The Massey Ferguson 245 was a multi-purpose farm tractor manufactured by the Massey Ferguson company from 1975 to 1983. It was designed as an utility tractor to do a variety of tasks on the farm, including mowing, tilling, baling hay, pulling trailers and plowing. The Massey Ferguson 245 had a 3-cylinder Perkins diesel engine with a rated output of approximately 25 horsepower. It featured a heavy-duty transmission, three-point hitch and power steering. It also had a maximum speed of 13.3 miles per hour.