Compare/Massey Ferguson 2440 vs Massey Ferguson 285

Massey Ferguson 2440 vs Massey Ferguson 285

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 2440 vs Massey Ferguson 285

The Massey Ferguson 2440 and the Massey Ferguson 285 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 285 leads on rated power with 82 hp against 81 hp. Massey Ferguson 2440 is the lighter machine (3,050 kg vs 3,470 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 2440 is the newer design (2005 vs 1974). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 285 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 2440 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

81 hp

82 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

Massey FergusonReference

Speedshift adds a two-speed power shift to the basic shuttle transmission. Optional creeper range expands total gears to 60 in each direction.Reference

With 15.5-38 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

285

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small chassisReference

1085

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large chassisReference

2440ST

standardReference

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2440GE

low-profileReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

90.1 LReference

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Engine

60.0 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

94 x 120 mmReference

100 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIReference

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Power

60.0 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2000Reference

Torque

252.2 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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51.8 kWReference

Compression

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17.5:1Reference

Oil capacity

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9.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

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15.6 LReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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61.1 kWReference

Max power

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51.8 kWReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,000Reference

Bore and stroke

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Option 1: 4.50x5.00 inches\\nOption 2: 3.923x5.00 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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17.5:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

304mm dry discReference

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

partial power shiftReference

Transmission

SpeedshiftReference

Multi-PowerReference

Transmission Type

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PowershiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

3400 kgReference

1995 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

1000 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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60.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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61.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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32.2 LReference

Capacity

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32.2 LReference

Pressure

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158.6 barReference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

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37.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

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21.2 lpmReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

215 cmReference

225 cmReference

Weight

3050 kgReference

3470 kgReference

Front tire

12.4R20Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9R30Reference

16.9-38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 12.4R20. Rear: 14.9R30Reference

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Length

402 cmReference

360 cmReference

Width

187 cmReference

200 cmReference

Height (cab)

240 cmReference

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Ground clearance

41 cmReference

40 cmReference

Ag front

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7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-38Reference

Height (hood)

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165 cmReference

Operating weight

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3470 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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5334 kgReference

Front tread

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142 to 203 cmReference

Rear tread

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152 to 243 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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87.1 LReference

Massey Ferguson 285 attachments

285 Serial Numbers

1974

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9A202190Reference

1975

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9A207681Reference

1976

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9A232539Reference

1977

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9A254045Reference

1978

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9A276935Reference

1979

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9A296946Reference

1980

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9A326169Reference

1981

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9A339343Reference

1982

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9A344679Reference

1983

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9A350584Reference

Location:

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Below instrument panelReference

Test results

Fuel use

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20.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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4012 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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Massey FergusonReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Hydraulics

Maximum operating pressure

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2,300 psiReference

Remote Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Steering & Implements flow

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5.6 gpm (7 gpm, 10 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,995.8 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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165.1 cmReference

Overall Length

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360.7 cmReference

Overall Width

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200.7 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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16.9-38 inchReference

Front Wheel tread range

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Option 1: 7.50-16\\nOption 2: 56 to 80 inchesReference

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.