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Massey Ferguson 285

Massey Ferguson 285 — 200 Series · 82 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 285 is a tractor model with a rated power output of 82 hp, positioning it in the middle of its class in terms of power. It was produced between 1974 and 1982. The tractor features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and a four-wheel drive system with a powershift transmission. The listed weight of the 285 is 3470 kg, and its intended application is for jobs covering up to 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
117 rows
Recorded power
82 hp
Recorded weight
3470 kg
Transmissions
8-speed gear
Production years
1974-1982
Verified variants
0

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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
Fuel TypeDieselReference
No of Cylinders4-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed2,000Reference
Bore and strokeOption 1: 4.50x5.00 inches\\nOption 2: 3.923x5.00 inchesReference
Compression ratio17.5:1Reference
Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference

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
Transmission TypePowershiftReference

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

General

Make & ModelMassey FergusonReference

PTO

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference

Hydraulics

Maximum operating pressure2,300 psiReference
Remote Valves1 to 3Reference
Steering & Implements flow5.6 gpm (7 gpm, 10 gpm)Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category IIReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity1,995.8 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height165.1 cmReference
Overall Length360.7 cmReference
Overall Width200.7 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range16.9-38 inchReference
Front Wheel tread rangeOption 1: 7.50-16\\nOption 2: 56 to 80 inchesReference

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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