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Massey Ferguson 2805

Massey Ferguson 2805 — Row-Crop tractor · 195 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 2805 is a tractor with a power rating of 195 hp, positioning it among the more powerful machines in its class. It was manufactured from 1978 to 1983 and features an 8-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine. The tractor has two-wheel drive and is equipped with a hydrostatic transmission. The specified weight range is 13500 to 16035 pounds, and it is intended for use on areas of approximately 600–1,500 acres.

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Rated power
195 hp
Max power
117.8 kW
Weight
13500 to 16035 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
142 rows
Recorded power
195 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 $60,200 in 1983Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final drivesplanetaryReference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Cab standard with air-conditioning. Available platform configuration with four-post ROPS.Reference

Engine

Perkins 10.5L 8-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank329.3 LReference
Drawbar (tested)119.7 kWReference
Perkins ATV8.640Reference
turbocharged dieselReference
8-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement10.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke118 x 121 mmReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Air cleanerdual dry elementReference
Compression16:1Reference
Rated RPM2500Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity22.7 LReference
Coolant capacity52.1 LReference
Power at rated engine speed145.1 kWReference
Max power117.8 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed142.3 kWReference
Max power119.7 kWReference
Fuel TypeDieselReference
No of Cylinders8-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed2,500Reference
Bore and stroke4.63x4.75 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 dual 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)141.7 kWReference
PTO (tested)145.1 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Valves2 or 3Reference
Pump flow62.5 lpmReference
Pump flow24.2 lpmReference
Pump flow62.5 lpmReference
Steering flow20.8 lpmReference
Rear TypeIII/IIReference
Controlposition control and lower-link draft sensingReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
ClutchhydraulicReference
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM1000@2090Reference
Power at rated PTO speed135.5 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed138.9 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase279 cmReference
Weight13500 to 16035 poundsReference
Front tire11.00-16Reference
Rear tire20.8-38Reference
Ag front11.00-16Reference
Ag rear20.8-38Reference
Length482 cmReference
Width232 cmReference
Width319 cmReference
Width398 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)64 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)39 cmReference
Rear axle95 mmReference
Front tread152 to 203 cmReference
Front tread177 to 228 cmReference
Rear tread180 to 233 cmReference
Rear tread157 to 241 cmReference
Rear tread180 to 320 cmReference
Rear tread157 to 327 cmReference
Rear tread180 to 408 cmReference
Rear tread157 to 419 cmReference
Shipping6123 kgReference
Operating7273 kgReference
Ballasted9720 kgReference
Steering wheel221 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 2805 attachments

front-end loaderReference

2805 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 2805 Height

Hood185 cmReference
Cab284 cmReference

Test results

NTTL 1258: diesel 24-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 1399: diesel 8-speed 2WDReference
Diesel 24-speed 2WDOctober 7 - 13, 1977Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1258 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use50.3 l/hourReference
Fuel use42.4 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 5I used for power test.Reference
Max pull7878 kgReference
Gear 3I used for pull test.Reference
Diesel 8-speed 2WDJune 18, 1984 - June 24, 1981Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1399 fileReference
Fuel use49.2 l/hourReference
Fuel use48.8 l/hourReference
Gear 5 used for power test.Reference
Max pull8004 kgReference
Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

Speeds

With 18.4x38 rear tires.Reference

General

Make & ModelMassey FergusonReference
Rear Axle Type9.5 cmReference
Country of manufacturerRow-Crop tractorReference

Capacities

Capacity640 ciReference

PTO

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM1,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakeshydraulic wet discReference
Steering typehydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Typeopen centerReference
Remote Valves2 or 3Reference
Steering & Implements flow5.5 gpm (16.5 gpm, 6.4 gpm, 16.5 gpm)Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category III/IIReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Typeposition control and lower-link draft sensingReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Length482.6 cmReference
Overall Width232.7 cmReference
Drawbar clearance39.9 cmReference
Front axle clearance64.5 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range20.8-38 inchReference
Front Wheel tread rangeOption 1: 11.00-16\\nOption 2: 60 to 80 inches, 70 to 90 inchesReference

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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