Compare/Massey Ferguson 575 vs Massey Ferguson 85

Massey Ferguson 575 vs Massey Ferguson 85

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 575 vs Massey Ferguson 85

The Massey Ferguson 575 and the Massey Ferguson 85 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 85 leads on rated power with 61 hp against 60 hp. Massey Ferguson 85 is the lighter machine (2,602 kg vs 3,645 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 575 holds more fuel (98.0 L vs 87.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 575 is the newer design (1976 vs 1959). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 85 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 575 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

60 hp

61 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Three gears in low and high ranges with two-speed Multi-Power power shift.Reference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Factories

Le Plessis-Robinson, FranceReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

98.0 LReference

87.1 LReference

Engine

49.2 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 127 mmReference

102 x 140 mmReference

Power

49.2 kWReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

15.2:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

Torque

255.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1250Reference

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Starter type

electricReference

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Oil capacity

7.1 LReference

6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

14.2 LReference

Plows

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5Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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41.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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46.4 kWReference

Max power

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41.2 kWReference

Transmission

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

open centerReference

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

Multi-PowerReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

45.0 kWReference

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Valves

2 or 3Reference

2Reference

Pump flow

62.5 lpmReference

26.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

mechanical lower-link draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1796 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Clutch

305mm dry discReference

304.8mm mechanical dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1690Reference

540@1500Reference

PTO (tested)

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46.4 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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39.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

224 cmReference

223 cmReference

Weight

3645 kgReference

2602 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

6.00x16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-38Reference

15x30 (standard)Reference

2WD Ag front

7.50-18Reference

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4WD Ag front

11.2-24Reference

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Ag rear

13.6-38Reference

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4WD Ag rear

16.9-34Reference

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Length

368 cmReference

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Width

207 cmReference

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Height (cab)

257 cmReference

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2WD Weight

3645 kgReference

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Ground clearance

46 cmReference

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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

Rear tread

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142 to 233 cmReference

575 Serial Numbers

1976

265001Reference

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1977

265892Reference

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1978

267645Reference

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1979

269282Reference

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1980

270028Reference

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1981

271271Reference

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1982

271595Reference

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Speeds

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

Test results

Fuel use

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22.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3930 kgReference

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.