Compare/Massey Ferguson 174C vs Massey Ferguson 85

Massey Ferguson 174C vs Massey Ferguson 85

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 174C vs Massey Ferguson 85

The Massey Ferguson 174C and the Massey Ferguson 85 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 61 hp. Massey Ferguson 85 is the lighter machine (2,602 kg vs 3,339 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 85 holds more fuel (87.1 L vs 62.1 L) for longer stints between fills. 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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Best match

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Best match

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Rated power

61 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Variants

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row-cropReference

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westernReference

174

2WDReference

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174-4

4WDReference

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174C

ag crawlerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

62.1 LReference

87.1 LReference

Engine

45.5 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 127 mmReference

102 x 140 mmReference

Power

45.5 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

15.2:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2000Reference

Torque

226.5 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1300Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter type

electricReference

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Oil capacity

9.0 LReference

6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

15.0 LReference

14.2 LReference

Plows

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5Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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41.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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46.4 kWReference

Max power

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41.2 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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304.8mm mechanical dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

gearReference

open centerReference

Pressure

166.7 barReference

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Valves

1Reference

2Reference

Pump flow

28.0 lpmReference

26.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

mechanical lower-link draft controlReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@1944Reference

540@1500Reference

PTO (tested)

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46.4 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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39.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

152 cmReference

223 cmReference

Weight

3339 kgReference

2602 kgReference

Length

281 cmReference

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Height

119 cmReference

163 cmReference

Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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Gauge

129 cmReference

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Front tire

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6.00x16Reference

Rear tire

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15x30 (standard)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00x16. Rear: 12x30 (high-arc)Reference

Operating weight

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2602 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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5100 kgReference

Rear tread

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142 to 233 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 174C Tracks

Width

166 cmReference

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Massey Ferguson 85 attachments

85 Serial Number Location

85 Serial Numbers

1958

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800001Reference

1959

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800048Reference

1960

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804355Reference

1961

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807750Reference

1962

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808564Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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22.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3930 kgReference

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.