Massey Ferguson 85

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 85 is a conventional 2WD row-crop tractor produced from 1959 to 1962. It features a Continental four-cylinder gasoline, LP-gas, or diesel engine with displacements of 223 ci, 242 ci, and 276.5 ci respectively. The gasoline and LP-gas engines have a bore of 3.82 in and 3.86 in, with strokes of 5.12 in and 5.125 in. The diesel engine has a 4.00 in bore and 5.50 in stroke. The engine is liquid-cooled, naturally aspirated, and rated at 2000 rpm with a maximum power output of 62.21 hp. The tractor is equipped with an 8-speed manual transmission with 2 reverse gears and uses Type A transmission fluid. Detailed gear speeds are provided. The power takeoff (PTO) delivers a maximum of 62.21 hp and 52.46 hp at the standard 540 rpm speed. Agricultural tires are used, with rear 15-30:6:16 and front 7.50-16:6:36 sizes. Ballast weights of 755 lb (rear) and 80 lb (front) liquid ballast are specified. Operating weight is 5753 lb without ballast and 11260 lb with ballast. The tractor features power steering, a mechanical disc brake system, an open operator station, and a live PTO. Detailed performance metrics, including drawbar power, fuel consumption rates, and testing conditions, are provided.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Transmission: Manual

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 5753 (without ballast), 11260 (with ballast)

Fuel Type: Gasoline, LP-gas, Diesel

Massey Ferguson 85 vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight
Below Average
Greater than 23% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Continental
Model
E223 (Gasoline), E242 (Gasoline/LP-gas), Continental (Diesel)
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Gasoline, LP-gas, Diesel
Induction Type
Naturally Aspirated
Cylinders
4
Displacement (ci)
223 (Gasoline), 242 (Gasoline/LP-gas), 276.5 (Diesel)
Bore (in)
3.82 (Gasoline), 3.86 (Gasoline/LP-gas), 4.00 (Diesel)
Stroke (in)
5.12 (Gasoline), 5.125 (Gasoline/LP-gas), 5.50 (Diesel)
Rated RPM
2000
Power Output (hp)
-

Transmission

Type
Manual
Forward Gears
8
Reverse Gears
2
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
-
Width (in)
-
Height (in)
64.5
Operating Weight (lb)
5753 (without ballast), 11260 (with ballast)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
Live
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
15
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Ag (Agricultural)
Manufacture - End Year
1962
Hitch Type
II/I
Hitch Category
3
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
Open
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
Mechanical Disc
Hydraulic System Type
Open Center

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: November 2 to November 13, 1959

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

  • Maximum Power at Rated Engine Speed (2000 rpm): 61.23 HP
  • Fuel Consumption at Rated Engine Speed: 5.260 Gal/hr with a fuel efficiency of 0.521 lb/hp.hr and 11.64 Hp.hr/gal
  • Standard Power Take-off Speed (540 rpm): 52.89 HP at 1477 engine rpm with 4.801 Gal/hr fuel consumption

Drawbar Performance

  • Maximum Available Power (3rd Gear): 50.76 HP with a drawbar pull of 5194 lbs and a speed of 3.66 mph
  • 75% of Pull at Maximum Power (3rd Gear): 42.55 HP with a drawbar pull of 3951 lbs and a speed of 4.04 mph, fuel consumption of 4.488 Gal/hr
  • 50% of Pull at Maximum Power (3rd Gear): 28.93 HP with a drawbar pull of 2644 lbs and a speed of 4.10 mph, fuel consumption of 3.517 Gal/hr

Tire, Ballast, and Weight Information

  • With Ballast: Total weight with operator: 11,245 lbs (Rear: 7970 lbs, Front: 3100 lbs)
  • Without Ballast: Total weight with operator: 5737 lbs (Rear: 3612 lbs, Front: 1950 lbs)

Engine and Chassis Characteristics

  • Engine Make: Continental, 4-cylinder vertical
  • Displacement: 242 cu in
  • Rated RPM: 2000

Fuel and Oil

  • Fuel Type: Regular gasoline, Octane No ASTM 84 (92 Research)
  • Oil Type: SAE 20-20W API service classification ML, MM, MS and DG



NTTL.(1959).Nebraska OECD Tractor test 726 for Massey-Ferguson 85 Gasoline. Lincoln, NE:Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/1147

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