Compare/Massey Ferguson 2605 vs Massey Ferguson 2850M

Massey Ferguson 2605 vs Massey Ferguson 2850M

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 2605 vs Massey Ferguson 2850M

The Massey Ferguson 2605 and the Massey Ferguson 2850M are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 38 hp. Massey Ferguson 2850M is the lighter machine (4,035 kg vs 4,080 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 2850M holds more fuel (53.0 L vs 42.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 2850M is the newer design (2020 vs 2007). 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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Rated power

38 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

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Manufacturer

TAFEReference

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

Four gears, plus reverse, with high and low rangesReference

Four synchronized gears in three ranges with power shuttle.Reference

Final drives

direct driveReference

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Original price

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$40,385 (2020 hydrostatic Cab )Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

42.0 LReference

53.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

28.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

91 x 127 mmReference

87 x 102 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIReference

Tier IVReference

Power (gross)

28.3 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

common rail direct injectionReference

Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Compression

18.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

2600Reference

Torque

147.8 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 CylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,000 RPMReference

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Emissions compliance

Tier IIReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

49.4 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

3.60x5.00 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

18.5:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine

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36.4 kWReference

Power

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36.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Transmission

CenterShiftReference

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Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Transmission Type

Sync ShuttleReference

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forward and reverse options

CenterShift - 8F and 2RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WD | 2 WDReference

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Rear Axle Drive Type

direct driveReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

22.4 kWReference

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Type

open centerReference

hydrostaticReference

Valves

0 to 2Reference

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Pump flow

37.1 lpmReference

47.7 lpmReference

Total flow

79.1 lpmReference

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Steering flow

26.1 lpmReference

26.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IReference

Control

position and top-link draft controlReference

position control with optional draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1449 kgReference

1579 kgReference

Rear Arms

extendable lower links optionalReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1790Reference

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Gear PTO (claimed)

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28.4 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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27.0 kWReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1399 kgReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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1916Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

193 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

195 cmReference

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Weight

4080 to 4530 poundsReference

4035 to 4420 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

9.5-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 10.5/80-18. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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Length

330 cmReference

336 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

233 cmReference

260 cmReference

2WD Shipping weight

1850 kgReference

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4WD Shipping weight

2054 kgReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

25 cmReference

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Rear tire

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13.6-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 16.9-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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27x10.50-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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44x18.00-20Reference

Industrial front

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10-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5L-24Reference

Width

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178 cmReference

Height (cab)

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235 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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1830 kgReference

Cab Weight

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2004 kgReference

Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 2605 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

36Reference

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Battery CCA

622Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

622 CCAReference

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Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

TAFEReference

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SCV control

JoystickReference

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Rollover protective structure

Open platform with two-post folding ROPSReference

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Country of manufacturer

Utility tractorReference

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Capacities

Capacity

152.6 ciReference

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Power

Max Power

38 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

32 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@1,790 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical dry drumReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

20.9 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

0 to 2 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

6.9 gpm (9.8 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category II/IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,449.2 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position and top-link draft controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase

195.6 cmReference

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Overall Height

233.7 cmReference

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Overall Length

330.2 cmReference

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Drawbar clearance

25.4 cmReference

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Overall weight

2,054.8 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

13.6-28Reference

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Front Wheel Type

6.00-16Reference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Massey Ferguson 2850M attachments

Massey Ferguson CB85 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Massey Ferguson CB85 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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220 cmReference

Digging depth

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254 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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330 cmReference

Loading height

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193 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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175°Reference

Bucket force

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1847 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1188 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.