Compare/Massey Ferguson 2850M vs Massey Ferguson 35

Massey Ferguson 2850M vs Massey Ferguson 35

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 2850M vs Massey Ferguson 35

The Massey Ferguson 2850M and the Massey Ferguson 35 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 2850M leads on rated power with 38 hp against 37 hp. Massey Ferguson 35 is the lighter machine (2,982 kg vs 4,035 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 35 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 2850M is the newer design (2020 vs 1960). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 2850M for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 35 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Massey Ferguson

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Massey Ferguson

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Rated power

38 hp

37 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

Massey FergusonReference

Four synchronized gears in three ranges with power shuttle.Reference

Multi-Power adds a Low-High power shift to the basic transmission. The transmission will free-wheel in Multi-Power low, it must be set to high for engine braking.Reference

Original price

$40,385 (2020 hydrostatic Cab )Reference

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Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Steering

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manual recirculating ballReference

Engine

Fuel tank

53.0 LReference

35 LReference

Engine

36.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

84 x 98 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Power

36.4 kWReference

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Fuel system

common rail direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Plows

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3Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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24.0 kWReference

Compression

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6.6:1Reference

Idle RPM

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450-2250Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Oil capacity

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30.3 LReference

Coolant capacity

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9.5 LReference

Sparkplug

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18mmReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.330 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.330 mmReference

Oil change

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100 hReference

Power at rated engine speed

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27.6 kWReference

Max power

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24.0 kWReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,000Reference

Engine torque at rated speed

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45.9 kgReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Oil type

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SAE 80 GL1Reference

Transmission

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Multi-PowerReference

Transmission Type

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GearReference

forward and reverse options

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6 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

28.4 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

27.0 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

partial power shiftReference

Pump flow

47.7 lpmReference

13.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

26.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position control with optional draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1579 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1399 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

two-stage clutchReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

ground/540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

1916Reference

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PTO (tested)

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27.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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30.3 LReference

Capacity

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30.3 LReference

Pressure

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193.1 barReference

Engine RPM

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540@1700Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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22.3 kWReference

Dimensions

Weight

4035 to 4420 poundsReference

2982 to 3559 poundsReference

Front tire

9.5-16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

10-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Optional tires (ag)

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

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Lawn/turf front

27x10.50-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

44x18.00-20Reference

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Industrial front

10-16.5Reference

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Industrial rear

17.5L-24Reference

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Length

336 cmReference

297 cmReference

Width

178 cmReference

161 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

260 cmReference

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Height (cab)

235 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1830 kgReference

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Cab Weight

2004 kgReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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182 cmReference

Ag front

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6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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13-24Reference

Height

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137 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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52 cmReference

Front tread

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121 to 203 cmReference

Rear tread

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121 to 193 cmReference

Gas Shipping

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1352 kgReference

Diesel Operating

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1614 kgReference

Ballasted

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2680 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 2850M attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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generatorReference

Charging amps

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12Reference

Gas Battery AH

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40Reference

Diesel Battery AH

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96Reference

Attachment overview

Massey Ferguson CB85 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Massey Ferguson CB85 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

220 cmReference

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Digging depth

254 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

330 cmReference

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Loading height

193 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

175°Reference

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Bucket force

1847 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1188 kgReference

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Variants

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ag tractorReference

35 Utility

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industrialReference

35 Turf

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low-profileReference

Capacities

Fuel

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52.6 LReference

Massey Ferguson 35 attachments

35 Serial Number Location

35 Serial Numbers

1960

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204181Reference

1961

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211071Reference

1962

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222207Reference

1963

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235123Reference

1964

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247605Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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8.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1798 kgReference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

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Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

Country of manufacturer

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Utility tractorReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,100 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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12.4-28 inchReference

Front Wheel tread range

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6.00-16Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Two-post folding ROPS.Reference

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.