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Massey Ferguson 285 Specs
Massey Ferguson 285 agricultural tractor specifications: tractor type Row-Crop Tractor, weight 3470.0 kg, lift capacity 1995.0 kg, transmission type Partial power shift with dry disc clutch.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Row-Crop Tractor | |
| Weight | 3470.0 kg | 7650.0 lbs |
| Lift Capacity | 1995.0 kg | 4398.2 lbs |
| Transmission Type | Partial power shift with dry disc clutch | |
| Length | 370.0 cm | 145.7 in. |
| Pump Flow | 37.9 LPM | 7.0 GPM (26.5 LPM) 10.0 GPM |
| Years Made | 1974-1982 | |
| Engine Model | Perkins A4.248 | |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Displacement | 4064 cc | 248.0 cu in. |
| Bore | 10.01 cm | 3.94 in. |
| Stroke | 12.70 cm | 5.00 in. |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent | |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 /1000 RPM | |
| Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | |
| Battery | 12 V | |
| Starter | Electric | |
| Height | 165.0 cm | Hood Height: 65.0 in. |
| Width | 200.0 cm | 78.7 in. |
| Wheelbase | 225.0 cm | 88.6 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 40.0 cm | 15.7 in. |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87.1 l | 23.0 gal |
| Oil Capacity | 9.5 l | 2.5 gal |
| Coolant Capacity | 15.6 l | 4.1 gal |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 32.2 l | 8.5 gal |
| Transmission Model | Multi-Power | |
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | |
| Max. Travel Speed | 15.9 km/h | Forward: 19.6 MPH (31.5 km/h) Reverse: 9.9 MPH |
| Brakes | Wet disc | |
| Differential Lock | Mechanical rear | |
| Drawbar Category | II | |
| Cabin Type | Two-post ROPS , cab and open operator station available. | |
| Steering Type | Power | |
| Front Tires | Ag: 7.50-16 | |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 16.9-38 | |
| Steering Flow | 21.2 LPM | 5.6 GPM |
| Working Pressure | 158.6 bar | 2300.0 psi |
| Valves | 1 to 3 |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
