Compare/Massey Ferguson 285 vs Massey Ferguson 440 Xtra

Massey Ferguson 285 vs Massey Ferguson 440 Xtra

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 285 vs Massey Ferguson 440 Xtra

The Massey Ferguson 285 and the Massey Ferguson 440 Xtra are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 82 hp. Massey Ferguson 440 Xtra is the lighter machine (3,040 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 440 Xtra is the newer design (2011 vs 1974). 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

82 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

With 15.5-38 rear tires.Reference

The 1104 engine was used on 440 Xtra in the South African market and was advertised as Tier II compliant.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

285

small chassisReference

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1085

large chassisReference

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Engine

Drawbar (tested)

51.8 kWReference

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Displacement

4.1 LReference

4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 127 mmReference

105 x 127 mmReference

Compression

17.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

9.5 LReference

42.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

15.6 LReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Power at rated engine speed

61.1 kWReference

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Max power

51.8 kWReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

4-cylinderReference

4 cylindersReference

Rated engine speed

2,000Reference

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Bore and stroke

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

4.134x5.00 inchesReference

Compression ratio

17.5:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

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61.1 kWReference

Power

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61.1 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Torque

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288.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Emissions

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Tier IIReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier IIReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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96.3 kgReference

Transmission

Type

partial power shiftReference

synchromeshReference

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

304mm dry discReference

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Transmission

Multi-PowerReference

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Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

GearReference

forward and reverse options

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Sliding Spur Gear : 8 F and 2 R | Synchromesh : 12 F and 4 RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

60.4 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

61.1 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

32.2 LReference

42.0 LReference

Capacity

32.2 LReference

42.0 LReference

Pressure

158.6 barReference

170.0 barReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

2 (cab)Reference

Pump flow

37.9 lpmReference

42.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

21.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

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Rear lift

1995 kgReference

2500 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

independent (optional)Reference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2000Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

87.1 LReference

99.9 LReference

Fuel tank

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99.9 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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8.5 qtsReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

225 cmReference

236 cmReference

Weight

3470 kgReference

3040 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-38Reference

18.4-30 (2WD)Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-38Reference

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Length

360 cmReference

413 cmReference

Width

200 cmReference

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Height (hood)

165 cmReference

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Operating weight

3470 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

5334 kgReference

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Ground clearance

40 cmReference

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Front tread

142 to 203 cmReference

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Rear tread

152 to 243 cmReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-30 (4WD)Reference

Height (exhaust)

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258 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 285 attachments

285 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

9A344679Reference

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1983

9A350584Reference

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Location:

Below instrument panelReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

20.4 l/hourReference

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Max pull

4012 kgReference

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Speeds

General

Make & Model

Massey FergusonReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post ROPS.Reference

Country of manufacturer

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BrazilReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Hydraulics

Maximum operating pressure

2,300 psiReference

2,466 psiReference

Remote Valves

1 to 3Reference

1 | 2 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

5.6 gpm (7 gpm, 10 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,995.8 kgReference

2,500.2 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

165.1 cmReference

258.1 cmReference

Overall Length

360.7 cmReference

413 cmReference

Overall Width

200.7 cmReference

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Overall weight

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3,040 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

16.9-38 inchReference

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Front Wheel tread range

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

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Rear Wheel Type

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18.4-30 (2WD) | 18.4-30 (4WD)Reference

Front Wheel Type

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7.50-16. (2WD) | 12.4-24(4WD)Reference

Power

Max Power

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82 hpReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Hydraulic Wet DiscReference

Steering type

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Hydrostatic PowerReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

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.