Tractor · 1974Unverified
Massey Ferguson 285
Massey Ferguson 285 — 200 Series · 82 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
82 hp
Max power
51.8 kW
Weight
3470 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Detroit, Michigan, USAReference
Original price was $24,500 in 1982Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Power steeringReference
Wet disc brakesReference
Two-post ROPS standard. Cabin and open operator station available.Reference
Variants
285small chassisReference
1085large chassisReference
Engine
Perkins 5.2L 4-cyl dieselReference
Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl dieselReference
Drawbar (tested)51.8 kWReference
Perkins A4.318Reference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
The Perkins 4.318 engine was used on the Massey 285 in North America.Reference
Displacement5.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke114 x 127 mmReference
Compression17.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2000Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity9.5 LReference
Coolant capacity15.6 LReference
Perkins A4.248Reference
The Perkins A4.248 was used in European versions of the Massey 285.Reference
Displacement4.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke100 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Firing order1-3-4-2Reference
Power at rated engine speed61.1 kWReference
Max power51.8 kWReference
Transmission
8-speed gearReference
12-speed partial power shiftReference
TypegearReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch304mm dry discReference
TransmissionMulti-PowerReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)60.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)61.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system32.2 LReference
Capacity32.2 LReference
Pressure158.6 barReference
Valves1 to 3Reference
Pump flow26.5 lpmReference
Pump flow37.9 lpmReference
Steering flow21.2 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear lift1995 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@1730Reference
Engine RPM1000@2000Reference
Capacities
Fuel87.1 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase225 cmReference
Weight3470 kgReference
Front tire7.50-16Reference
Rear tire16.9-38Reference
Ag front7.50-16Reference
Ag rear16.9-38Reference
Length360 cmReference
Width200 cmReference
Height (hood)165 cmReference
Operating weight3470 kgReference
Ballasted weight5334 kgReference
Ground clearance40 cmReference
Front tread142 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread152 to 243 cmReference
Massey Ferguson 285 attachments
front-end loaderReference
285 Serial Numbers
Location:Below instrument panelReference
19749A202190Reference
19759A207681Reference
19769A232539Reference
19779A254045Reference
19789A276935Reference
19799A296946Reference
19809A326169Reference
19819A339343Reference
19829A344679Reference
19839A350584Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Battery volts12Reference
Test results
318 diesel 12-speed 2WDApril 2 - 24, 1975Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1171 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use20.8 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use20.4 l/hourReference
Gear 1HL used for power test.Reference
Max pull4012 kgReference
Gear 2LH used for pull test.Reference
Speeds
With 15.5-38 rear tires.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.