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Massey Ferguson Work Bull 406

The Massey Ferguson Work Bull 406 is an industrial tractor produced from 1956 to 1960 as part of the Work Bull Series. It features a Continental 3.4L 4-cylinder gasoline engine producing 60.3 hp (45.0 kW) with a 5-speed torque converter transmission by Borg & Beck. The tractor is two-wheel drive with power steering and mechanical dry disc brakes, designed with an open operator station. It has a fuel capacity of 23 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 16 gallons with an open center hydraulic system. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 85.5 inches, length of 182 inches, width of 76 inches, and weight of 8590 lbs. The tractor supports various attachments including front-end loaders and backhoes, with detailed specifications for the 500 Loader and Massey Ferguson 185 and 220 Backhoes. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery and alternator charging system.
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Massey Ferguson Work Bull 406 tractor
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson Work Bull 406

Power
Engine60.3 hp (45.0 kW)
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelContinental E-208-17
Power60.3 hp (45.0 kW)
Torque181 lb-ft (245.4 Nm)
Coolingliquid-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders4-cylinder
Rated RPM2000
Torque RPM1050
Bore/Stroke3.6875x4.875 inches (94 x 124 mm)
Fuel systemupdraft carburetor
Displacement208 ci (3.4 L)
Oil capacity8 qts (7.6 L)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity23 qts (21.8 L)
Capacity
Fuel23 gal (87.1 L)
Hydraulic system16 gal (60.6 L)
Variants
406front-steer
1001rear-steer
Electrical
Battery AH72
Battery volts12
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity16 gal (60.6 L)
Pump flow24 gpm (90.8 lpm)
Total flow40 gpm (151.4 lpm)
Steering flow16 gpm (60.6 lpm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical dry disc brakes
Steeringpower
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeIndustrial tractor
SeriesWork Bull Series
ManufacturerMassey Ferguson
Years produced1956 - 1960
Attachments
OverviewFront-end loader, Backhoe
500 Loader
Dump angle51°
Raise time4.1s
Bucket width65 inches (165 cm), 75 inches (190 cm)
Boom cylinder3.0 inches (7 cm)
Breakout force6000 lbs (2721 kg)
Reach (dumped)36 inches (91 cm)
Reach (ground)54 inches (137 cm)
Bucket breakout9300 lbs (4218 kg)
Bucket capacity0.875,1.0 cu yd (0.7 cu m)
Bucket cylinder3.0 inches (7 cm)
Height (at pin)126 inches (320 cm)
Clearance (dumped)100.5 inches (255 cm)
Rollback (at carry)50°
Rollback (ground line)36°
Lift capacity (full at pin)5000 lbs (2268 kg)
Massey Ferguson 185 Backhoe
Swing Arc200°
Backhoe typeMassey Ferguson 185 Backhoe
Bucket force10000 lbs (4536 kg)
Digging depth144 inches (365 cm)
Loading height122 inches (309 cm)
Transport height110 inches (279 cm)
Massey Ferguson 220 Backhoe
Swing Arc140°
Backhoe typeMassey Ferguson 220 Backhoe
Bucket force14000 lbs (6350 kg)
Digging depth144 inches (365 cm)
Loading height122 inches (309 cm)
Transport height110 inches (279 cm)
Transmission
Typetorque converter
Gears5 forward and reverse
ManufacturerBorg & Beck
Oil capacity64 qts (60.6 L)
Dimensions & Tires
Width76 inches (193 cm)
Length182 inches (462 cm)
Weight8590 lbs (3896 kg)
Rear tire14.00-24
Wheelbase85.5 inches (217 cm)
Front tire7.50-15, 8.25-15
Rear tread60 inches (152 cm)
Front tread60 inches (152 cm)
Ground clearance12.25 inches (31 cm)
Height (at seat)53 inches (134 cm)
Height (steering wheel)74 inches (187 cm)

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