Compare/Massey Ferguson 185 vs Massey Ferguson 461

Massey Ferguson 185 vs Massey Ferguson 461

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 185 vs Massey Ferguson 461

The Massey Ferguson 185 and the Massey Ferguson 461 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 75 hp. Massey Ferguson 185 is the lighter machine (2,721 kg vs 4,962 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 185 holds more fuel (79.5 L vs 48.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 461 is the newer design (2004 vs 1971). 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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Massey Ferguson

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Best match

Clear

Massey Ferguson

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

75 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Engine

liquid-cooledReference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with left-hand shuttle lever.Reference

Fuel tank

79.5 LReference

48.1 LReference

Engine

55.9 kWReference

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Displacement

4.1 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

101 x 127 mmReference

105 x 127 mmReference

Power

55.9 kWReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2067Reference

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Torque

396.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1300Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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55.9 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IIReference

Power (gross)

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55.9 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

Multi-PowerReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

42.8 lpmReference

71.5 lpmReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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41.0 kWReference

Type

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synchronized shuttleReference

Valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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34.1 lpmReference

SCV flow

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50.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

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20.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

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II/IReference

Control

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position control and top-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift

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1229 kgReference

Clutch

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305mm dry discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

208 cmReference

194 cmReference

Weight

2721 kgReference

4962 to 5456 poundsReference

Front tire

8.25-16Reference

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Rear tire

16.9-34Reference

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Ag front

8.25-16Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-34Reference

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Length

340 cmReference

322 cmReference

Height

232 cmReference

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Width

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169 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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234 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

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178 cmReference

2WD Shipping weight

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2250 kgReference

4WD Shipping weight

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2474 kgReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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33 cmReference

185 Serial Numbers

1971

300001Reference

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1972

302833Reference

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1973

310398Reference

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1974

315219Reference

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1975

319923Reference

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1976

326109Reference

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1977

332107Reference

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1978

335211Reference

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1979

339755Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Massey Ferguson 461 attachments

461 Serial Number Location

461 Serial Numbers

2004

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EN00001Reference

2005

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EP00001Reference

Attachment overview

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.