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Massey Ferguson 185 vs John Deere D

A detailed comparison of the Massey Ferguson 185 and the John Deere D. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Weight
Massey Ferguson 1852720.0 kg (5996.6 lbs)
John Deere D2720.0 kg (5996.6 lbs)
SpecificationMassey Ferguson 185Massey Ferguson 185Agricultural TractorsJohn Deere DJohn Deere DAgricultural Tractors
Tractor TypeUtility TractorFarm Tractor
Horsepower55.9 kW (75.0 HP)—
Weight2720.0 kg (5996.6 lbs)2720.0 kg (5996.6 lbs)
Lift Capacity2060.0 kg (4541.5 lbs)—
Length340.0 cm (133.9 in.)345.0 cm (135.8 in.)
Years Made1971-19791923-1953
Engine ModelPerkins A4.248John Deere
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Fuel TypeDieselAll-fuel
Cylinders42
Displacement4064 cc (248.0 cu in.)8210 cc (501.0 cu in.)
Bore10.11 cm (3.98 in.)17.09 cm (6.73 in.)
Stroke12.70 cm (5.00 in.)17.81 cm (7.01 in.)
Rear PTO TypeLive or independentTransmission
Rear PTO Speed540 RPM525 RPM
Rated RPM2070 RPM—
Compression Ratio16.0:13.91:1
Battery12 VTwo 6V
StarterElectricManual or electric
Height232.0 cm (91.3 in.)157.0 cm (Steering Wheel Height: 61.8 in.)
Widthmm—
Wheelbase208.0 cm (81.9 in.)—
Fuel Tank Capacity79.5 l (21.0 gal)88.9 l (23.5 gal)
Transmission ModelMulti-Power—
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse3 forward and 1 reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD4×2 2WD
BrakesWet discIntegral mechanical or differential steering brakes
Drawbar CategoryII—
Cabin TypeOpen operator station or CabOpen operator station
Steering TypePowerManual
Front TiresAg: 8.25-16Ag: 28×6
Rear TiresAg: 16.9-34Ag: 46×12
Total Flow42.8 LPM (11.3 GPM)—
Transmission Type—Unsynchronized gear
Oil Capacity—13.2 l (3.5 gal)
Coolant Capacity—53.0 l (14.0 gal)
Transmission Oil Capacity—12.3 l (3.2 gal)
Max. Travel Speed—3.2 km/h (Forward: 5.2 MPH (8.4 km/h) Reverse: 2.0 MPH)

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