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Massey Ferguson 285 Tractor Specs (1974-1982)

Massey Ferguson 285 tractor specs for 1974-1982: Category II hitch, independent 540 PTO, 2,300-psi hydraulics, 23-gal fuel tank, and 7,650-lb weight.

Massey Ferguson 285 Overview

Massey Ferguson 285 tractor in a rural farm setting.

The Massey Ferguson 285 was produced from 1974 through 1982. Its engine is listed at 2,000 rpm, and the tractor has a Category II rear hitch with 4,400-lb lift. The independent rear PTO is 540 (1.375) at 1,730 engine rpm. Hydraulic pressure is listed at 2,300 psi, with 7 gpm hitch pump flow and 5.6 gpm steering flow. Fuel capacity is 23 gal, hydraulic capacity is 8.5 gal, and listed weight is 7,650 pounds. The instrument panel is the listed serial-number location.

Years1974-1982
Rear PTO540 (1.375)
Weight7650 lbs 3470 kg

Massey Ferguson 285 Quick Answers

  • Production years1974-1982
  • Engine speed2000 rpm
  • Rear PTOIndependent 540 (1.375) at 1730 engine rpm
  • Fuel capacity23 gal (87.1 L)

Engine and Power

The engine is listed at a rated speed of 2,000 rpm and uses an oil-bath air cleaner.

Diesel engine

Rated Rpm2000
Engine Oil Capacity10 qts 9.5 L
Coolant Capacity16.5 qts 15.6 L

Diesel engine

Air Cleaneroil bath
Rated Rpm2000
Coolant Capacity16.5 qts 15.6 L

Manufacture years

1974-1982

PTO and Hitch

The independent rear PTO is 540 (1.375) at 1,730 engine rpm, with a Category II rear hitch listed at 4,400 lb lift.

Rear PTO

independent

Rear PTO type

540 (1.375)

Engine RPM

540@1730

Rear hitch

II

Rear lift

4400 lbs 1995 kg

Hydraulics

Hydraulic pressure is listed at 2,300 psi, with 7 gpm hitch pump flow and 5.6 gpm steering flow.

Capacity

8.5 gal 32.2 L

Pressure

2300 psi 158.6 bar

Pump flow

7 gpm * Hitch 26.5 lpm

Fluids, Battery, and Service Facts

Listed service capacities include 10 qts of engine oil, 16.5 qts of coolant, 23 gal of fuel, and 8.5 gal for hydraulics.

Fuel tank

23 gal 87.1 L

Hydraulic system

8.5 gal 32.2 L

Accuracy Note

Tractor specifications can vary by year, region, factory configuration, installed equipment, and later repairs. Match serial range, engine, transmission, PTO setup, and model code before ordering parts or doing service work.