The Massey Ferguson 4880 tractor engine horsepower is 320 hp | 238.6 kW, PTO horsepower is 270 hp | 201.3 kW, and the drawbar horsepower is 235.40 hp | 175.5 kW.
Massey Ferguson 4880 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
Fuel capacity
190 gal | 719.1 L
Starter volts
12
Battery volts
12
Idle RPM
1000-2800
Massey Ferguson 4880 Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
320 hp
Average
210 hp
Low
120 hp
High
380 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
270 hp
Average
175 hp
Low
100 hp
High
320 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
235.4 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
Rated RPM comparison
This model
2,600 rpm
Average
2,100 rpm
Low
1,600 rpm
High
2,500 rpm
Engine size per PTO HP
This model
3.3 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 4880 Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 4880 have?
The listed engine output is 320 hp, above the 210 hp benchmark average. That is a higher-power result, so ballast, tire setup and implement width matter if you want to use the full 320 hp.
How much PTO horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 4880 have?
The listed PTO output is 270 hp, above the 175 hp benchmark average. That is the number to use for mowers, balers, augers, pumps and other PTO tools that need up to about 270 hp.
How much drawbar horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 4880 have?
The listed drawbar output is 235.4 hp, above the 150 hp benchmark average. That makes the 235.4 hp drawbar number more useful than engine hp for tillage and heavy pulling.
How much engine power reaches the PTO on the Massey Ferguson 4880?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 84.4%, from 320 engine hp to 270 PTO hp. That is a normal usable range for judging PTO implement fit.
How efficient is the Massey Ferguson 4880 for pulling work?
The drawbar-to-engine transfer is about 73.6%, from 320 engine hp to 235.4 drawbar hp. That gives a more grounded pulling estimate than engine horsepower alone.
Is the Massey Ferguson 4880 better judged by PTO hp or drawbar hp?
The drawbar output is about 87.2% of PTO output, comparing 235.4 drawbar hp with 270 PTO hp. That helps separate pulling ability from PTO implement ability.
How big is the Massey Ferguson 4880 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 4880 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 3.3 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 903 ci and 270 PTO hp. That is close to the normal benchmark for this category.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Massey Ferguson 4880 make?
The output density is about 18.2 PTO hp per liter, using 270 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.
