Massey Ferguson 245 utility tractor: review and specs

The Massey Ferguson 245 is a 2WD utility tractor from the 200 series. This tractor was manufactured by Massey Ferguson from 1976 to 1983.

The Massey Ferguson 245 is equipped with one of two engines: a 2.5 L (152.0 cu·in) three-cylinder diesel engine or a 2.4 L (145.0 cu·in) four-cylinder gasoline engine and one of three transmissions: a gear type transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears, a partial power shift transmission with 12 forward and 4 reverse gears or transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears.

The tractor could be equipped with the following engines:

Perkins AD3.152. It is a 2.5 L, 2,491 cm², (152.0 cu·in) three-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 91.0 mm (3.58 in) of the cylinder bore and 127.0 mm (5 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 16.5:1. This engine produced 45.7 PS (33.6 kW; 45.0 HP) at 2,250 rpm of output power.
Continental. It is a 2.4 L, 2,376 cm², (145.0 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline engine. The cylinder bore is 86.0 mm (3.39 in) and the piston stroke is 103.0 mm (4.06 in).

The MF 245 is equipped with power steering, differential mechanical drum brakes, open operator station, and 48.0 liters (12.7 US gal.; 10.6 Imp. gal) fuel tank. This tractor could be equipped with the Massey Ferguson 236 loader.

Massey Ferguson 245 Specifications

General Specifications
Model	Massey Ferguson 245
Length	3,210 mm (126.4 in)
Width	1,800 mm (70.9 in)
Height	1,480 mm (58.3 in)
Wheel base	1,890 mm (74.4 in)
Weight	Gas: 1,770 kg (3,900 lbs) Diesel: 1,840 kg (4,050 lbs)
Fuel tank capacity	48.0 liters (12.7 US gal.; 10.6 Imp. gal)
Battery	12V, 96Ah
Cabin type	Open operator station
Engine
Engine model	Perkins AD3.152
Engine type	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Cylinders	3
Fuel type	Diesel
Displacement	2.5 L, 2,491 cm², (152.0 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	91.0 mm X 127.0 mm (3.58 in X 5 in)
Compression ratio	16.5:1
Horsepower	45.7 PS (33.6 kW; 45.0 HP) at 2,250 rpm
Starter	Electric
Oil capacity:	7.0 L (7.4 US. qt, 6.2 Imp. qt.)
Coolant capacity:	10.0 L (10.6 US. qt, 8.8 Imp. qt.)
Engine
Engine model	Continental
Engine type	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Cylinders	4
Fuel type	Gasoline
Displacement	2.4 L, 2,376 cm², (145.0 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	86.0 mm X 103.0 mm (3.39 in X 4.06 in)
Horsepower	–
Starter	Electric

Transmission and chassis
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Power
Brakes	Differential mechanical drum
Differential lock	Mechanical rear
Transmission model	–
Transmission type	Gear type
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Speed	Forward: 33.5 kmh (20.8 mph) Reverse: 13.8 (8.6 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	25.0 L (6.6 US. gal, 5.5 Imp. gal.)
Transmission model	Multi-Power
Transmission type	Partial power shift
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Speed	Forward: 36.0 kmh (22.4 mph) Reverse: 18.2 (11.3 mph)
Transmission model	–
Transmission type	–
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Transmission oil capacity	25.0 L (6.6 US. gal, 5.5 Imp. gal.)
Tires
Front tires	Ag: 6.00-16
Rear tires	Ag: 13.6-28

Three-Point Hitch
Caterogy	I
Control type	–
Lift capacity (at ends)	1,415 kg (3,120 lbs)
PTO (Power take-off shaft)
Rear PTO type	Live
Rear PTO speed	540 rpm
Hydraulic system
Hydraulic type	–
Hydraulic capacity	25.0 L (6.6 US. gal, 5.5 Imp. gal.)

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