SPECS / COMPARISON
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)
| Specification | Massey Ferguson 185 Agricultural Tractors | John Deere D Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Utility Tractor | Farm Tractor |
| Horsepower | 55.9 kW (75.0 HP) | — |
| Weight | 2720.0 kg (5996.6 lbs) | 2720.0 kg (5996.6 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 2060.0 kg (4541.5 lbs) | — |
| Length | 340.0 cm (133.9 in.) | 345.0 cm (135.8 in.) |
| Years Made | 1971-1979 | 1923-1953 |
| Engine Model | Perkins A4.248 | John Deere |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | All-fuel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
| Displacement | 4064 cc (248.0 cu in.) | 8210 cc (501.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 10.11 cm (3.98 in.) | 17.09 cm (6.73 in.) |
| Stroke | 12.70 cm (5.00 in.) | 17.81 cm (7.01 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Live or independent | Transmission |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | 525 RPM |
| Rated RPM | 2070 RPM | — |
| Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 3.91:1 |
| Battery | 12 V | Two 6V |
| Starter | Electric | Manual or electric |
| Height | 232.0 cm (91.3 in.) | 157.0 cm (Steering Wheel Height: 61.8 in.) |
| Width | mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 208.0 cm (81.9 in.) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79.5 l (21.0 gal) | 88.9 l (23.5 gal) |
| Transmission Model | Multi-Power | — |
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Brakes | Wet disc | Integral mechanical or differential steering brakes |
| Drawbar Category | II | — |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station or Cab | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Power | Manual |
| Front Tires | Ag: 8.25-16 | Ag: 28×6 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 16.9-34 | Ag: 46×12 |
| Total Flow | 42.8 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) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.

