Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 185

The Massey Ferguson 185 is a farm tractor produced from 1971 to 1979 by Massey Ferguson. It features a Perkins 4.1L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 75 hp (55.9 kW). The tractor offers 8-speed and 12-speed Multi-Power transmissions, with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears or 12 forward and 4 reverse gears respectively. It has a wheelbase of 82 inches (208 cm), length of 134 inches (340 cm), height of 91.5 inches (232 cm), and weighs 6,000 lbs (2721 kg). The hydraulic system provides a total flow of 11.3 gpm (42.8 lpm). The rear PTO is live with an optional independent feature and runs at 540 rpm. Tires are sized 8.25-16 front and 16.9-34 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. The Massey Ferguson 185 succeeded the 178 model.
Power75 hp
Founded1971 - 1979
Model185

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 185

Power
Engine power75 hp (55.9 kW)
Tires
Rear tire16.9-34
Front tire8.25-16
Engine
Typediesel
ModelPerkins A4.248
Power75 hp (55.9 kW)
Torque292 lb-ft (396.0 Nm)
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders4-cylinder
Fuel tank21 gal (79.5 L)
Rated RPM2067
Torque RPM1300
Bore/Stroke3.975x5.00 inches (101 x 127 mm)
Compression16:1
Displacement248 ci (4.1 L)
Firing order1-3-4-2
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Height91.5 inches (232 cm)
Length134 inches (340 cm)
Weight6,000 lbs (2721 kg)
Wheelbase82 inches (208 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Hydraulics
Total flow11.3 gpm (42.8 lpm)
Production
Years made1971 - 1979
ManufacturerMassey Ferguson
Transmission
8-speed8 forward and 2 reverse
Options8-speed, 12-speed
12-speedMulti-Power, 12 forward and 4 reverse
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOlive
Rear PTO Type540
Rear PTO Optionalindependent Optional