Compare/JCB Fastrac 185 vs JCB Fastrac 3185

JCB Fastrac 185 vs JCB Fastrac 3185

Verdict: JCB Fastrac 185 vs JCB Fastrac 3185

The JCB Fastrac 185 and the JCB Fastrac 3185 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 188 hp. JCB Fastrac 185 is the lighter machine (6,500 kg vs 6,765 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. JCB Fastrac 3185 is the newer design (1998 vs 1994). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

JCB

Fit score

Best match

Clear

JCB

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

188 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

JCBReference

Six gears (1-6) in three ranges (low, medium, high) plus reverse range. Two-speed electro-hydraulic power shift. Two design speed options available, with 65 or 75 kph top speed.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Drive

4x4 4WDReference

Steering

power assistReference

Engine

140.2 kWReference

Displacement

5.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 120 mmReference

Power

140.2 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

Torque

750.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Fuel tank

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350.1 LReference

Transmission

Type

synchromeshReference

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Gears

36 forward and 12 reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

280.1 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

60.0 LReference

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Capacity

60.0 LReference

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Pressure

210.0 barReference

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Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

76.8 lpmReference

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Total flow

78.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIINReference

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Control

electronic draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

7001 kgReference

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Front Hitch

IIReference

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Front lift (at ends)

3000 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electro-hydraulicReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.75)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2196Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

540/1000 (1.75)Reference

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Rear lift

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7001 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

299 cmReference

300 cmReference

Weight

6500 kgReference

6765 kgReference

Front tire

520/70R30Reference

Rear tire

520/70R30Reference

Ag front

520/70R30Reference

Ag rear

520/70R30Reference

Length

576 cmReference

515 cmReference

Width

236 cmReference

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Height (cab)

297 cmReference

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Ground clearance

40 cmReference

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Front tread

187 cmReference

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Rear tread

187 cmReference

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Height

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314 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

95Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.