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Massey Ferguson 2705
Massey Ferguson 2705 — Row-Crop tractor · 122 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
The Massey Ferguson 2705 is a tractor with a rated power output of 122 hp, positioning it at the more powerful end of its class. It was manufactured between 1978 and 1983. The tractor features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with two-wheel drive and a hydrostatic transmission. It has an operating weight of 5,076 to 5,715 kilograms, and is suited to operations of 200–800 acres.
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Rated power
122 hp
Max power
75.6 kW
Weight
11200 to 12595 pounds
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
145 rows
Recorded power
122 hp
Transmissions
24-speed 3-speed power shift
Production years
1978-1983
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Original price was $40,000 in 1983Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final drivesplanetaryReference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Cab standard with air-conditioning. Available platform configuration with four-post ROPS.Reference
Engine
Perkins 5.8L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank329.3 LReference
Drawbar (tested)75.6 kWReference
Perkins AT6.3544Reference
turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement5.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 127 mmReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Air cleanerdual dry elementReference
Compression16:1Reference
Rated RPM2500Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity17.0 LReference
Coolant capacity29.3 LReference
Power at rated engine speed91.1 kWReference
Max power75.6 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed90.3 kWReference
Max power73.5 kWReference
Fuel TypeDieselReference
No of Cylinders6-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed2,500Reference
Bore and stroke3.875x5.00 inchesReference
Compression ratio16:1Reference
Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference
Transmission
24-speed 3-speed power shiftReference
8-speed mechanical shuttleReference
TransmissionMulti-PowerReference
Type3-speed power shiftReference
Gears24 forward and 6 reverseReference
Clutch356mm cerametallic dry discReference
Oil capacity113.6 LReference
Eight forward gears with three power shift speeds in each gear.Reference
Typemechanical shuttleReference
Gears8 forward and 6 reverseReference
Transmission TypePowershiftReference
Rear Axle Drive TypeplanetaryReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)89.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)91.1 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Valves2 or 3Reference
Pump flow62.5 lpmReference
Pump flow24.2 lpmReference
Pump flow62.5 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Controlposition control and lower-link draft sensingReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
ClutchhydraulicReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@1990Reference
Engine RPM1000@2090Reference
Power at rated PTO speed86.4 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed85.3 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase267 cmReference
Weight11200 to 12595 poundsReference
Front tire9.5L-15Reference
Rear tire16.9-38Reference
Ag front9.5L-15Reference
Ag front10.00-16Reference
Ag front11.00-16Reference
Ag front14L-16.1Reference
Ag rear16.9-38Reference
Ag rear18.4-38Reference
Ag rear20.8-38Reference
Ag rear23.1-34Reference
Ag rear24.5-32Reference
Ag rear30.5-32Reference
Length449 cmReference
Width239 cmReference
Width299 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)60 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)39 cmReference
Rear axle82 mmReference
Front tread152 to 203 cmReference
Front tread177 to 228 cmReference
Rear tread175 to 241 cmReference
Rear tread152 to 246 cmReference
Rear tread175 to 302 cmReference
Rear tread152 to 307 cmReference
Shipping5080 kgReference
Operating5713 kgReference
Ballasted7933 kgReference
Steering wheel223 cmReference
Massey Ferguson 2705 attachments
front-end loaderReference
2705 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate to the left of the tractor's instrument panel.Reference
19789R000733Reference
19799R003482Reference
19809R007282Reference
19819R010307Reference
19829R013230Reference
19839R013525Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps58Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery options2Reference
Massey Ferguson 2705 Height
Hood181 cmReference
Cab284 cmReference
Test results
NTTL 1310: diesel 24-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 1322: diesel 8-speed 2WDReference
Diesel 24-speed 2WDMay 7 - 14, 1979Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1310 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use30.3 l/hourReference
Fuel use26.5 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 5I used for power test.Reference
Max pull5935 kgReference
Gear 2H used for pull test.Reference
Diesel 8-speed 2WDAugust 31 - September 6, 1979Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1322 fileReference
Fuel use25.7 l/hourReference
Fuel use32.9 l/hourReference
Gear 4 used for power test.Reference
Max pull5709 kgReference
Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference
Speeds
With 18.4x38 rear tires.Reference
General
Make & ModelMassey FergusonReference
Rear Axle Type8.3 cmReference
Country of manufacturerRow-Crop tractorReference
Capacities
Capacity354 ciReference
PTO
Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM540/1,000 RPMReference
Steering & brakes
Brakesdifferential hydraulic wet discReference
Steering typehydrostatic powerReference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Typeopen centerReference
Remote Valves2 or 3Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category IIReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Typeposition control and lower-link draft sensingReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Length449.6 cmReference
Overall Width239 cmReference
Drawbar clearance39.6 cmReference
Front axle clearance60.5 cmReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear wheel tread range16.9-38, 18.4-38, 20.8-38, 23.1-34, 24.5-32, 30.5-32 inchReference
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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