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Massey Ferguson MF 2745

Built: 1978–1983 · Series: 2000 er - Serie, Erste Generation

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With the MF 2745, Massey Ferguson offers a model from the 2000er - Serie, Erste Generation series. Production: 1978–1983. The engine delivers 140 hp (103 kW), has 8 cylinders, with a displacement of 6,836 cm³. Rated speed is 2,600 rpm. The unladen weight is 6,890 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,790 mm. Top speed is 34.3 km/h. Lifting capacity is 7,200 kg. Transmission: 24V / 4R. The engine is water-cooled. Tyres: front 11.00 - 16, rear 20.8 - 36. The fuel is diesel. Construction: unit construction (no separate frame). The gearbox offers 24 forward gears. There are also 4 reverse gears. The 2000 er - Serie, Erste Generation series covers 5 models. Rated output within it ranges from 100 to 270 hp; the MF 2745 sits in the lower part of that range with 140 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the MF 2705 below it with 120 hp and the MF 2775 above it with 190 hp. Unladen weight within it ranges from 5,638 to 6,890 kg; here the MF 2745 sits at the top of that range with 6,890 kg. 1668 Massey Ferguson models across 56 series are on record.

Massey Ferguson 2000 series, first generation – five large tractors from the MF 2675 to the MF 2805 from Beauvais, six- to eight-cylinder engines of 74 to 198.6 kW, 100 to 270 hp

The MF 2000 series in its first generation was Massey Ferguson's large-tractor range of the 1980s, built at the French Beauvais plant; it runs from the MF 2675 through the MF 2705 and MF 2745 to the MF 2775 and MF 2805. Type designations rise with the power class, driven by six- to eight-cylinder diesel engines.

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The register lists here five versions with 74 to 198.6 kW, or 100 to 270 hp, from six- to eight-cylinder engines of 5,797 to 10,500 cm³ displacement, lift capacities from 5,330 to 7,320 kg, unladen weights from 5,638 to 6,890 kg, lengths from 4,500 to 4,826 mm and heights from 2,840 to 2,850 mm at a rated speed of 2,500 to 2,600 rpm.

In the large-tractor class of the 1980s, Massey Ferguson competed with makers such as Case IH, John Deere and Ford, who likewise offered tractors of several hundred horsepower for big arable farms and contractors; the 2000 series marked Massey Ferguson's entry into this upper power segment.

When buying used, operating hours, the condition of the gearbox and four-wheel drive, hydraulic tightness for heavy implements and corrosion on the frame and cab matter; spare parts for the engine and drivetrain are available through the AGCO parts network, while rarer attachment parts are best sourced through MF specialists. Documentation of past repairs is valuable given the complexity of these large tractors' hydraulic and transmission systems.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Massey Ferguson 2000er-Serie, erste Generation, Massey Ferguson (AGCO, Hersteller)

Technical data

Engine

Fueldieselcorrect
Power140 hp (103 kW)correct
Rated speed2,600 rpmcorrect
Cylinders8correct
Displacement6,836 cm³correct
Coolingwater-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase2,790 mmcorrect
Unladen weight6,890 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Driverear-wheel drivecorrect
Gearbox24V / 4Rcorrect
Forward gears24correct
Reverse gears4correct
Front tyres11.00 - 16correct
Rear tyres20.8 - 36correct
Top speed34.3 km/hcorrect

Working data

Lifting capacity7,200 kgcorrect

Origin and approval

Constructionunit construction (no separate frame)correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 14.9 kW/t (103 kW / 6.9 t)

Power class: Large (100–180 hp)

Stronger than 81% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Massey Ferguson MF 2745 have?

The Massey Ferguson MF 2745 delivers 140 hp.

How much does the Massey Ferguson MF 2745 weigh?

The unladen weight is 6,890 kg.

What engine does the Massey Ferguson MF 2745 have?

8 cylinders, 6,836 cm³ displacement, Diesel.

How fast does the Massey Ferguson MF 2745 go?

Top speed is 34.3 km/h.

How much does the rear linkage of the Massey Ferguson MF 2745 lift?

The rear linkage lifts 7,200 kg.

When was the Massey Ferguson MF 2745 built?

Production years: 1978–1983.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
  • Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
  • Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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