Massey Ferguson 4800

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Massey Ferguson 4800 manual transmission fluid capacity is 47,4 liters. Service intervals include checking every 10 hours and changing every 750 hours or 12 months. The data covers 2 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
MF 4840 (1978-1983)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 47,4 liter
  • Check 10 hours
  • Change 750 hours/ 12 months
  • Code: 18/1
MF 4880 (1978-1983)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 47,4 liter
  • Check 10 hours
  • Change 750 hours/ 12 months
  • Code: 18/1

Additional Notes

  • The Massey Ferguson 4840 and 4880 both carry a manual transmission fluid capacity of 47.4 liters, a figure consistent with large-frame agricultural tractors where the transmission housing also serves as a shared reservoir for hydraulic and drivetrain functions.
  • A 47.4-liter fill volume places these units well above typical light-duty transmission capacities, reflecting the scale of the drivetrain in high-horsepower row-crop and field tractors of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
  • The MF 4840 (1978-1983) and MF 4880 (1978-1983) share identical capacity, check interval, and change interval specifications, meaning no differentiation exists between the two models at the service level for manual transmission fluid.
  • Under normal use conditions, the specified fluid check interval is every 10 operating hours, which is a short cycle intended to catch early leaks or consumption in a high-volume system before significant fluid loss occurs.
  • The change interval is set at 750 hours or 12 months, whichever comes first, under normal use conditions. The dual-trigger structure means calendar time governs fluid replacement even when operating hours remain low, accounting for fluid degradation independent of mechanical wear.

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