Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 1085

The Massey Ferguson 1085 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1973 to 1978. It was built in Detroit, Michigan, USA, and originally priced at $17,000 in 1978. It features a Perkins 5.2L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine with direct injection, delivering an estimated 90 hp engine power. The tractor offers a 12-speed partial power shift or an 8-speed gear transmission. It has a PTO claimed power of 81 hp and tested drawbar power of 69.16 hp. The 1085 is a two-wheel drive tractor with power steering, mechanical disc brakes, and an open operator station with optional cab and air-conditioning. It has a fuel capacity of 45 gallons and hydraulic system capacity of 8.5 gallons. The tractor hitch is a rear type II/III with position and draft control and a rear lift capacity of 3550 lbs. The rear PTO is independent with 540 and 1000 RPM options. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 97.6 inches, length of 153.9 inches, width of 114.2 inches, and height of 79.1 inches at the steering wheel. The tractor weighs between 8400 to 11540 lbs depending on configuration. It uses a negative ground electrical system with a 12-volt alternator and two batteries. Attachments include a front-end loader with a 246 loader option capable of lifting 4500 lbs and bucket widths ranging from 60 to 84 inches.
Power90 hp[P]
Founded1973 - 1978
Model1085

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 1085

Power
PTO (tested)81.58 hp (60.8 kW)
PTO (claimed)81 hp (60.4 kW)
Drawbar (tested)69.16 hp (51.6 kW)
Engine
Typediesel
ModelPerkins A4.318
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders4-cylinder
Rated RPM2000
Air cleanerdry
Bore/Stroke4.50x5.00 inches (114 x 127 mm)
Compression17.5:1
Fuel systemdirect injection
Displacement318 ci (5.2 L)
Oil capacity9 qts (8.5 L)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity16.5 qts (15.6 L)
Weight
Shipping8400 lbs (open station) (3810 kg), 10100 lbs (cab) (4581 kg)
Ballasted14385 lbs (6525 kg)
Operating11540 lbs (5234 kg)
Capacity
Fuel45 gal (170.3 L)
Hydraulic system8.5 gal (32.2 L)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Batteries2
Battery volts12
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Capacity8.5 gal (32.2 L)
Pressure2300 psi (158.6 bar)
SCV flow10 gpm (37.9 lpm)
Steering flow5 gpm (18.9 lpm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical disc brakes
SteeringPower steering
Operator stationOpen operator station. Optional cab and air-conditioning.
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
Built inDetroit, Michigan, USA
Years made1973 - 1978
Original price$17,000 in 1978
Attachments
Loaderfront-end loader
246 Loader4500 lbs lift (full at pin) (2041 kg), 5000 lbs breakout (2268 kg), 156 inches height (at pin) (396 cm), boom cyl: 3 inches (7 cm)
Bucket width60 inches (152 cm), 72 inches (182 cm), 84 inches (213 cm)
Transmission
Clutch304mm dry disc
Options12-speed partial power shift, 8-speed gear
Gear Transmissiongear
Gears (Multi-Power)12 forward and 4 reverse
Multi-Power Transmissionpartial power shift
Gears (Gear Transmission)8 forward and 2 reverse
Tractor hitch
Controlposition and draft control
Rear TypeII/III
Rear lift3550 lbs (1610 kg)
Serial Numbers
19729B36563
19739B36841
19749B42685
19759B50494
19769B58735
19779B66276
19789B74241
19799B76058
LocationIn front of instrument panel on left side.
Dimensions & Tires
Width114.2 inches (290 cm)
Length153.9 inches (390 cm)
Rear tire18.4-34, 13.6-38, 15.5-38, 16.9-34, 16.9-38, 23.1-30
Wheelbase97.6 inches (247 cm)
Front tire10.00-16, 6.00-16, 7.50-16, 9.5L-15, 7.50-18
Rear tread70 to 94 inches (177 to 238 cm), 70 to 114 inches (177 to 289 cm)
Front tread61.4 to 86.4 inches (155 to 219 cm), 61.6 inches (156 cm) (Western)
Clearance (drawbar)16.8 inches (42 cm)
Height (steering wheel)79.1 inches (200 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Engine RPM540@1700, 1000@2000
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375), 1000 (1.375)