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Massey Ferguson 285 Specifications

The Massey Ferguson 285 is a 2WD or 4WD row-crop tractor from 200 Series. This model was manufactured from 1974 to 1982. The machine is powered by one of two engines: Perkins A4.318 4-cycle vertical 4-cylinder naturally aspirated liquid-cooled diesel engine with a rated power of 90 hp (66.7 kW), or Perkins A4.248 4-cycle vertical 4-cylinder direct injection liquid-cooled diesel engine with a rated power of 88 hp (66 kW).

The Massey Ferguson 285 tractor is fitted with several types of transmission: gear transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears, or partial powershift transmission with 12 forward and 4 reverse gears. The open center hydraulic system has a gear pump with a rated capacity of 10 gpm (38 lpm). The Massey Ferguson 285 tractor is equipped with a power steering system, wet disc brakes, 7.50x16 front tires, and 16.9x38 rear tires. The operating weight is 7650 lbs (3470 kg). The tractor is compatible with MF 246 front-end loader.

Perkins A4.318 Engine Specs

Engine Model ..................... Perkins A4.318
Engine Type ..................... 4 Stroke 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel
Number of Cylinders ..................... 4
Displacement, cu.in (L) ..................... 318 (5.20)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ..................... 4.50 (114.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ..................... 5.00 (127.0)
Aspiration Type ..................... Naturally aspirated
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ..................... 90.0 (66.7)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ..................... 2000
Compression Ratio ..................... 17.5:1
Firing Order ..................... 1-3-4-2
Fuel System .................. Direct injection
Governor Type .................. Mechanical
Lubricating System .................. Full pressure
Cooling System .................. Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner Type .................. Dry element
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ..................... 23.0 (87.0)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 16.5 (15.5)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 10.0 (9.5)
Electrical System Rating, Volts ..................... 12
Charging System ..................... Alternator

Perkins A4.248 Engine Specs

Engine Model ..................... Perkins A4.248
Engine Type ..................... 4 Stroke 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel
Number of Cylinders ..................... 4
Displacement, cu.in (L) ..................... 248 (4.10)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ..................... 3.93 (100.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ..................... 5.00 (127.0)
Aspiration Type ..................... Naturally aspirated
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ..................... 88.0 (66.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ..................... 2000
Compression Ratio ..................... 17.5:1
Firing Order ..................... 1-3-4-2
Fuel System .................. Direct injection
Governor Type .................. Mechanical
Lubricating System .................. Full pressure
Cooling System .................. Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner Type ..................... Oil bath
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ..................... 23.0 (87.0)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 16.5 (15.5)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 10.0 (9.5)
Electrical System Rating, Volts ..................... 12
Charging System ..................... Alternator

Power Take-Off

PTO Operational Type ..................... Independent
PTO Power, hp (kW) ..................... 81.0 (60.5)
PTO Speed, rpm ..................... 540/1000
PTO/Engine Speed, rpm ..................... 540/1730
PTO/Engine Speed, rpm ..................... 1000/2000

Standard Transmission

Transmission Type ..................... Gear
Gearbox Type ..................... 8F/2R
Number of Forward Gears ..................... 8
Number of Reverse Gears ..................... 2
Clutch Type ..................... Dry disc
Clutch Disc Diameter, in (mm) ..................... 12 (304)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 17.5 (28.2)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 6.9 (11.1)

Optional Transmission

Transmission Type ..................... Multi Power
Gearbox Type ..................... 12F/4R, Partial powershift
Number of Forward Gears ..................... 12
Number of Reverse Gears ..................... 4
Clutch Type ..................... Dry disc
Clutch Disc Diameter, in (mm) ..................... 12 (304)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 19.6 (31.5)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 9.9 (15.9)

Wheels and Tires

Wheel Drive System ..................... 2WD/4WD
Steering Configuration ..................... Front Steer
Steering System ..................... Power steering
Brakes Type ..................... Wet disc
Front Tire Size ..................... 7.50x16
Rear Tire Size ..................... 16.9x38
Front Tread, in (mm) ..................... 56-80 (1420-2030)
Rear Tread, in (mm) ..................... 60-96 (1520-2430)

Hydraulics and Hitch

Hydraulic System Type ..................... Open center
Implement Pump Type, gpm (Lpm) ..................... Gear
Implement Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) ..................... 10.0 (38.0)
Steering Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) ..................... 5.6 (21.2)
Hydraulic Pressure, Bar (psi) ..................... 159 (2300)
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity, gal (L) ..................... 8.5 (32.3)
Number of Standard Valves ..................... 1/3
3-Point Hitch Category ..................... 2
Lift Capacity at Lift Pin, lbs (kg) ..................... 4400 (1990)

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ..................... 88.8 (2250)
Overall Length, in (mm) ..................... 146 (3700)
Height (Hood), in (mm) ..................... 65 (1650)
Overall Width, in (mm) ..................... 79 (2000)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) ..................... 16 (400)
Weight (Operating), lbs (kg) ..................... 7650 (3470)
Weight (Ballasted), lbs (kg) ..................... 11760 (5335)

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