Tractor · 1978Unverified
Massey Ferguson 205
Massey Ferguson 205 — Compact Utility tractor · 17 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
17 hp
Max power
9.6 kW
Weight
1815 to 2215 pounds
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Overview
DistributorMassey FergusonReference
ManufacturerToyoshaReference
Compact Utility tractorReference
Built in Osaka, JapanReference
Original price was $6,210 in 1984Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Manual steeringReference
Differential mechanical drum and shoe brakesReference
Open operator station. Two-post fixed ROPS available.Reference
Variants
2052WDReference
205-44WDReference
Engine
Toyosha 1.1L 2-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank26.9 LReference
Engine14.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)9.6 kWReference
Toyosha S107Reference
dieselReference
2-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement1.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke88 x 88 mmReference
Power14.9 kWReference
Fuel systemindirect injectionReference
Air cleanerpaper elementReference
Pre-heatingglow plugsReference
Compression23:1Reference
Rated RPM2400Reference
Torque63.7 NmReference
Torque RPM1700Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity4.0 LReference
Coolant capacity4.0 LReference
Power at rated engine speed12.3 kWReference
Max power9.6 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed12.2 kWReference
Max power9.5 kWReference
Transmission
6-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch200mm mechanical dry discReference
2WD Oil capacity16.0 LReference
4WD Oil capacity17.0 LReference
Three speeds, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)11.9 kWReference
PTO (tested)12.3 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Pressure117.2 barReference
Pump flow19.7 lpmReference
Rear TypeIReference
Controlposition controlReference
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@2365Reference
Front PTOindependentReference
Clutchelectro-magneticReference
Power at rated PTO speed12.2 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed12.1 kWReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase140 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase139 cmReference
Weight1815 to 2215 poundsReference
Front tire4.00-12Reference
2WD Rear tire8.2/8-24Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 4.00-12. Rear: 8.2/8-24Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 6.00-14. Rear: 8.3/8/24Reference
Lawn/turf front20x8.00-10Reference
Lawn/turf rear13.6-16Reference
2WD Width109 cmReference
4WD Width114 cmReference
2WD Height (steering wheel)128 cmReference
4WD Height (steering wheel)137 cmReference
2WD Front tread90 cmReference
4WD Front tread96 cmReference
2WD Rear tread84 to 107 cmReference
4WD Rear tread89 to 112 cmReference
2WD Shipping823 kgReference
4WD Shipping941 kgReference
2WD Operating864 kgReference
4WD Operating1004 kgReference
Ballasted1415 kgReference
Massey Ferguson 205 attachments
front-end loaderReference
205 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate under the tractor instrument panel.Reference
197800101Reference
197900315Reference
198000683Reference
198101512Reference
198201966Reference
198302159Reference
198402337Reference
FinalUnknown (2WD)Reference
197900101 (4WD)Reference
198000677 (4WD)Reference
198100916 (4WD)Reference
198201390 (4WD)Reference
198301440 (4WD)Reference
198401516 (4WD)Reference
FinalUnknown (4WD)Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps15Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Test results
NTTL 1363: diesel 6-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 1364: diesel 6-speed 4WDReference
Diesel 6-speed 2WDSeptember 18 - October 3, 1980Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1363 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use4.9 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Max pull1134 kgReference
Diesel 6-speed 4WDSeptember 24 - October 9, 1980Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1364 fileReference
Fuel use4.5 l/hourReference
Max pull966 kgReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.