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Massey Ferguson 8 vs Massey Ferguson 85
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 8 vs Massey Ferguson 85
The Massey Ferguson 8 and the Massey Ferguson 85 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Massey Ferguson 85 is the lighter machine (170 kg vs 229 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 85 is the newer design (1977 vs 1972). 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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Fit & specs
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
Massey FergusonReference
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Manufacturer
AMFReference
Massey FergusonReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
3.8 LReference
Displacement
18.65 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
0.7 LReference
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Power
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6.0 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
104 cmReference
105 cmReference
Weight
229 kgReference
47 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-18Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-18Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Length
148 cmReference
152 cmReference
Width
82 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
92 cmReference
93 cmReference
Ground clearance
12 cmReference
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Front tread
63 cmReference
73 cmReference
Rear tread
60 cmReference
68 cmReference
Massey Ferguson 8 attachments
8 Serial Number Location
8 Serial Numbers
1972
500001 (Hydrostatic)Reference
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1973
501717 (Hydrostatic)Reference
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1974
503932 (Hydrostatic)Reference
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1975
507934 (Hydrostatic)Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
34" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
86 cmReference
91 cmReference
Massey Ferguson 85 attachments
36" Mower deck
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.