The Massey Ferguson 285 is a 2WD or 4WD row-crop tractor from the 200 series. This tractor was manufactured by Massey Ferguson from 1974 to 1982.
The Massey Ferguson 285 is equipped with one of two engines: a 5.2 L (318.0 cu·in) four-cylinder diesel engine (for North America market) or a 4.1 L (248.0 cu·in) four-cylinder diesel engine (for European market) and one of two transmissions: a gear type transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears and dry disc clutch or a partial power shift transmission with 12 forward and 4 reverse gears and dry disc clutch.
The tractor could be equipped with the following engines:
- Perkins A4.318. It is a 5.2 L, 5,211 cm2, (318.0 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 114.0 mm (4.49 in) of the cylinder bore and 127.0 mm (5 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 17.5:1.
- Perkins A4.248. It is a 4.1 L, 4,064 cm2, (248.0 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine. The cylinder bore is 100.0 mm (3.94 in) and the piston stroke is 127.0 mm (5 in). The compression ratio rating is 17.5:1.
The MF 285 is equipped with power steering, wet disc brakes, two-post ROPS (standard), cab or open operator station available, and 87.1 liters (23 US gal.; 19.2 Imp. gal) fuel tank. This tractor could be equipped with the Massey Ferguson 246 loader.
Massey Ferguson 285 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Massey Ferguson 285 |
| Length | 3,700 mm (145.7 in) |
| Width | 2,000 mm (78.7 in) |
| Height (hood) | 1,650 mm (65 in) |
| Wheel base | 2,250 mm (88.6 in) |
| Ground clearance | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Weight (operating) | 3,470 kg (7,650 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 87.1 liters (23 US gal.; 19.2 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V |
| Cabin type | Two-post ROPS (standard), cab and open operator station available. |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Perkins A4.318 |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 5.2 L, 5,211 cm2, (318.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 114.0 mm X 127.0 mm (4.49 in X 5 in) |
| Compression ratio | 17.5:1 |
| Horsepower | – |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 9.5 L (10 US. qt, 8.4 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 15.6 L (16.5 US. qt, 13.7 Imp. qt.) |
| 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 | 100.0 mm X 127.0 mm (3.94 in X 5 in) |
| Compression ratio | 17.5:1 |
| Horsepower | – |
| Starter | Electric |
| Coolant capacity: | 15.6 L (16.5 US. qt, 13.7 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Steering type | Power |
| Brakes | Wet disc |
| Differential lock | Mechanical rear |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | Gear type with dry disc clutch |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 28.2 kmh (17.5 mph) Reverse: 11.0 (6.8 mph) |
| Transmission model | Multi-Power |
| Transmission type | Partial power shift with dry disc clutch |
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 31.5 kmh (19.6 mph) Reverse: 15.9 (9.9 mph) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 7.50-16 |
| Rear tires | Ag: 16.9-38 |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Category | II |
| Control type | – |
| Lift capacity (at ends) | 1995 kg (4399 lbs) |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Rear PTO type | Independent |
| Rear PTO speed | 540/1000 rpm |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | – |
| Hydraulic capacity | 32.2 L (8.5 US. gal, 7.1 Imp. gal.) |
| Pressure | 2300 psi (158.6 bar) |
| Valves | 1 to 3 |
| Pump flow |
7.0 gpm (26.5 lpm) 10.0 gpm (37.9 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 5.6 gpm (21.2 lpm) |
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