Massey Ferguson 1805

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 1805 is a robust four-wheel drive tractor powered by a Caterpillar 3208 diesel engine. It offers a maximum power output of 192.65 horsepower at 2800 rpm and features a liquid-cooled engine with two thermostats to manage thermal efficiency. With a large displacement of 636 cubic inches, and a bore and stroke measuring 4.50 inches and 5.00 inches respectively, it's designed to handle heavy tasks with ease. This model has a 12-speed forward and 4-speed reverse manual transmission with a single dry disc clutch operated by foot pedal. It is equipped with internal expanding shoe brakes actuated hydraulically by foot pedal. The tractor has a front and rear tire tread width range of 68 to 88 inches, with 30-inch agricultural tires. When ballasted, it can reach a weight of 22,790 lbs. Comprehensive drawbar performance, horsepower, and fuel consumption data is available from independent test results. Additional details such as center of gravity, turning radius, and varying power/fuel consumption under different conditions are also provided in the test results.

Key Specifications

Power Output: 192.65

Transmission: Manual with dry disc clutch

Operating Weight: 18000

Fuel Type: No. 2 Diesel (Cetane No. 51.7, Specific gravity: 0.8314)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Caterpillar
Model: 3208
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled with two thermostats
Cylinder Orientation: -
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: No. 2 Diesel (Cetane No. 51.7, Specific gravity: 0.8314)
Induction Type: Naturally aspirated
Cylinders: 8
Displacement (ci): 636
Bore (in): 4.5
Stroke (in): 5
Rated RPM: 2800
Power Output (hp): 192.65

Transmission

Type: Manual with dry disc clutch
Forward Gears: 12
Reverse Gears: 4
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 224
Width (in): -
Height (in): 131
Operating Weight (lb): 18000

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: 1000 RPM Rear (Optional)
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: -
Drive Type: -
Steering Type: Hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 47.5
Front Tire Diameter (in): 30
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): 30
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Agricultural
Manufacture - End Year: -
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: Category 3
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Cab
Starter Type: 12 volt
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: -

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: April 3 to April 23, 1975

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 192.65 HP at 2800 rpm (Standard Power Take-off Speed)
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 13.03 Gal/hr with a fuel efficiency of 0.468 lb/hp.hr
Fuel Type: No. 2 Diesel (Cetane No. 51.7, Specific gravity: 0.8314)

Drawbar Performance

Maximum Available Power (5th Gear, Lo 3 Std): 170.17 HP with a drawbar pull of 9187 lbs at a speed of 6.95 mph
75% of Pull at Maximum Power (10 Hours, 5th Gear, Lo 3 Std): 131.41 HP with a drawbar pull of 9743 lbs at a speed of 5.06 mph and fuel efficiency of 0.558 lb/hp.hr

Torque and Engine Performance

Engine Make and Model: Caterpillar Diesel 3208
Rated Engine Speed: 2800 rpm
Displacement: 636 cu in

Hydraulic Performance

Oil Classification: SAE 30 API service classification SB/SE-CA/CC (MS-DM)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): Approximately 14.77 Hp.hr/gal at 2765 rpm

Recommended Citation Format:

Nebraska Tractor Test Lab. (1975). Test 1173: Massey-Ferguson 1805 Diesel. Nebraska Tractor Tests. 1495. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/1495