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Massey Ferguson 4000 er - Knicklenker

4 models in this series

The 4000 er - Knicklenker series from Massey Ferguson comprises 4 models.

Massey Ferguson 4800 to 4900 – the articulated tractors of the 4000 series from Fargo: eight-cylinders of 14.8 litres, 165.5 to 275.8 kW, up to 12,150 kg unladen weight

Massey Ferguson MF 4800
Pictured: Massey Ferguson MF 4800

The MF 4800, MF 4840, MF 4880 and MF 4900 are the articulated tractors of the Massey Ferguson 4000 series, built by Steiger in Fargo, USA, for Massey Ferguson. The four-digit type code orders the power step within the range; all four models carry the same eight-cylinder block of around 14.8 litres and are steered through frame articulation and four-wheel drive.

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The register lists 4 versions with 165.5 to 275.8 kW, or 225 to 375 hp, from eight-cylinders of 14,794 to 14,800 cm³. Unladen weights range from 11,820 to 12,150 kg at a uniform length of 6,400 mm, uniform width of 2,700 mm and uniform height of 3,300 mm; all four run diesel engines at a rated speed of 2,600 rpm.

The 4000 series articulated tractors formed Massey Ferguson's big-tractor class of the 1970s and 1980s and competed directly, on the North American market, with the articulated models from Steiger, Versatile and Case; in Europe they stayed limited to large arable farms and contractors. In North America they went chiefly to large grain farms on the plains, where pulling power mattered more than manoeuvrability.

On used 4000 series articulated tractors, the condition of the articulation joint and steering cylinders, transmission and four-wheel drive, turbocharger and injection pump and rust on frame and cab count; parts are sourced through specialist Steiger and AGCO dealers.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Massey Ferguson 4000er-Knicklenker, Massey Ferguson (AGCO, Hersteller)

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4 of 4 models.

MF 48001980–1986 MF 48401978–1986 MF 48801978–1986 MF 49001978–1986
Power 165.5 kW 191.5 kW 225.8 kW 275.8 kW
Rated speed 2,600 rpm 2,600 rpm 2,600 rpm 2,600 rpm
Cylinders 8 8 8 8
Displacement 14,800 cm³ 14,794 cm³ 14,800 cm³ 14,800 cm³
Fuel tank capacity 719.1 l 719.1 l 719.1 l 719.1 l
Forward gears 18 18 18 18
Reverse gears 6 6 6 6
Top speed 30.9 km/h 30.9 km/h 30.9 km/h 30.9 km/h
Wheelbase 3,400 mm 3,400 mm 3,400 mm 3,400 mm
Length 6,400 mm 6,400 mm 6,400 mm 6,400 mm
Width 2,700 mm 2,700 mm 2,700 mm 2,700 mm
Height 3,300 mm 3,300 mm 3,300 mm 3,300 mm
Unladen weight 11,820 kg 11,820 kg 11,820 kg 12,150 kg

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