massey ferguson 285
![]() | 1974 - 1982
200 SeriesRow-Crop tractor | 1974 - 1982 | 200 Series | Row-Crop tractor |
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1974 - 1982 | ||||
200 Series | ||||
Row-Crop tractor | ||||
1974 - 1982 | |
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200 Series | |
Row-Crop tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Detroit, Michigan, USA | |
Original price was $24,500 in 1982 | |
Variants | |
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285 | small chassis |
1085 | large chassis |
Massey Ferguson 285 Engines | |
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Perkins 5.2L 4-cyl diesel | |
Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Massey Ferguson 285 Transmissions | |
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8-speed gear | |
12-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
Massey Ferguson 285 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 81 hp
60.4 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 69.46 hp
51.8 kW |
PTO (tested) | 81.96 hp
61.1 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS standard. Cabin and open operator station available. | |
Photos | |
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Massey Ferguson 285 photos... |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 23 gal
87.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 8.5 gal
32.2 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 8.5 gal
32.2 L |
Pressure | 2300 psi
158.6 bar |
Valves | 1 to 3 |
Pump flow | 7 gpm*Hitch
26.5 lpm |
| 10 gpm*Remote hydraulics
37.9 lpm |
Steering flow | 5.6 gpm
21.2 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift | 4400 lbs
1995 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
| 1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@1730 |
| 1000@2000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 88.75 inches
225 cm |
Weight | 7650 lbs
3470 kg |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Rear tire | 16.9-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Massey Ferguson 285 attachments | |
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front-end loader | |
Attachment details ... |
285 Serial Numbers | |
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Location: | Below instrument panel |
1974 | 9A202190 |
1975 | 9A207681 |
1976 | 9A232539 |
1977 | 9A254045 |
1978 | 9A276935 |
1979 | 9A296946 |
1980 | 9A326169 |
1981 | 9A339343 |
1982 | 9A344679 |
1983 | 9A350584 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Loaders and Spreaders published in 1979, by Massey Ferguson | |
MF 34-81HP Tractors published in 1980, by Massey Ferguson | |
MF 200 Series Tractors published in 1982, by Massey Ferguson | |
MF 285/1085 Tractors published in 1976, by Massey Ferguson | |
285 published in 1976, by Massey Ferguson | |
MF285 Cab Tractor published in 1981, by Massey Ferguson | |
Complete Farm Machinery Guide published in 1976, by Massey Ferguson |
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