Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 85

The Massey Ferguson 85 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1959 to 1962 by Massey Ferguson in Detroit, Michigan, USA. It was available with several engine options including gasoline, LP gas, and diesel 4-cylinder engines from Continental. The tractor features an 8-speed transmission, power steering, mechanical disc brakes, and an open operator station. It has a fuel tank capacity of 23 gallons and a hydraulic system with an open center type and 7 gpm pump flow. The Massey Ferguson 85 is capable of pulling 5 plows and has tested drawbar and PTO horsepower ratings of 55.23 hp and 62.21 hp respectively. It includes a live two-stage clutch PTO with 540 rpm at 1500 engine rpm. The tractor weighs 5737 lbs operating and can be ballasted up to 11245 lbs. It has a wheelbase of 88 inches and standard agricultural tires sized 6.00x16 front and 15x30 rear. Attachments include a front-end loader with a lift capacity of 1945 lbs and breakout force of 3250 lbs. The Massey Ferguson 85 was originally priced at $4,618 in 1962.
Power68 hp[P]
Founded1959 - 1962
Model85

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 85

Power
Plows5
PTO (tested)62.21 hp (46.4 kW)
Drawbar (tested)55.23 hp (41.2 kW)
Engine
Fuel tank23 gal (87.1 L)
Engine optionsContinential 3.7L 4-cyl gasoline, Continential 4.0L 4-cyl gasoline, Continental 4.0L 4-cyl LP gas, Continential 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
Continential diesel4-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
Continental E-242 LP gas4-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
Continential E-223 gasoline4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical L-head, 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)
Continential E-242 gasoline4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical L-head, 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
Variants
85row-crop
88western
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Valves2
Pump flow7 gpm (26.5 lpm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical disc brakes
SteeringPower steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
Built inDetroit, Michigan, USA
Years made1959 - 1962
Original price$4,618 in 1962
Attachments
85 Loader1945 lbs lift (full at pin) (882 kg), 3250 lbs breakout (1474 kg), 113.5 inches height (at pin) (288 cm), 92.5 inches clearance (dumped) (234 cm), Bucket width: 42 inches (106 cm)
Transmission
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch304.8mm mechanical dry disc
Tractor hitch
Controlmechanical lower-link draft control
Rear TypeII/I
Serial Numbers
1958800001
1959800048
1960804355
1961807750
1962808564
Dimensions & Tires
Height64.5 inches (163 cm)
Wheelbase88 inches (223 cm)
Other tiresFront: 7.50x16. Rear: 12x30 (single-front), Front: 6.00x16. Rear: 12x30 (tricycle), Front: 6.00x16. Rear: 12x30 (high-arc)
Ballasted weight11245 lbs (5100 kg)
Operating weight5737 lbs (2602 kg)
Standard tires (ag)Front: 6.00x16. Rear: 15x30 (standard)
Rear tread (row-crop)56 to 92 inches (142 to 233 cm)
Rear tread (standard)52 to 88 inches (132 to 223 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOlive Two-stage clutch
Engine RPM540@1500
Rear PTO Type540