Massey Ferguson 575 Specs ( 1976-1982 )
Overview
The Massey Ferguson 575 is a row-crop tractor produced in Coventry, England, from 1976 to 1982. It is powered by a 66 hp Perkins 3.9L 4-cylinder diesel engine and features a standard heated cab with two-wheel or four-wheel drive configurations. The tractor is equipped with a Type II rear hitch rated for 3,960 lbs and offers either an 8-speed gear or a 12-speed Multi-Power transmission.
Ideal Applications
Perkins Diesel Engine Performance:
The 235.6 ci Perkins A4.236 engine produces a claimed 60.3 PTO horsepower and 188.1 lb-ft of torque at 1250 RPM.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
Mechanical options include an 8-speed gear transmission or a 12-speed Multi-Power power shift system with two-wheel and four-wheel drive availability.
Hitch and Hydraulic Specifications:
The Category II rear hitch features position and draft control with a lift capacity of 3,960 lbs supported by a 7.2 gpm hydraulic pump flow.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Factories | Coventry, England |
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Engine
| Engine type | Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 25.9 gal (98.0 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.875x5.00 inches (98 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 16:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 15 qts (14.2 L) |
| Description | Perkins A4.236 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 235.6 ci (3.9 L) |
| Oil capacity | 7.5 qts (7.1 L) |
| Power | 66 hp (49.2 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Starter type | electric |
| Torque | 188.1 lb-ft (255.1 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1250 |
| PTO (claimed) | 60.3 hp (45.0 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 305mm dry disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Four gears, plus reverse, in high and low ranges. / Three gears in low and high ranges with two-speed Multi-Power power shift. |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse / 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission | Multi-Power |
| Type | gear / two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed gear / 12-speed two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed gear / 12-speed two-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with heater. ROPS available. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 7.2 gpm (27.3 lpm) |
|---|---|
| Valves | 2 or 3 |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
|---|---|
| Rear lift (at ends) | 3960 lbs (1796 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Clutch | mechanical dry disc (live) |
|---|---|
| Engine RPM | 540@1684 |
| Rear PTO | live |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Weight | 8036 lbs (3645 kg) |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 18.5 inches (46 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 101.5 inches (257 cm) |
| Length | 145 inches (368 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 88.5 inches (224 cm) |
| Width | 81.5 inches (207 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-18 |
| Rear tire | 13.6-38 |
| Weight | 8036 lbs (3645 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 88.5 inches (224 cm) |
| 2WD Ag front | 7.50-18 |
| 4WD Ag front | 11.2-24 |
| 4WD Ag rear | 16.9-34 |
| Ag rear | 13.6-38 |
575 Serial Numbers
| 1976 | 265001 |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 265892 |
| 1978 | 267645 |
| 1979 | 269282 |
| 1980 | 270028 |
| 1981 | 271271 |
| 1982 | 271595 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
References
| Description | New Tractor Line 500-Series published by Massey Ferguson / MF575 Tractor published in 1978, by Massey Ferguson / 575 4WD published in 1981, by Massey Ferguson |
|---|
Speeds
| Description | With 16.9x30 rear tires. / With 16.9x30 rear tires. |
|---|