Compare/Massey Ferguson 265 vs Massey Ferguson 85

Massey Ferguson 265 vs Massey Ferguson 85

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 265 vs Massey Ferguson 85

The Massey Ferguson 265 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 6,100 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 70 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 265 is the newer design (1975 vs 1959). 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

61 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Three speeds in two ranges plus two-speed power shift.Reference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

37.3 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

37.6 kWReference

41.2 kWReference

Displacement

3.9 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 127 mmReference

102 x 140 mmReference

Fuel use

14.0 l/hourReference

22.3 l/hourReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementsReference

oil bathReference

Compression

16:1Reference

15.2:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

7.6 LReference

6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

14.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

45.3 kWReference

46.4 kWReference

Max power

37.6 kWReference

41.2 kWReference

Fuel Type

Option 1: Diesel\\nOption 2: GasolineReference

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No of Cylinders

Option 1: 4 cylinder\\nOption 2: 4-cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

Option 1: 2,000 RPM\\nOption 2: 2,000Reference

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Bore and stroke

3.875x5.00 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

16:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Plows

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5Reference

Transmission

Type

partial power shiftReference

open centerReference

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

Multi-PowerReference

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Transmission Type

GearReference

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forward and reverse options

Gear: 8 F and 2 R\\nPartial Power Shift: 12 F and 4 RReference

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Clutch

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304.8mm mechanical dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

44.7 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

45.3 kWReference

46.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

30.3 LReference

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Capacity

30.3 LReference

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Pressure

158.6 barReference

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Valves

0 to 2Reference

2Reference

Pump flow

17.0 lpmReference

26.5 lpmReference

Total flow

73.8 lpmReference

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Steering flow

18.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear lift

1859 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independent (optional)Reference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@1683Reference

540@1500Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

40.8 kWReference

39.1 kWReference

Control

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mechanical lower-link draft controlReference

Capacities

Fuel

70.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

70 LReference

87.1 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

8 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

208 cmReference

223 cmReference

Weight

6100 to 6385 poundsReference

2602 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

6.00x16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-24Reference

15x30 (standard)Reference

Ag front

9.5L-10 (low-profile)Reference

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Ag rear

21.5L-16.1 (low-profile)Reference

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Ground clearance

37 cmReference

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Front tread

132 to 193 cmReference

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Rear tread

139 to 220 cmReference

142 to 233 cmReference

Shipping

2766 kgReference

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Operating

2896 kgReference

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Ballasted

3719 kgReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

Height

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163 cmReference

Operating weight

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2602 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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5100 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 265 attachments

265 Serial Numbers

1974

9A202190Reference

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1975

9A207681Reference

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1976

9A232539Reference

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1977

9A254045Reference

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1978

9A276935Reference

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1979

9A296946Reference

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1980

9A326169Reference

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1981

9A339343Reference

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1982

9A350584Reference

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1983

9A354679Reference

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Location:

Below instrument panelReference

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Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

37Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

95Reference

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Battery size

95 AHReference

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Massey Ferguson 265 Height

Hood

157 cmReference

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Test results

Max pull

2834 kgReference

3930 kgReference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

Massey FergusonReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPSReference

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Country of manufacturer

USAReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540Reference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@1,683 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Differential mechanical dry disc brakesReference

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Steering type

Power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Maximum operating pressure

2,300 psiReference

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Remote Valves

0 to 2 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

5 gpm (10 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category II/IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,859.7 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

170.9 cmReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

56 to 90 inchesReference

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Front Wheel tread range

Option 1: 52 to\\nOption 2: 48 toReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Variants

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row-cropReference

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westernReference

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

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.