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
| Plows | 5 |
|---|---|
| PTO (tested) | 62.21 hp (46.4 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 55.23 hp (41.2 kW) |
Engine
| Fuel tank | 23 gal (87.1 L) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Continential diesel | 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 |
| Continental E-242 LP gas | 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 |
| Continential E-223 gasoline | 4-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 gasoline | 4-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
| 85 | row-crop |
|---|---|
| 88 | western |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Valves | 2 |
| Pump flow | 7 gpm (26.5 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical disc brakes |
| Steering | Power steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
| Years made | 1959 - 1962 |
| Original price | $4,618 in 1962 |
Attachments
| 85 Loader | 1945 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) |
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Transmission
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
|---|---|
| Clutch | 304.8mm mechanical dry disc |
Tractor hitch
| Control | mechanical lower-link draft control |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | II/I |
Serial Numbers
| 1958 | 800001 |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 800048 |
| 1960 | 804355 |
| 1961 | 807750 |
| 1962 | 808564 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 64.5 inches (163 cm) |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 88 inches (223 cm) |
| Other tires | Front: 7.50x16. Rear: 12x30 (single-front), Front: 6.00x16. Rear: 12x30 (tricycle), Front: 6.00x16. Rear: 12x30 (high-arc) |
| Ballasted weight | 11245 lbs (5100 kg) |
| Operating weight | 5737 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 PTO | live Two-stage clutch |
|---|---|
| Engine RPM | 540@1500 |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
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