Massey Ferguson 285: all source data
All 85 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.
Overview
Production| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
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| (no label) | Row-Crop tractor |
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| (no label) | Built in Detroit, Michigan, USA |
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| (no label) | Original price was $24,500 in 1982 |
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Engine| (no label) | Perkins 5.2L 4-cyl diesel |
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| (no label) | Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl diesel |
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Transmission| (no label) | 8-speed gear |
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| (no label) | 12-speed partial power shift |
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Power| PTO (claimed) | 81 hp | 60.4 kW |
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| Drawbar (tested) | 69.46 hp | 51.8 kW |
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| PTO (tested) | 81.96 hp | 61.1 kW |
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Mechanical| (no label) | Two- or four-wheel drive |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
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| (no label) | Power steering |
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| (no label) | Wet disc brakes |
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| (no label) | Two-post ROPS standard. Cabin and open operator station available. |
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Capacity| Fuel | 23 gal | 87.1 L |
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| Hydraulic system | 8.5 gal | 32.2 L |
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Hydraulics| Capacity | 8.5 gal | 32.2 L |
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| Pressure | 2300 psi | 158.6 bar |
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| Valves | 1 to 3 |
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| Pump flow | 7 gpm | 26.5 lpm |
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| Pump flow | 10 gpm | 37.9 lpm |
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| Steering flow | 5.6 gpm | 21.2 lpm |
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Hitch| Rear Type | II |
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| Rear lift | 4400 lbs | 1995 kg |
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Pto| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
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| Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.375) |
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| Engine RPM | 540@1730 |
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| Engine RPM | 1000@2000 |
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Dimensions| Wheelbase | 88.75 inches | 225 cm |
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| Weight | 7650 lbs | 3470 kg |
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| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
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| Rear tire | 16.9-38 |
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Electrical| Ground | negative |
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| Charging system | alternator |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
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Engine
Engine options| (no label) | Perkins 5.2L 4-cyl diesel |
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| (no label) | Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl diesel |
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Engine detail| (no label) | Perkins A4.318 |
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| (no label) | diesel |
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| (no label) | 4-cylinder |
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| (no label) | liquid-cooled |
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| (no label) | The Perkins 4.318 engine was used on the Massey 285 in North America. |
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| Displacement | 318 ci | 5.2 L |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.50x5.00 inches | 114 x 127 mm |
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| Compression | 17.5:1 |
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| Rated RPM | 2000 |
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| Starter volts | 12 |
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| Oil capacity | 10 qts | 9.5 L |
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| Coolant capacity (Coolant) | 16.5 qts | 15.6 L |
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| (no label) | Perkins A4.248 |
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| (no label) | diesel |
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| (no label) | 4-cylinder |
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| (no label) | liquid-cooled |
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| (no label) | The Perkins A4.248 was used in European versions of the Massey 285. |
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| Displacement | 248 ci | 4.1 L |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.923x5.00 inches | 100 x 127 mm |
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| Air cleaner | oil bath |
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| Compression | 17.5:1 |
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| Rated RPM | 2000 |
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| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
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| Starter volts | 12 |
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| Coolant capacity (Coolant) | 16.5 qts | 15.6 L |
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Transmission
Transmission options| (no label) | 8-speed gear |
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| (no label) | 12-speed partial power shift |
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Transmission| Type | gear |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
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| Clutch | 304mm dry disc |
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| Transmission | Multi-Power |
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| Type | partial power shift |
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| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
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| Clutch | 304mm dry disc |
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Dimensions
Tires| Ag front | 7.50-16 |
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| Ag rear | 16.9-38 |
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Dimensions| Wheelbase | 88.75 inches | 225 cm |
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| Length | 142 inches | 360 cm |
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| Width | 79 inches | 200 cm |
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| Height (hood) | 65 inches | 165 cm |
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| Operating weight | 7650 lbs | 3470 kg |
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| Ballasted weight | 11760 lbs | 5334 kg |
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| Ground clearance | 16 inches | 40 cm |
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| Front tread | 56 to 80 inches | 142 to 203 cm |
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| Rear tread | 60 to 96 inches | 152 to 243 cm |
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