Massey Ferguson 2805
The Massey Ferguson 2805 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 640 ci 10.5 L engine. The listed engine power is 190.81 hp 142.3 kW. Transmission: Multi-Power. Operating weight: 13500 to 16035 pounds.
Overview
![]() | 1978 - 1983
2000 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
2000 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Original price was $60,200 in 1983 | |
Massey Ferguson 2805 Engine | |
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Perkins 10.5L 8-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 87 gal
329.3 L |
Engine details ... | |
Massey Ferguson 2805 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 190 hp
141.7 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 160.48 hp
119.7 kW |
PTO (tested) | 194.62 hp
145.1 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. Available platform configuration with four-post ROPS. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Valves | 2 or 3 |
Pump flow | 16.5 gpm (high-pressure)
62.5 lpm |
6.4 gpm (low-pressure)
24.2 lpm | |
16.5 gpm (aux. high-pressure)
62.5 lpm | |
Steering flow | 5.5 gpm
20.8 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/II |
Control | position control and lower-link draft sensing |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 1000@2090 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 110 inches
279 cm |
Weight | 13500 to 16035 pounds |
Front tire | 11.00-16 |
Rear tire | 20.8-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 58 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Loaders and Spreaders published in 1979, by Massey Ferguson | |
MF 2000 Series Tractors published in 1982, by Massey Ferguson |
Engine
Engine Detail — 640 ci / 10.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Perkins ATV8.640 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 8-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 640 ci
10.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.63x4.75 inches
118 x 121 mm |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Air cleaner | dual dry element |
Compression | 16:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 24 qts
22.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 55 qts
52.1 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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24-speed 3-speed power shift | |
8-speed mechanical shuttle |
Transmission — Multi-Power
Transmission | Multi-Power |
Type | 3-speed power shift |
Gears | 24 forward and 6 reverse |
Clutch | 356mm dual cerametallic dry disc |
Oil capacity | 120 qts
113.6 L |
Eight forward gears with three power shift speeds in each gear. | |
With 18.4x38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — 8 forward and 6 reverse mechanical shuttle
Type | mechanical shuttle |
Gears | 8 forward and 6 reverse |
Clutch | 356mm dual cerametallic dry disc |
With 18.4x38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Massey Ferguson 2805 Tires | |
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Ag front | 11.00-16 |
Ag rear | 20.8-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 110 inches
279 cm |
Length | 190 inches
482 cm |
Width | 91.6 inches (standard axle)
232 cm |
125.7 inches (long axle)
319 cm | |
156.9 inches (extra-long axle)
398 cm | |
Clearance (front axle) | 25.4 inches
64 cm |
Clearance (drawbar) | 15.7 inches
39 cm |
Rear axle | 3.75 inch diameter
95 mm |
Front tread | 60 to 80 inches
152 to 203 cm |
Front tread | 70 to 90 inches
177 to 228 cm (wide axle) |
Rear tread | 71 to 92 inches
180 to 233 cm (standard) |
Rear tread | 62 to 95 inches
157 to 241 cm (PAVT standard) |
Rear tread | 71 to 126 inches
180 to 320 cm (long) |
Rear tread | 62 to 129 inches
157 to 327 cm (PAVT long) |
Rear tread | 71 to 161 inches
180 to 408 cm (extra-long) |
Rear tread | 62 to 165 inches
157 to 419 cm (PAVT extra-long) |
Massey Ferguson 2805 Weight | |
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Shipping | 13500 lbs
6123 kg |
Operating | 16035 lbs
7273 kg |
Ballasted | 21430 lbs
9720 kg |
Massey Ferguson 2805 Height | |
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Steering wheel | 87.2 inches
221 cm |
Hood | 72.9 inches
185 cm |
Cab | 112.1 inches
284 cm |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 1258: diesel 24-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 1399: diesel 8-speed 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1258 | |
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Diesel 24-speed 2WD
October 7 - 13, 1977
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1258 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 194.62 hp
145.1 kW |
Fuel use | 13.3 gal/hour
50.3 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 181.77 hp
135.5 kW |
Fuel use | 11.2 gal/hour
42.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 157.98 hp
117.8 kW |
Gear 5I used for power test. | |
Max pull | 17369 lbs
7878 kg |
Gear 3I used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1399 | |
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Diesel 8-speed 2WD
June 18, 1984 - June 24, 1981
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1399 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 190.81 hp
142.3 kW |
Fuel use | 13.0 gal/hour
49.2 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 186.29 hp
138.9 kW |
Fuel use | 11.2 gal/hour
42.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 160.48 hp
119.7 kW |
Fuel use | 12.9 gal/hour
48.8 l/hour |
Gear 5 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 17647 lbs
8004 kg |
Gear 3 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Massey Ferguson 2805 based on its 190.81 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Massey Ferguson 2805.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8.8 hrs
Approximately 8.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (87 gal / 329.3 L).
Engine Crankcase Oil
Transmission & Hydraulic System
Engine Cooling System
Massey Ferguson 2805 Specification Unit Converter
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