Production | |
| Manufacturer: | Massey Ferguson |
| Type: | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Original price: | $123,400 (1983) |
Massey Ferguson 4900 Power | |
| Engine (net): | 375 hp 279.6 kW |
| PTO (claimed): | 321 hp 239.4 kW |
| Drawbar (tested): | 266.16 hp 198.5 kW |
| PTO (tested): | 320.55 hp 239.0 kW |
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. |
| Transmission: | 18-speed partial power shift |
Capacity | |
| Fuel: | 190 gal 719.1 L |
| Steering: | 96 qts 90.9 L |
| Front axle: | 42 qts 39.7 L |
| Rear axle: | 84 qts 79.5 L |
Hydraulics | |
| Type: | open center |
| Valves: | 3 to 4 |
| Pump flow: | 16 gpm 60.6 lpm (transmission) |
| 16 gpm 60.6 lpm (lift) | |
| 28 gpm 106.0 lpm (auxiliary) | |
| Total flow: | 60 gpm 227.1 lpm |
| Steering cap.: | 96 qts 90.9 L |
Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type: | IV |
| Control: | position control with electronic lower link sensing |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm): | 13,000 lbs 5896 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO: | independent |
| Rear RPM: | 1000 (1.75) |
| Engine RPM: | 1000@2350 |
4900 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Rear, right-side of cab |
| 1980: | 9D002102 |
| 1981: | 9D002752 |
| 1982: | 9D003515 |
| 1983: | 9D003897 |
Electrical | |
| Ground: | negative |
| Charging system: | alternator |
| Charging amps: | 60 |
| Batteries: | 4 |
| Battery volts: | 12 |
Engine Detail | |
| Cummins VT-903 | |
| turbocharged diesel | |
| 8-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement: | 903 ci 14.8 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 5.50x4.75 inches 140 x 121 mm |
| Air cleaner: | dual dry elements |
| Compression: | 15.5:1 |
| Rated RPM: | 2600 |
| Starter volts: | 12 |
| Oil capacity: | 37.5 qts 35.5 L |
| Coolant capacity: | 60 qts 56.8 L |
Transmission | |
| Type: | partial power shift |
| Gears: | 18 forward and 6 reverse |
| Clutch: | wet disc with four 14-inch plates |
| Oil capacity: | 44 qts 41.6 L |
| Three gears (1-3) in two ranges (high/low) with three-speed power shift (low/intermediate/high). | |
Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase: | 137 inches 347 cm |
| Length: | 252 inches 640 cm |
| Width: | 108 inches 274 cm |
| Height: | 130 inches 330 cm |
| Front axle: | 4 inch diameter 101 mm |
| Rear axle: | 4 inch diameter 101 mm |