Massey Ferguson 85 row-crop tractor: review and specs

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

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