Full Specifications
NEBRASKA TRACTOR TEST 1251
Description
Diesel 12-speed 2WD/August 24 - September 6, 1977/Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1251 file/PTO performance/Drawbar performance/Gear 6 used for power test./Gear 4 used for pull test.
Power at rated engine speed
42.9 hp/32.0 kW
Fuel use
2.8 gal/hour/10.6 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
36.5 hp/27.2 kW
Max power
34.97 hp/26.1 kW
Max pull
4,279 lbs/1940 kg
NEBRASKA TRACTOR TEST 1252
Description
Gasoline 8-speed 2WD/August 26 - September 9, 1977/Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1252 file/PTO performance/Drawbar performance/Gear 4 used for power test./Gear 2L used for pull test.
Power at rated engine speed
41.09 hp/30.6 kW
Fuel use
3.5 gal/hour/13.2 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
34.15 hp/25.5 kW
Max power
33.03 hp/24.6 kW
Max pull
4,298 lbs/1949 kg
MASSEY FERGUSON 245 POWER
Engine
45 hp/33.6 kW
PTO (claimed)
43 hp/32.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)
34.97 hp/26.1 kW
PTO (tested)
42.9 hp/32.0 kW
ENGINES OVERVIEW
Description
Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel/Continental 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline
ENGINE DETAIL 1
Description
Perkins AD3.152/diesel/3-cylinder/liquid-cooled
Displacement
152.7 ci/2.5 L
Bore/Stroke
3.60x5.00 inches/91 x 127 mm
Power
45 hp/33.6 kW
Air cleaner
paper and felt elements with precleaner
Compression
16.5:1
Rated RPM
2250
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
7.4 qts/7.0 L
Coolant capacity
10.6 qts/10.0 L
ENGINE DETAIL 2
Description
Continental/gasoline/4-cylinder/liquid-cooled
Displacement
145 ci/2.4 L
Bore/Stroke
3.375x4.062 inches/86 x 103 mm
Compression
7.4:1
Rated RPM
2250
Starter volts
12
MASSEY FERGUSON 245 ENGINES
Description
Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel/Continental 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline
TRANSMISSIONS OVERVIEW
Description
8-speed gear/12-speed partial power shift/6-speed
TRANSMISSION 1
Type
gear
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity
26.4 qts/25.0 L
TRANSMISSION 2
Transmission
Multi Power
Type
partial power shift
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverse
TRANSMISSION 3
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity
26.4 qts/25.0 L
MECHANICAL
Chassis
4x2 2WD
Differential lock
mechanical rear
Steering
power
Brakes
differential mechanical drum
Cab
Open operator station.
Transmissions
8-speed gear/12-speed partial power shift/6-speed
CAPACITY
Fuel
12.68 gal/48.0 L
Hydraulic system
6.6 gal/25.0 L
HYDRAULICS
Capacity
6.6 gal/25.0 L
TRACTOR HITCH
Rear Type
I
Rear lift
3120 lbs/1415 kg
POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO)
Rear PTO
live
Rear RPM
540
MASSEY FERGUSON 245 TIRES
Ag front
6.00-16
Ag rear
13.6-28
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase
74.5 inches/189 cm
Length
126.5 inches/321 cm
Width
71 inches/180 cm
Height
58.5 inches/148 cm
Clearance (drawbar)
9.3 inches/23 cm
Front tread
48 to 80 inches/121 to 203 cm
Rear tread
56 to 76 inches/142 to 193 cm
MASSEY FERGUSON 245 WEIGHT
Gas Operating
3900 lbs/1769 kg
Diesel Operating
4050 lbs/1837 kg
Ballasted
6150 lbs/2789 kg
DIMENSIONS & TIRES
Wheelbase
74.5 inches/189 cm
Weight
3900 to 4050 pounds
Front tire
6.00-16
Rear tire
13.6-28
MASSEY FERGUSON 236 LOADER
Height (to pin)
144 inches/365 cm
Breakout force (lift)
3250 lbs/1474 kg
Lift to full height (at pin)
2500 lbs/1134 kg
245 SERIAL NUMBERS
Location
Below instrument panel
1974
9A202190
1975
9A207681
1976
9A232539
1977
9A254045
1978
9A276935
1979
9A296946
1980
9A326169
1981
9A339343
1982
9A350584
1983
9A354679
ELECTRICAL
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
32
Battery volts
12
Battery AH
96
The Massey Ferguson 245 tractor is part of the 9R tractor series. The 245 is a type, which is used mostly in the Agriculture Tractors. A 42.9 horsepower engine powers the 245 tractor. This setup improves real-world efficiency.