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 listed engine power is 62.21 hp 46.4 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 5737 lbs 2602 kg.

Engine Power

62.21 hp 46.4 kW

Fuel & Capacities

Diesel

Transmission

8 forward and 2 reverse

Operating Weight

5737 lbs 2602 kg

Overview

	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.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Massey Ferguson 85 based on its 62.21 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	3 to 4 Bottom (16")3 - 4 铧 (40 cm)	Heavy Duty	Suitable for medium loam and stubble turnover.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing	6 ft (72 in)1.8 m	Medium Duty	Medium pasture clearing; rear slip-clutch recommended.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep	66 to 72 in165 - 180 cm	Medium Duty	Standard utility tiller; slip clutch protection required.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage	7 to 8 ft Tandem Disc2.1 - 2.4 m 对开双排耙	Medium Duty	Field leveling and clod breaking behind plows.
Hay BalerHay & Forage	4x4 to 4x5 Round Baler1.2x1.5 m 紧凑圆捆机	Heavy Duty	Silage and dry hay; 540 RPM PTO with slip-clutch.

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 85.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 2 hrs

Approximately 2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (6.6 gal / 25 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~3.2 gal/hr (12.2 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