Massey Ferguson 185 Specs ( 1971-1979 )
Overview
The Massey Ferguson 185 is a 2WD farm tractor produced between 1971 and 1979 featuring a 4.1L Perkins 4-cylinder diesel engine. This model is rated at 75 hp and 292 lb-ft of torque, with a physical configuration weighing 6,000 lbs on an 82-inch wheelbase. It was equipped with either an 8-speed or 12-speed Multi-Power transmission and a live 540 rear PTO.
Ideal Applications
Diesel Engine Performance:
The liquid-cooled Perkins A4.248 engine provides 75 hp at a rated 2067 RPM and 292 lb-ft of torque at 1300 RPM.
Transmission Configuration:
The Multi-Power transmission system offers configurations of 8 forward and 2 reverse gears or 12 forward and 4 reverse gears.
Physical Dimensions and Chassis:
The tractor is built with a 6,000-pound weight, an 82-inch wheelbase, and uses 8.25-16 front and 16.9-34 rear tires.
Production
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
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Engine
| Engine type | Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 21 gal (79.5 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.975x5.00 inches (101 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 16:1 |
| Description | Perkins A4.248 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 248 ci (4.1 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Power | 75 hp (55.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2067 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 292 lb-ft (396.0 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1300 |
Transmission
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse / 12 forward and 4 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Multi-Power |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 12-speed |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 12-speed |
Mechanical
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
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Hydraulics
| Total flow | 11.3 gpm (42.8 lpm) |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | live |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 91.5 inches (232 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 134 inches (340 cm) |
| Weight | 6,000 lbs (2721 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 82 inches (208 cm) |
| Front tire | 8.25-16 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-34 |
| Weight | 6,000 lbs (2721 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 82 inches (208 cm) |
| Ag front | 8.25-16 |
| Ag rear | 16.9-34 |
185 Serial Numbers
| 1971 | 300001 |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 302833 |
| 1973 | 310398 |
| 1974 | 315219 |
| 1975 | 319923 |
| 1976 | 326109 |
| 1977 | 332107 |
| 1978 | 335211 |
| 1979 | 339755 |
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