Massey Ferguson 285 tractor specifications

1974 - 1982

1974 - 1982 200 SeriesRow-Crop tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:Massey Ferguson
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Original price:$24,500 (1982 )

Massey Ferguson 285 Power

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
power test details ...

1974 - 1982

200 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 1171

Nebraska Tractor Test 1171
318 diesel 12-speed 2WD April 2 - 24, 1975 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1171 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	81.96 hp 61.1 kW
Fuel use:	5.5 gal/hour 20.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	69.46 hp 51.8 kW
Fuel use:	5.4 gal/hour 20.4 l/hour
Gear 1HL used for power test.
Max pull:	8,846 lbs 4012 kg
Gear 2LH used for pull test.

Massey Ferguson 285 Engines

Massey Ferguson 285 Engines Perkins 5.2L 4-cyl diesel Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl diesel Engine details ...

1974 - 1982

200 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Engines overview

Engines overview
Perkins 5.2L 4-cyl diesel
Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl diesel

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Perkins A4.318
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
The Perkins 4.318 engine was used on the Massey 285 in North America.
Displacement:	318 ci 5.2 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.50x5.00 inches 114 x 127 mm
Compression:	17.5:1
Rated RPM:	2000
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	10 qts 9.5 L
Coolant capacity:	16.5 qts 15.6 L

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Perkins A4.248
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
The Perkins A4.248 was used in European versions of the Massey 285.
Displacement:	248 ci 4.1 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.923x5.00 inches 100 x 127 mm
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Compression:	17.5:1
Rated RPM:	2000
Firing order:	1-3-4-2
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	16.5 qts 15.6 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Differential lock:mechanical rear
Steering:power
Brakes:wet disc
Cab:Two-post ROPS standard. Cabin and open operator station available.
Transmissions:8-speed gear
12-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...

1974 - 1982

200 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
8-speed gear
12-speed partial power shift

Transmission

Transmission
Type:	gear
Gears:	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:	304mm dry disc

Speeds

Speeds
With 15.5-38 rear tires.

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	Multi-Power
Type:	partial power shift
Gears:	12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:	304mm dry disc

Speeds

Speeds

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:23 gal
87.1 L
Hydraulic system:8.5 gal
32.2 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Capacity:8.5 gal
32.2 L
Pressure:2300 psi
158.6 bar
Valves:1 to 3
Pump flow:7 gpm
26.5 lpm *Hitch
10 gpm
37.9 lpm *Remote hydraulics
Steering flow:5.6 gpm
21.2 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:II
Rear lift:4400 lbs
1995 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:independent
Rear RPM:540/1000
Engine RPM:540@1730
1000@2000

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:88.75 inches
225 cm
Weight:7650 lbs
3470 kg
Front tire:7.50-16
Rear tire:16.9-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

1974 - 1982

200 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Massey Ferguson 285 Tires

Massey Ferguson 285 Tires
Ag front:	7.50-16
Ag rear:	16.9-38

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	88.75 inches 225 cm
Length:	146 inches 370 cm
Width:	79 inches 200 cm
Height (hood):	65 inches 165 cm
Operating weight:	7650 lbs 3470 kg
Ballasted weight:	11760 lbs 5334 kg *With 1079 pounds of fluid in each rear tire, 776 pounds of iron on each rear wheel, and 220 pounds of iron in each front tire.
Ground clearance:	16 inches 40 cm
Front tread:	56 to 80 inches 142 to 203 cm
Rear tread:	60 to 96 inches 152 to 243 cm

Massey Ferguson 285 attachments

Massey Ferguson 285 attachments front-end loader Attachment details ...

1974 - 1982

200 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Massey Ferguson 246 Loader

Massey Ferguson 246 Loader
Height (to pin):	156 inches 396 cm
Breakout force (lift):	5000 lbs 2268 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	4500 lbs 2041 kg
Bucket width:	60 inches 152 cm
	72 inches 182 cm
	84 inches 213 cm

285 Serial Numbers

285 Serial Numbers Location:Below instrument panel
1974:9A202190
1975:9A207681
1976:9A232539
1977:9A254045
1978:9A276935
1979:9A296946
1980:9A326169
1981:9A339343
1982:9A344679
1983:9A350584

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