Diesel 18-speed 4WD April 16 - May 6, 1980 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1343 file PTO performance Drawbar performance Gear 2L-L used for power test. Gear 1L-L used for pull test.
Power at rated engine speed
210.67hp / 157.1kW
Fuel use
14.5gal/hour / 54.9l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
210.61hp / 157.1kW
Max power
179.65hp / 134.0kW
Max pull
28,191lbs / 12787kg
MASSEY FERGUSON 4840 POWER
Engine (net)
265hp / 197.6kW
Drawbar (claimed)
170hp / 126.8kW
PTO (claimed)
211hp / 157.3kW
Drawbar (tested)
179.65hp / 134.0kW
PTO (tested)
210.67hp / 157.1kW
ENGINE DETAIL
Description
Cummins V-903 diesel 8-cylinder liquid-cooled
Displacement
903ci / 14.8L
Bore/Stroke
5.50x4.75inches / 140x 121 mm
Air cleaner
dual dry elements
Compression
15.5:1
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
37.5qts / 35.5L
Coolant capacity
60qts / 56.8L
MASSEY FERGUSON 4840 ENGINE
Description
Cummins 14.8L 8-cyl diesel
TRANSMISSION
Type
partial power shift
Gears
18 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch
wet disc with four 14-inch plates
Oil capacity
44qts / 41.6L
Description
Three gears (1-3) in two ranges (high/low) with three-speed power shift (low/intermediate/high).
SPEEDS
Description
With 23.1x34 duals.
MECHANICAL
Chassis
4x4 articulated 4WD
Steering
articulated hydrostatic power
Brakes
hydraulic caliper
Cab
Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning. Optional AM/FM 8-track stereo.
position control with electronic lower link sensing
Rear lift (at 24
11,000lbs / 4989kg
POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear RPM
1000 (1.75)
Engine RPM
1000@2350
MASSEY FERGUSON 4840 TIRES
Ag front
18.4-38
Ag rear
18.4-38/20.8-38/24.5-32/30.5-32
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase
137inches / 347cm
Length
252inches / 640cm
Width
108inches / 274cm
Height
130inches / 330cm
Front axle
4 inch diameter /101 mm
Rear axle
4 inch diameter /101 mm
MASSEY FERGUSON 4840 WEIGHT
Shipping
27,000lbs / 12247kg
Operating
30,920lbs / 14025kg (23.1-34 duals)
Max capacity
34,000lbs / 15422kg
DIMENSIONS & TIRES
Wheelbase
137inches / 347cm
Weight
27000 to 30920 pounds
Front tire
23.1-34
Rear tire
23.1-34
4840 SERIAL NUMBERS
Location
Rear, right-side of cab
1978
9D001001
1979
9D001031
1980
9D002102
1981
9D002752
1982
9D003515
1983
9D003897
ELECTRICAL
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
60
Batteries
4
Battery volts
12
About Massey Ferguson Tractor
The Massey Ferguson 4840 tractor is part of the 9R tractor series. The 4840 is a Four-wheel Drive 4WD Tractors type, that is used mostly in Agriculture Tractors. The engine of the 4840 tractor offers . This setup improves real-world usability.