SPECS / COMPARISON
Farmall 756 vs Massey Ferguson 285
A detailed comparison of the Farmall 756 and the Massey Ferguson 285. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
Farmall 7563790.0 kg (8355.5 lbs)
Massey Ferguson 2853470.0 kg (7650.0 lbs)
| Specification | Farmall 756 Agricultural Tractors | Massey Ferguson 285 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Row-Crop Tractor | Row-Crop Tractor |
| Weight | 3790.0 kg (8355.5 lbs) | 3470.0 kg (7650.0 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Torque amplifier | Partial power shift with dry disc clutch |
| Length | 416.0 cm (163.8 in.) | 370.0 cm (145.7 in.) |
| Years Made | 1967-1971 | 1974-1982 |
| Engine Model | International Harvester C-291 | Perkins A4.248 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline/LP-gas | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Displacement | 4768 cc (291.0 cu in.) | 4064 cc (248.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 9.50 cm (3.74 in.) | 10.01 cm (3.94 in.) |
| Stroke | 11.20 cm (4.41 in.) | 12.70 cm (5.00 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent | Independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 1000, 540/1000 RPM | 540 /1000 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Battery | Diesel: Two 6V, 130Ah;Gas/LP-gas: One 12V, 60Ah | 12 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 208.0 cm (Steering Wheel Height: 81.9 in.) | 165.0 cm (Hood Height: 65.0 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 266.0 cm (104.7 in.) | 225.0 cm (88.6 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 147.6 l (Gasoline/diesel: 33.0 gal (125.0 l) LP-gas: 39.0 gal) | 87.1 l (23.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 8.5 l (2.2 gal) | 9.5 l (2.5 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 19.4 l (5.1 gal) | 15.6 l (4.1 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 64.4 l (17.0 gal) | — |
| Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 14.5 km/h (Forward: 18.5 MPH (29.8 km/h) Reverse: 9.0 MPH) | 15.9 km/h (Forward: 19.6 MPH (31.5 km/h) Reverse: 9.9 MPH) |
| Brakes | Independent hydraulic disc | Wet disc |
| Drawbar Category | II | II |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station or Cab | Two-post ROPS , cab and open operator station available. |
| Hitch Type | IH Fast Hitch | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 6.50-16 | Ag: 7.50-16 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 15.5-38 | Ag: 16.9-38 |
| Lift Capacity | — | 1995.0 kg (4398.2 lbs) |
| Pump Flow | — | 37.9 LPM (7.0 GPM (26.5 LPM) 10.0 GPM) |
| Width | — | 200.0 cm (78.7 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | — | 40.0 cm (15.7 in.) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | — | 32.2 l (8.5 gal) |
| Transmission Model | — | Multi-Power |
| Differential Lock | — | Mechanical rear |
| Steering Flow | — | 21.2 LPM (5.6 GPM) |
| Working Pressure | — | 158.6 bar (2300.0 psi) |
| Valves | — | 1 to 3 |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.