Compare/Massey Ferguson 2850M vs Massey Ferguson 65

Massey Ferguson 2850M vs Massey Ferguson 65

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 2850M vs Massey Ferguson 65

The Massey Ferguson 2850M and the Massey Ferguson 65 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 4,185 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 65 holds more fuel (64.4 L vs 53.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 2850M is the newer design (2020 vs 1958). 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

Manufacturer

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

Massey FergusonReference

Four synchronized gears in three ranges with power shuttle.Reference

Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

Original price

$40,385 (2020 hydrostatic Cab )Reference

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Factories

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Detroit, Michigan, USAReference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

53.0 LReference

64.4 LReference

Engine

36.4 kWReference

40.6 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

3.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

89 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Power

36.4 kWReference

40.6 kWReference

Fuel system

common rail direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

oil bathReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2000Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (claimed)

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24.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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32.8 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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32.8 kWReference

Compression

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8:1Reference

Torque

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219.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1250Reference

Coolant capacity

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8.5 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.305 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.305 mmReference

Oil capacity

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30.0 LReference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Belt power (max)

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32.8 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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38.0 kWReference

Max power

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32.8 kWReference

Fuel Type

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Option 1: LPG\\nOption 2: Gasoline\\nOption 3: DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,000Reference

Engine torque at rated speed

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73.5 kgReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission

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Multi-PowerReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Transmission Type

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PowershiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

28.4 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

27.0 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

two-range power shiftReference

Pump flow

47.7 lpmReference

18.0 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

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

1916Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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30.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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38.0 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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30.3 LReference

Capacity

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30.3 LReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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31.8 kWReference

Dimensions

Weight

4035 to 4420 poundsReference

4185 to 4511 poundsReference

Front tire

9.5-16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

11-38Reference

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

337 cmReference

Width

178 cmReference

182 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

51 cmReference

Wheelbase

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213 cmReference

Ag front

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7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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13-28Reference

Height

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159 cmReference

Front tread

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121 to 203 cmReference

Rear tread

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132 to 223 cmReference

Gas Operating

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1898 kgReference

Diesel Operating

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2046 kgReference

Ballasted

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4207 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 2850M attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Charging system

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generatorReference

Charging amps

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12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery options

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2Reference

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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Capacities

Gas Fuel

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50.0 LReference

Diesel Fuel

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64.3 LReference

Rear axle

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0.9 LReference

Massey Ferguson 65 attachments

65 Serial Number Location

65 Serial Numbers

1957

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650001 (USA)Reference

1958

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500001 (UK)Reference

1959

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510451 (UK)Reference

1960

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520569 (UK)Reference

1961

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533180 (UK)Reference

1962

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551733 (UK)Reference

1963

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572325 (UK)Reference

1964

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593028 (UK)Reference

1965

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710788 (USA)Reference

Final

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614024 (UK)Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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14.8 l/hourReference

Fuel use

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12.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3188 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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Massey FergusonReference

Power

Rated Power

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54.5 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,500 psiReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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144.8 cmReference

Overall Length

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337.8 cmReference

Overall Width

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182.9 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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11-38, 12-28, 12-38, 13-28 inchReference

Front Wheel tread range

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Option 1: 5.50-16, 6.00-16, 7.50-16\\nOption 2: 48 to 80 inchesReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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manual, powerReference

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.