Massey Ferguson 185 utility tractor: review and specs

The Massey Ferguson 185 is a 2WD utility tractor manufactured by Massey Ferguson from 1971 to 1979. The Massey Ferguson 185 is equipped with a 4.1 L (248.0 cu·in) four-cylinder diesel engine and one of two transmissions: a gear type transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears or a Multi-Power transmission with 12 forward and 4 reverse gears.

The Massey Ferguson 185 utility tractor used the Perkins A4.248 engine. It is a 4.1 L, 4,064 cm², (248.0 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 101.0 mm (3.98 in) of the cylinder bore and 127.0 mm (5 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 16.0:1. This engine produced 76 PS (55.9 kW; 75.0 HP) at 2,070 rpm of output power.

The MF 185 is equipped with power steering, wet disc brakes, open operator station or Cab, and 79.5 liters (21.0 US gal.; 17.5 Imp. gal) fuel tank.

Massey Ferguson 185 Specifications

General Specifications
Model	Massey Ferguson 185
Length	3,400 mm (133.9 in)
Width	mm (0 in)
Height	2,320 mm (91.3 in)
Wheel base	2,080 mm (81.9 in)
Weight	2,720 kg (5,997 lbs)
Fuel tank capacity	79.5 liters (21 US gal.; 17.5 Imp. gal)
Battery	12V
Cabin type	Open operator station or Cab (optional)
Engine
Engine model	Perkins A4.248
Engine type	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Cylinders	4
Fuel type	Diesel
Displacement	4.1 L, 4,064 cm², (248.0 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	101.0 mm X 127.0 mm (3.98 in X 5 in)
Compression ratio	16.0:1
Horsepower	76 PS (55.9 kW; 75.0 HP) at 2,070 rpm
Starter	Electric

Transmission and chassis
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Power
Brakes	Wet disc
Transmission model	–
Transmission type	Gear type
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Transmission model	Multi-Power
Transmission type	–
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Tires
Front tires	Ag: 8.25-16
Rear tires	Ag: 16.9-34

Three-Point Hitch
Caterogy	II
Control type	–
Lift capacity (at ends)	2060 kg (4542 lbs)
PTO (Power take-off shaft)
Rear PTO type	Live or independent
Rear PTO speed	540 rpm
Hydraulic system
Hydraulic type	–
Total flow	11.3 gpm (42.8 lpm)

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