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Massey Ferguson 1085 vs Massey Ferguson 285
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1085 vs Massey Ferguson 285
The Massey Ferguson 1085 and the Massey Ferguson 285 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 82 hp. Massey Ferguson 285 is the lighter machine (3,470 kg vs 8,400 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 285 is the newer design (1974 vs 1973). 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
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
82 hp
82 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
With 18.4-34 rear tires.Reference
With 15.5-38 rear tires.Reference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
51.6 kWReference
51.8 kWReference
Displacement
5.2 LReference
4.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 127 mmReference
100 x 127 mmReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
oil bathReference
Compression
17.5:1Reference
17.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
8.5 LReference
9.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
15.6 LReference
15.6 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
60.8 kWReference
61.1 kWReference
Max power
51.6 kWReference
51.8 kWReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
DieselReference
No of Cylinders
4-cylinderReference
4-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,000Reference
2,000Reference
Bore and stroke
4.50x5.00 inchesReference
Option 1: 4.50x5.00 inches\\nOption 2: 3.923x5.00 inchesReference
Compression ratio
17.5:1Reference
17.5:1Reference
Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Firing order
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1-3-4-2Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Multi-PowerReference
Multi-PowerReference
Type
gearReference
partial power shiftReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
304mm dry discReference
304mm dry discReference
Transmission Type
PowershiftReference
PowershiftReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
60.4 kWReference
60.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
60.8 kWReference
61.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system
32.2 LReference
32.2 LReference
Capacity
32.2 LReference
32.2 LReference
Pressure
158.6 barReference
158.6 barReference
SCV flow
37.9 lpmReference
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Steering flow
18.9 lpmReference
21.2 lpmReference
Rear Type
II/IIIReference
IIReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
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Rear lift
1610 kgReference
1995 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.375)Reference
1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2000Reference
1000@2000Reference
Valves
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1 to 3Reference
Pump flow
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37.9 lpmReference
Capacities
Fuel
170.3 LReference
87.1 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
247 cmReference
225 cmReference
Weight
8400 to 11540 poundsReference
3470 kgReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
16.9-38Reference
Ag front
7.50-18Reference
7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
23.1-30Reference
16.9-38Reference
Length
390 cmReference
360 cmReference
Width
290 cmReference
200 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
200 cmReference
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Clearance (drawbar)
42 cmReference
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Front tread
156 cmReference
142 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread
177 to 289 cmReference
152 to 243 cmReference
Shipping
4581 kgReference
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Operating
5234 kgReference
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Ballasted
6525 kgReference
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Height (hood)
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165 cmReference
Operating weight
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3470 kgReference
Ballasted weight
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5334 kgReference
Ground clearance
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40 cmReference
Massey Ferguson 1085 attachments
1085 Serial Numbers
1972
9B36563Reference
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1973
9B36841Reference
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1974
9B42685Reference
9A202190Reference
1975
9B50494Reference
9A207681Reference
1976
9B58735Reference
9A232539Reference
1977
9B66276Reference
9A254045Reference
1978
9B74241Reference
9A276935Reference
1979
9B76058Reference
9A296946Reference
Location:
In front of instrument panel on left side.Reference
Below instrument panelReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Batteries
2Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery options
2Reference
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Test results
Fuel use
19.3 l/hourReference
20.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
4697 kgReference
4012 kgReference
Speeds
General
Make & Model
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Hydraulics
Maximum operating pressure
2,300 psiReference
2,300 psiReference
Steering & Implements flow
5 gpmReference
5.6 gpm (7 gpm, 10 gpm)Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category II/IIIReference
Category IIReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
1,610.3 kgReference
1,995.8 kgReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
position and draft controlReference
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Remote Valves
—
1 to 3Reference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
200.9 cmReference
165.1 cmReference
Overall Length
390.9 cmReference
360.7 cmReference
Overall Width
290.1 cmReference
200.7 cmReference
Drawbar clearance
42.7 cmReference
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Wheels & tyres
Rear wheel tread range
18.4-34, 13.6-38, 15.5-38, 16.9-34, 16.9-38, 23.1-30 inchReference
16.9-38 inchReference
Front Wheel tread range
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Option 1: 7.50-16\\nOption 2: 56 to 80 inchesReference
Variants
285
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small chassisReference
1085
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large chassisReference
Massey Ferguson 285 attachments
285 Serial Numbers
1980
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9A326169Reference
1981
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9A339343Reference
1982
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9A344679Reference
1983
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9A350584Reference
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.