Massey Ferguson 85

The Massey Ferguson 85 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 276.5 ci 4.5 L engine. The rated power output is 62.21 hp 46.4 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 5737 lbs 2602 kg.

Overview

	1959 - 1962 Row-Crop tractor
1959 - 1962
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Detroit, Michigan, USA
Original price was $4,618 in 1962

Variants
85	row-crop
88	western

Massey Ferguson 85 Transmission
8-speed
Transmission details ...

Massey Ferguson 85 Power
Plows	5
Drawbar (tested)	55.23 hp 41.2 kW
PTO (tested)	62.21 hp 46.4 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Power steering
Mechanical disc brakes
Open operator station.

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Valves	2
Pump flow	7 gpm 26.5 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II/I
Control	mechanical lower-link draft control

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	live *Two-stage clutch
Rear PTO Type	540
Engine RPM	540@1500

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	88 inches 223 cm
Weight	5737 lbs 2602 kg
Front tire	6.00x16
Rear tire	15x30 (standard)
Full dimensions and tires ...

References
Loaders published in 1963, by Massey Ferguson
Preliminary Features Massey Ferguson 85 and 88 Diesel Tractors published in 1960
5-Plow Massey-Ferguson 85 published in 1959, by Massey Ferguson

Engine

Engine options
Continential 3.7L 4-cyl gasoline
Continential 4.0L 4-cyl gasoline
Continental 4.0L 4-cyl LP gas
Continential 4.5L 4-cyl diesel

Engine Detail — 223 ci / 3.7 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	Continential E-223
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical L-head
The E223 was used on early-production models of the Massey 85. It was replaced with the E242.
Displacement	223 ci 3.7 L
Bore/Stroke	3.8125x5.125 inches 97 x 130 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	7.35:1
Rated RPM	2000
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	7 qts 6.6 L
Coolant capacity	15 qts 14.2 L

Massey Ferguson 85 Engine

Engine Detail — 242 ci / 4.0 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	Continential E-242
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical L-head
Late engine. The 242 replaced the earlier Continental 223.
Displacement	242 ci 4.0 L
Bore/Stroke	3.875x5.125 inches 98 x 130 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	7.35:1
Rated RPM	2000

Engine Detail — 242 ci / 4.0 L LP Gas

Manufacturer	Continental E-242
Fuel Type	LP gas
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical L-head
Displacement	242 ci 4.0 L
Bore/Stroke	3.875x5.125 inches 98 x 130 mm
Compression	8.8:1
Rated RPM	2000

Engine Detail — 276.5 ci / 4.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Continential
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	276.5 ci 4.5 L
Bore/Stroke	4.00x5.50 inches 102 x 140 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	15.2:1
Rated RPM	2000

Transmission

Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse

Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	304.8mm mechanical dry disc

Dimensions

Massey Ferguson 85 Tires
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 6.00x16. Rear: 15x30 (standard)
	Front: 7.50x16. Rear: 12x30 (single-front)
	Front: 6.00x16. Rear: 12x30 (tricycle)
	Front: 6.00x16. Rear: 12x30 (high-arc)

Dimensions
Wheelbase	88 inches 223 cm
Height	64.5 inches 163 cm
Operating weight	5737 lbs 2602 kg
Ballasted weight	11245 lbs 5100 kg
Rear tread	52 to 88 inches 132 to 223 cm (standard)
Rear tread	56 to 92 inches 142 to 233 cm (row-crop)

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 726: gasoline 8-speed 2WD
NTTL 727: LP gas 8-speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 726
Gasoline 8-speed 2WD November 2 - 13, 1959 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 726 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	61.23 hp 45.7 kW
Fuel use	5.3 gal/hour 20.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	52.89 hp 39.4 kW
Fuel use	4.8 gal/hour 18.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	50.76 hp 37.9 kW
Fuel use	4.9 gal/hour 18.5 l/hour
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull	8,763 lbs 3974 kg
Gear 3 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 727
LP gas 8-speed 2WD November 2 - 13, 1959 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 727 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	62.21 hp 46.4 kW
Fuel use	6.6 gal/hour 25.0 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	52.49 hp 39.1 kW
Fuel use	5.9 gal/hour 22.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	55.23 hp 41.2 kW
Fuel use	6.6 gal/hour 25.0 l/hour
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull	8,666 lbs 3930 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Photos

Massey Ferguson 85

Massey Ferguson 85 cut-away view.