Compare/Massey Ferguson 285 vs Massey Ferguson 4708

Massey Ferguson 285 vs Massey Ferguson 4708

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 285 vs Massey Ferguson 4708

The Massey Ferguson 285 and the Massey Ferguson 4708 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 82 hp. Massey Ferguson 4708 is the lighter machine (3,430 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 4708 is the newer design (2015 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

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

With 15.5-38 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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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

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Compression

17.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

9.5 LReference

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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

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No of Cylinders

4-cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,000Reference

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Bore and stroke

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

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Compression ratio

17.5:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Fuel tank

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82.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

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61.1 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IIReference

Power (gross)

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61.1 kWReference

Fuel system

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mechanical injectionReference

Torque

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342.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Type

partial power shiftReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

304mm dry discReference

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Transmission

Multi-PowerReference

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Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

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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

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Capacity

32.2 LReference

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Pressure

158.6 barReference

200.0 barReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

1Reference

Pump flow

37.9 lpmReference

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Steering flow

21.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

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Rear lift

1995 kgReference

3000 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2000Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

87.1 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

225 cmReference

235 cmReference

Weight

3470 kgReference

3430 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-38Reference

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Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-38Reference

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Length

360 cmReference

456 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

156 to 192 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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460/85R30Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 460/85R30Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 340/85R24. Rear: 460/85R30Reference

Height (ROPS)

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259 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

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Hydraulics

Maximum operating pressure

2,300 psiReference

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Remote Valves

1 to 3Reference

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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

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

165.1 cmReference

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Overall Length

360.7 cmReference

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Overall Width

200.7 cmReference

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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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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.