The Massey Ferguson 85 is a 2WD row-crop tractor manufactured by Massey Ferguson in Detroit, Michigan, USA from 1959 to 1962.
The Massey Ferguson 85 is equipped with one of three engines: a 3.7 L (223.0 cu·in) four-cylinder gasoline engine, a 4.0 L (242.0 cu·in) four-cylinder gasoline/LP-gas engine or 4.5 L (276.5 cu·in) four-cylinder diesel engine and a transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears.
The tractor could be equipped with the following engines:
- Continential E223. It is a 3.7 L, 3,654 cm2, (223.0 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline engine with 97.0 mm (3.82 in) of the cylinder bore and 130.0 mm (5.12 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 7.35:1.
- Continential E242. It is a 4.0 L, 3,966 cm2, (242.0 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline/LP-gas engine. The cylinder bore is 98.0 mm (3.86 in) and the piston stroke is 130.0 mm (5.12 in). The compression ratio rating is 7.35:1 for gasoline version or 8.8:1 for LP-gas version.
- Continential. It is a 4.5 L, 4,531 cm2, (276.5 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine. The cylinder bore is 102.0 mm (4.0 in) and the piston stroke is 140.0 mm (5.50 in). The compression ratio rating is 15.2:1.
The MF 85 is equipped with power steering, mechanical disc brakes, open operator station and 87.1 liters (23 US gal.; 19.2 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
Massey Ferguson 85 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Massey Ferguson 85 |
| Length | – |
| Width | – |
| Height | 1,630 mm (64.2 in) |
| Wheel base | 2,230 mm (87.8 in) |
| Weight (operating) | 2,600 kg (5,732 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 87.1 liters (23 US gal.; 19.2 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | – |
| Cabin type | Open operator station |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Continential E223 |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Displacement | 3.7 L, 3,654 cm2, (223.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 97.0 mm X 130.0 mm (3.82 in X 5.12 in) |
| Compression ratio | 7.35:1 |
| Horsepower | – |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 6.6 L (7 US. qt, 5.8 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 14.2 L (15 US. qt, 12.5 Imp. qt.) |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Continential E242 |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline/LP-gas |
| Displacement | 4.0 L, 3,966 cm2, (242.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 98.0 mm X 130.0 mm (3.86 in X 5.12 in) |
| Compression ratio |
Gasoline: 7.35:1 LP-gas: 8.8:1 |
| Horsepower | – |
| Starter | Electric |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Continential |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 4.5 L, 4,531 cm2, (276.5 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 102.0 mm X 140.0 mm (4.00 in X 5.50 in) |
| Compression ratio | 15.2:1 |
| Horsepower | – |
| Starter | Electric |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Power |
| Brakes | Mechanical disc |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | – |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 30.2 kmh (18.8 mph) Reverse: 7.8 kmh (4.8 mph) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires |
Ag: 6.00×16 (standard, tricycle, high-arc) Ag: 7.50×16 (single-front) |
| Rear tires |
Ag: 15×30 (standard) Ag: 12×30 (single-front, tricycle, high-arc) |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Category | II/I |
| Control type | Mechanical lower-link draft control |
| Lift capacity (at ends) | – |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Rear PTO type | Live |
| Rear PTO speed | 540 rpm |