Power
Power specifications| Engine | no record |
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| PTO | 81 hp claimed |
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| PTO, tested | 82 hp |
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| Drawbar | 69.5 hp tested |
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| Listed power | 90 hp PTO basis |
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Engines
Engines fitted to the Massey Ferguson 285| Perkins 5.2L 4-cyl dieselDiesel · 4 cyl | 318 ci |
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| Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl dieselDiesel · 4 cyl | 248 ci |
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Engine details
- Perkins 5.2L 4-cyl diesel
- Bore × stroke
- 4.5 in × 5 in
- Rated speed
- 2,000 rpm
- Compression
- 17.5:1
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled
- Notes
- The Perkins 4.318 engine was used on the Massey 285 in North America.
- Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl diesel
- Bore × stroke
- 3.92 in × 5 in
- Rated speed
- 2,000 rpm
- Compression
- 17.5:1
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled
- Firing order
- 1-3-4-2
- Notes
- The Perkins A4.248 was used in European versions of the Massey 285.
Transmissions
Transmissions for the Massey Ferguson 285| 8-speed geargear | 8F / 2R |
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| Multi-Powerpartial power shift | 12F / 4R |
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Weight
Weight specifications| Weight | 7,650 lb operating |
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| Ballasted | 11,760 lb |
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Dimensions
Dimensions specifications| Wheelbase | 88.8 in |
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| Length | 142 in |
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| Width | 79 in |
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| Ground clearance | 16 in |
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| Front tread, narrowest | 56 in |
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| Front tread, widest | 80 in |
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| Rear tread, narrowest | 60 in |
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| Rear tread, widest | 96 in |
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Capacities
Capacities specifications| Fuel tank | 23 gal |
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| Hydraulic system | 8.5 gal |
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Hydraulics
Hydraulics specifications| Pump flow | 7 gpm |
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| Steering flow | 5.6 gpm |
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| Pressure | 2,300 psi |
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| Remote valves | 1 to 3 |
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Hitch
Hitch specifications| Rear hitch category | II |
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| Rear lift capacity | 4,400 lb |
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PTO
PTO specifications| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO speeds | 540 (1.375) |
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| Engine rpm at PTO speed | 540@1730 |
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Chassis
Chassis specifications| Drive | 2WD/4WD |
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| Steering | Power steering |
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| Brakes | Wet disc brakes |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
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| Cab | Two-post ROPS standard. Cabin and open operator station available |
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Tires
Tires specifications| Front | 7.50-16 |
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| Rear | 16.9-38 |
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Electrical
Electrical specifications| System voltage | 12 V |
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| Charging | alternator |
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| Ground | negative |
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Production
Production specifications| Price new | $24,500 (1982) |
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| Factories | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
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| Built by | Massey Ferguson |
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