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Massey Ferguson 1080

Massey Ferguson 1080 — Row-Crop tractor · 81 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 1080 is a tractor characterised by a rated power output of 81 hp, a mid-range figure for its class. This model was produced between 1969 and 1972. It features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with four-wheel drive and powershift transmission. The operating weight of the tractor is listed at 7750 to 8520 pounds, suitable for use on areas of up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
81 hp
Max power
52.4 kW
Weight
7750 to 8520 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
113 rows
Recorded power
81 hp
Transmissions
12-speed two-speed power shift
Production years
1969-1972
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Original price was $9,500 in 1972Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Power steeringReference
Dry disc brakesReference
Open operator station. Cab optional with available air-conditioning.Reference

Variants

285small chassisReference
1085large chassisReference

Engine

Perkins 5.2L 4-cyl dieselReference
Drawbar (tested)52.4 kWReference
Perkins A4.318Reference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement5.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke114 x 127 mmReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Compression17.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2000Reference
Torque355.3 NmReference
Torque RPM1250Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity9.5 LReference
Coolant capacity15.6 LReference
Power at rated engine speed60.6 kWReference
Max power52.4 kWReference
Fuel TypeDieselReference
No of Cylinders4-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed2,000Reference
Engine torque at rated speed118.8 kgReference
Bore and stroke4.50x5.00 inchesReference
Compression ratio17.5:1Reference
Cooling systemliquid-cooled inlineReference

Transmission

12-speed two-speed power shiftReference
6-speed gearReference
TransmissionMulti-PowerReference
Typetwo-speed power shiftReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch279.4mm dry discReference
Three gears (1-3) in two ranges (low-high) with the two-range Multi Power power shift.Reference
TypegearReference
Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Transmission TypePowershiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)59.7 kWReference
PTO (tested)60.6 kWReference
Hydraulic system32.2 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity32.2 LReference
Pressure158.6 barReference
Valves1 or 2Reference
Pump flow30.3 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Engine RPM540@1718Reference
Engine RPM1000@2000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed55.0 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel159.0 LReference
Fuel210.1 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase248 cmReference
Weight7750 to 8520 poundsReference
Front tire7.50-18Reference
Rear tire18.4-34Reference
Ag front7.50-18Reference
Ag rear18.4-34Reference
Ag front10.00x16Reference
Ag rear23.1x30Reference
Length391 cmReference
Width219 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)189 cmReference
Height (cab)285 cmReference
Ground clearance59 cmReference
Front tread142 cmReference
Rear tread152 to 243 cmReference
Shipping3515 kgReference
Operating3864 kgReference
Ballasted5438 kgReference

1080 Serial Numbers

Location:Instrument panelReference
19679B10001Reference
19689B14693Reference
19699B18673Reference
19709B23486Reference
19719B28238Reference
19729B31959Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

Charging systemalternatorReference
Battery volts12Reference

Test results

Diesel 12-speed 2WDSeptember 12 - 25, 1969Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1022 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use19.7 l/hourReference
Fuel use18.2 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use19.3 l/hourReference
Gear 1H-L used for power test.Reference
Max pull4059 kgReference
Gear 2L-H used for pull test.Reference

General

Make & ModelMassey FergusonReference
Country of manufacturerRow-Crop tractorReference

PTO

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Brakesdry discReference
Steering typepowerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Typeopen centerReference
Maximum operating pressure2,300 psiReference
Remote Valves1 or 2Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category IIReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height190 cmReference
Overall Length391.2 cmReference
Overall Width219.7 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range18.4-34, 23.1x30 inchReference
Front Wheel tread range7.50-18, 10.00x16Reference

Operator station

Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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