Massey Ferguson 185

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 185 is a utility tractor that was made from 1971 to 1979. It's a 2WD tractor with power steering, making it easy to drive. The tractor has a gear-type transmission with 12 forward gears and 4 reverse gears, giving farmers lots of options for different tasks.

Under the hood, the MF 185 has a Perkins A4.248 diesel engine. This engine has 4 cylinders and is liquid-cooled. It produces 75 horsepower, which is above average for tractors of its time. The engine size is also above average at 248 cubic inches. The tractor weighs about 6000 pounds, making it sturdy for farm work. It has a strong three-point hitch at the back that can lift up to 4542 pounds, which is very high compared to other tractors. The MF 185 also has a live or independent PTO that runs at 540 rpm, useful for powering various farm tools.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 75 hp (55.9 kW)

Transmission: Gear type with Multi-Power option

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 6000 lb (2722 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Massey Ferguson 185 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Massey Ferguson 185 is Average. It is greater than 69% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

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Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Massey Ferguson 185 is Average. It is greater than 60% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Massey Ferguson 185 is Above Average. It is greater than 72% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Massey Ferguson 185 is Below Average. It is greater than 12% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Perkins
Model
A4.248
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Natural aspirated
Cylinders
4
Displacement
248 ci (4.1 L)
Bore
3.98 in (101.1 mm)
Stroke
5.00 in (127.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2067
Power Output
75 hp (55.9 kW)

Transmission

Type
Gear type with Multi-Power option
Forward Gears
12
Reverse Gears
4

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power
Brake Type
Wet disc

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