range for judging PTO implement fit.
How efficient is the Massey Ferguson 4800 for pulling work?
The drawbar-to-engine transfer is about 66.7%, from 225 engine hp to 150 drawbar hp. That gives a more grounded pulling estimate than engine horsepower alone.
Is the Massey Ferguson 4800 better judged by PTO hp or drawbar hp?
The drawbar output is about 83.8% of PTO output, comparing 150 drawbar hp with 179 PTO hp. That helps separate pulling ability from PTO implement ability.
How big is the Massey Ferguson 4800 engine?
The engine displacement is 903 ci, above the 520 ci benchmark average. Bigger displacement can help low-rpm pull and load-holding feel.
Is the Massey Ferguson 4800 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 5 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 903 ci and 179 PTO hp. That points to a larger-displacement, lower-stress style setup.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Massey Ferguson 4800 make?
The output density is about 12.1 PTO hp per liter, using 179 PTO hp and 14.8 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.
