Massey Ferguson

285

Farm tractor · 1974–1982 · 90 hp

Massey Ferguson285
EngineTransmissionHydraulicsPTOHitchDimensionsWeightTires & TracksFuelSteeringCabCompatible ImplementsNebraska TestsMore Massey Ferguson

The Massey Ferguson 285 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1974 to 1982. It features a Perkins A4.318 engine, and two-post steering. The transmission is a gear type with 8 forward and 2 reverse.

Engine

EnginePerkins A4.318
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders4
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement318 ci (5.2 L)
Bore4.5 in (114 mm)
Stroke5 in (127 mm)
Compression Ratio17.5
Power PTO81.96 hp (61.1 kW)
Power Drawbar69.46 hp (51.8 kW)
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity10 qts (9.5 L)
Coolant Capacity16.5 qts (15.6 L)
ManufacturerPerkins
Rated2,000 RPM

Transmission

Transmission Typegear
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch304mm dry disc
Available Options8-speed gear, 12-speed partial power shift

Hydraulics

Pump Flow10 gpm (37.9 lpm)
Pressure2,300 psi (158.6 bar)
Valves3
Steering Flow5.6 gpm (21.2 lpm)
System Capacity8.5 gal (32.2 L)

PTO

Rear Type540/1000

Hitch

Rear TypeII
Rear Lift4,400 lbs (1,995 kg)

Dimensions

Length142 in (360 cm)
Width79 in (200 cm)
Height65 in (165 cm)
Wheelbase88.75 in (225 cm)
Ground Clearance16 in (40 cm)
Front Tread56 in (142 cm)
Rear Tread60 in (152 cm)

Weight

Operating7,650 lbs (3,470 kg)
Ballasted11,760 lbs (5,334 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag7.50-16
Rear Ag16.9-38

Fuel

Capacity23 gal (87.1 L)

Steering

Typetwo-post

Cab

Cabstandard. Cabin and open operator station available

Compatible Implements

Rotary Cutters

ModelTypeWidthMin HP
BEFCO RMD-372Rotary Cutters72"40 hp
Land Pride RCF2696Rotary Cutters96"40 hp
Land Pride RCF2084Rotary Cutters84"45 hp
Land Pride RCR1884Rotary Cutters84"45 hp
Bush Hog BH310 variant 2Rotary Cutters72"45 hp
Land Pride RCR2596 - 3 PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Land Pride RCF3096 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 3Rotary Cutters84"50 hp
Land Pride RCF3696 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Land Pride RCFM3696 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
BEFCO RHD-472Rotary Cutters72"50 hp
Bush Hog BH310 variant 3Rotary Cutters84"55 hp
Land Pride RCFM3610 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Bush Hog BH410 variant 1Rotary Cutters72"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3010 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCR2510 - 3 PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3672Rotary Cutters72"60 hp
Land Pride RCFM3010 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCF2784 - 3PTRotary Cutters84"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3610 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
BEFCO RHD-484Rotary Cutters84"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3684 - 3PTRotary Cutters84"70 hp
Bush Hog BH410 variant 2Rotary Cutters84"70 hp
Land Pride DB2660Rotary Cutters60"75 hp
Land Pride RCP2760Rotary Cutters60"75 hp
Land Pride DBM2660Rotary Cutters60"75 hp
Land Pride RCPM2760Rotary Cutters60"75 hp

Box Blades

ModelTypeWidthMin HP
Land Pride BB3578Box Blades78"45 hp
Land Pride BB3584Box Blades84"45 hp
Land Pride BB3596Box Blades96"45 hp

Checked: 3-point hitch category, PTO horsepower. Not checked: PTO speed (540/1000), hydraulic flow, 3-point lift capacity, rear remotes, ballast.

These implements meet this tractor's hitch and PTO-HP requirements — this is not a full compatibility guarantee. Confirm the remaining specs with your dealer before purchasing.

Nebraska Tests

NTTLTest #1171
April 2 to April 24, 1975 Cab Sound Test #81-5, October 13, 1981

Nebraska Tractor Test

PTO Power
81.96HP
Sound
89dB(A)
NTTLTest #1171
April 2 to April 24, 1975 Cab Sound Test #81-5, October 13, 1981

Nebraska Tractor Test

PTO Power
81.96HP
Sound
89dB(A)