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Massey Ferguson 1855 vs Massey Ferguson ZT 1850

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1855 vs Massey Ferguson ZT 1850

The Massey Ferguson 1855 and the Massey Ferguson ZT 1850 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Massey Ferguson ZT 1850 is the lighter machine (303 kg vs 860 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 1855 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 12.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson ZT 1850 is the newer design (1999 vs 1977). 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 1855 Lawn Tractor
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson ZT 1850 Lawn Tractor
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Distributor
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Manufacturer
SnapperReference
SimplicityReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
hydrostatic differentialReference
Variants
1855
similar Snapper modelReference
ZT18
similar Simplicity modelReference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
12.3 LReference
Displacement
47.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Compression
6.7:1Reference
Idle RPM
1800-3650Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.635 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.127 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.330 mmReference
Oil capacity
4.7 LReference
Rated RPM
3400Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Sundstrand Series 15 - HT90Reference
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
Rear lift (at ends)
294 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
2000Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
132 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
860 to 950 poundsReference
303 kgReference
Front tire
18x8.50-8Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Rear tire
26x12.00-12Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
18x8.50-8Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
26x12.00-12Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Length
198 cmReference
156 cmReference
Width
115 cmReference
104 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
121 cmReference
110 cmReference
1855 Weight
390 kgReference
1855A Weight
430 kgReference
Ground clearance
40 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
20 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
20 cmReference
Front tread
81 cmReference
Rear tread
85 cmReference
Massey Ferguson 1855 attachments
1855 Serial Number Location
1855 Serial Numbers
1977
200001Reference
1978
200500Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Massey Ferguson ZT 1850 attachments
50" Mower deck
Cutting width
127 cmReference
Overall width
157 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference

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.

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