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.

Engine Power
190.81 hp 142.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
87 gal 329.3 L
Transmission
Multi-Power
Operating Weight
13500 to 16035 pounds

Overview

Massey Ferguson 2805 tractor photo
1978 - 1983 2000 SeriesRow-Crop tractor 2000 Series Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Massey Ferguson
Row-Crop tractor
Original price was $60,200 in 1983
Massey Ferguson 2805 Engine
Perkins 10.5L 8-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
87 gal 329.3 L
Engine details ...
Massey Ferguson 2805 Power
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
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
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
Rear Type
III/II
Control
position control and lower-link draft sensing
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Clutch
hydraulic
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM
1000@2090
Dimensions & Tires
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
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
58
Batteries
2
Battery volts
12
References
2805 references literature
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
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.
2805 Multi-Power 3-speed power shift speeds

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.
2805  mechanical shuttle speeds

Dimensions

Massey Ferguson 2805 Tires
Ag front
11.00-16
Ag rear
20.8-38
Dimensions
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
Shipping
13500 lbs 6123 kg
Operating
16035 lbs 7273 kg
Ballasted
21430 lbs 9720 kg
Massey Ferguson 2805 Height
Steering wheel
87.2 inches 221 cm
Hood
72.9 inches 185 cm
Cab
112.1 inches 284 cm

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 1258: diesel 24-speed 2WD
NTTL 1399: diesel 8-speed 2WD
Nebraska Tractor Test 1258
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
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

Massey Ferguson 2805

Massey Ferguson 2805

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Massey Ferguson 2805 based on its 190.81 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm)Commercial / Field ScaleLarge 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 ScaleLarge commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep 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 ScaleWide 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 ScaleHigh-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO).
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

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).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~9.9 gal/hr (37.6 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

Massey Ferguson 2805 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Massey Ferguson 2805.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)190.8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)142.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)193.5 PS

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