Massey Ferguson 285


Massey Ferguson 285 tractor photo
1974 - 1982
200 Series
Row-Crop tractor
Series map:
275
285
74.4hp*
90.0hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Production
ManufacturerMassey Ferguson
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Detroit, Michigan, USA
Original price was $24,500 in 1982
Massey Ferguson 285 Engines
Perkins 5.2L 4-cyl diesel
Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
Massey Ferguson 285 Transmissions
8-speed gear
12-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...
Massey Ferguson 285 Power
PTO (claimed)81 hp
60.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)69.46 hp
51.8 kW
PTO (tested)81.96 hp
61.1 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Differential lockmechanical rear
Power steering
Wet disc brakes
Two-post ROPS standard. Cabin and open operator station available.
Capacity
Fuel23 gal
87.1 L
Hydraulic system8.5 gal
32.2 L
Hydraulics
Capacity8.5 gal
32.2 L
Pressure2300 psi
158.6 bar
Valves1 to 3
Pump flow7 gpm*Hitch
26.5 lpm
 10 gpm*Remote hydraulics
37.9 lpm
Steering flow5.6 gpm
21.2 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII
Rear lift4400 lbs
1995 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
 1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM540@1730
 1000@2000
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase88.75 inches
225 cm
Weight7650 lbs
3470 kg
Front tire7.50-16
Rear tire16.9-38
Full dimensions and tires ...
285 Serial Numbers
Location:Below instrument panel
19749A202190
19759A207681
19769A232539
19779A254045
19789A276935
19799A296946
19809A326169
19819A339343
19829A344679
19839A350584

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Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Battery volts12
References
285 references literature
Loaders and Spreaders published in 1979, by Massey Ferguson
MF 34-81HP Tractors published in 1980, by Massey Ferguson
MF 200 Series Tractors published in 1982, by Massey Ferguson
MF 285/1085 Tractors published in 1976, by Massey Ferguson
285 published in 1976, by Massey Ferguson
MF285 Cab Tractor published in 1981, by Massey Ferguson
Complete Farm Machinery Guide published in 1976, by Massey Ferguson
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