Engine Horsepower: 90 hp
Manufactured: 1974 to 1982
Massey Ferguson 285 Summary
The Massey Ferguson 285, produced from 1974 to 1982, is a row-crop tractor in the 200 Series. It offers a PTO horsepower of 81 hp and a drawbar horsepower of 69.46 hp. It features Perkins 5.2L and 4.1L 4-cylinder diesel engines and comes with either an 8-speed gear or a 12-speed partial power shift transmission. Built in Detroit, Michigan, USA, this tractor was originally priced at $24,500 in 1982. Variants include models with either two-wheel or four-wheel drive.

Massey Ferguson 285 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
Where was the Massey Ferguson 285 manufactured?
- Manufacturer: Massey Ferguson
- Type: Row-Crop tractor
- Built in Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Original price: $24,500 in 1982
Engines
What engines are available for the Massey Ferguson 285?
- Perkins 5.2L 4-cyl diesel
- Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl diesel
Transmissions
What types of transmissions does the Massey Ferguson 285 have?
- 8-speed gear
- 12-speed partial power shift
Horsepower
What is the horsepower of the Massey Ferguson 285?
- PTO (claimed): 81 hp / 60.4 kW
- Drawbar (tested): 69.46 hp / 51.8 kW
- PTO (tested): 81.96 hp / 61.1 kW
Mechanical
What are the mechanical features of the Massey Ferguson 285?
- Drive: Two- or four-wheel drive
- Differential lock: Mechanical rear
- Power steering
- Wet disc brakes
- Two-post ROPS standard
- Cabin and open operator station available
Capacity
What is the fuel and hydraulic capacity of the Massey Ferguson 285?
- Fuel: 23 gal / 87.1 L
- Hydraulic system: 8.5 gal / 32.2 L
Hydraulics
What are the hydraulic specifications of the Massey Ferguson 285?
- Capacity: 8.5 gal / 32.2 L
- Pressure: 2300 psi / 158.6 bar
- Valves: 1 to 3
- Pump flow: 7 gpm / 26.5 lpm
- Steering flow: 5.6 gpm / 21.2 lpm
Tractor hitch
What type of hitch does the Massey Ferguson 285 have?
- Rear Type: II
- Rear lift: 4400 lbs / 1995 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
What are the PTO specifications for the Massey Ferguson 285?
- Type: independent
- Speeds: 540 (1.375), 1000 (1.375)
- Engine RPM: 540@1730, 1000@2000
Dimensions & Tires
What are the dimensions and tire sizes of the Massey Ferguson 285?
- Wheelbase: 88.75 inches / 225 cm
- Weight: 7650 lbs / 3470 kg
- Front tire: 7.50-16
- Rear tire: 16.9-38
Electrical
What are the electrical specifications of the Massey Ferguson 285?
- Ground: negative
- Charging system: alternator
- Battery volts: 12