Massey Ferguson 85 Technical Specifications
Massey Ferguson 85 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1959 – 1962.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Massey Ferguson 85 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
Massey Ferguson 85 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
| Row-Crop tractor | |
| Built in Detroit, Michigan, USA | |
| Original price was $4,618 in 1962 | |
| Engine: | 55.23 hp 41.2 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 62.21 hp 46.4 kW |
Massey Ferguson 85 Mechanical
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Power steering | |
| Mechanical disc brakes | |
| Open operator station. |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 2 |
| Pump flow | 7 gpm 26.5 lpm |
Tracktor Hitch
| Rear Type | II/I |
| Control | mechanical lower-link draft control |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | live *Two-stage clutch |
| Rear RPM | 540 |
| Engine RPM | 540@1500 |
Massey Ferguson 85 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| Continential E-223 | |
| gasoline | |
| 4-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled vertical L-head | |
| The E223 was used on early-production models of the Massey 85. It was replaced with the E242. | |
| Displacement | 223 ci 3.7 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.8125×5.125 inches 97 x 130 mm |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Compression | 7.35:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts 6.6 L |
| Coolant capacity | 15 qts 14.2 L |
| Engine Oil | |||
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Clutch | 304.8mm mechanical dry disc |
Massey Ferguson 85 Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 88 inches 223 cm |
| Height | 64.5 inches 163 cm |
| Operating weight | 5737 lbs 2602 kg |
| Ballasted weight | 11245 lbs 5100 kg |
| Rear tread | 52 to 88 inches 132 to 223 cm (standard) |
| Rear tread | 56 to 92 inches 142 to 233 cm (row-crop) |
Massey Ferguson 85 Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 726 | |
| Gasoline 8-speed 2WD November 2 – 13, 1959 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 726 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 61.23 hp 45.7 kW |
| Fuel use | 5.3 gal/hour 20.1 l/hour |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 52.89 hp 39.4 kW |
| Fuel use | 4.8 gal/hour 18.2 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 50.76 hp 37.9 kW |
| Fuel use | 4.9 gal/hour 18.5 l/hour |
| Gear 3 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 8,763 lbs 3974 kg |
| Gear 3 used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 727 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 727 | |
| LP gas 8-speed 2WD November 2 – 13, 1959 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 727 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 62.21 hp 46.4 kW |
| Fuel use | 6.6 gal/hour 25.0 l/hour |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 52.49 hp 39.1 kW |
| Fuel use | 5.9 gal/hour 22.3 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 55.23 hp 41.2 kW |
| Fuel use | 6.6 gal/hour 25.0 l/hour |
| Gear 3 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 8,666 lbs 3930 kg |
| Gear 2 used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is Massey Ferguson 85 a good tractor?
The Massey Ferguson 85 is one of the great tractors in the Massey Ferguson stable, and it has earned Massey Ferguson a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a Massey Ferguson 85 take?
Check out the Massey Ferguson 85 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.
Do tractors have VIN numbers?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year Massey Ferguson made the ?
The Massey Ferguson 85 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1959 – 1962
How much horsepower is a Massey Ferguson 85?
The engine tested at 55.23 hp
41.2 kW drawbar and 62.21 hp
46.4 kW kW PTO horsepower.
How much does a Massey Ferguson 85 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the Massey Ferguson 85 weight ranges from 5737 lbs
2602 kg .
How much can a Massey Ferguson 85 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the Massey Ferguson 85 tractors starts at 8,763 lbs
3974 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.