Massey Ferguson MF 1085
Built: 1973–1978 · Series: 1000er-Serie
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MF 1000: Massey Ferguson's big tractors of the 60s and 70s, 88 to 156 hp, four-, six- and eight-cylinder diesels up to 8,849 cm3 displacement
The 1000 series covered Massey Ferguson's large tractors of the 1960s and 1970s for operations with high drawbar demands, up to the MF 1150 with its eight-cylinder engine — a rarity in tractor building at the time.
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The register lists 8 live models, from the MF 1080 (A) to the MF 1155, built between 1964 and 1978. Output ranges from 64.7 to 116.4 kW, or 88 to 156 hp, weight from 3,851 to 5,330 kg, displacement from 5,210 to 8,849 cm3, across four-, six- and eight-cylinder engines.
This series targeted large operations and contractors who needed more power than the 100 and 200 series could offer, and marks Massey Ferguson's entry into the upper power class beyond 100 hp.
The MF 1150's eight-cylinder engine shows just how experimental the company was willing to be with engine choice for its flagship models at this stage.
On these conventional big tractors without articulation, the typical weak points lie in the injection system of the large four- to eight-cylinder engines, in wear to the clutch and powershift stages under sustained draft work, and in the tightness of the lift hydraulics; on the eight-cylinder MF 1150, engine parts are additionally much harder to source than for the series' more common four- and six-cylinder units, given how few examples of this special engine were built.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Massey Ferguson 1000er-Serie
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 88 hp (64.7 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,000 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 5,210 cm³correct |
| Bore | 114.3 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 127 mmcorrect |
| Injection pressure | 175 barcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,910 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,900 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,010 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,470 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 420 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,851 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 8V/2R or 12V/4Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 7.50-18 ASFcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 18.4-34 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 25 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 170 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat IIcorrect |
|---|---|
| PTO speed | 540/1000 rpmcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 16.8 kW/t (65 kW / 3.9 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 60% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Massey Ferguson MF 1085 have?
The Massey Ferguson MF 1085 delivers 88 hp.
How much does the Massey Ferguson MF 1085 weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,851 kg.
What engine does the Massey Ferguson MF 1085 have?
4 cylinders, 5,210 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Massey Ferguson MF 1085 go?
Top speed is 25 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Massey Ferguson MF 1085?
3,910 mm × 2,900 mm × 2,010 mm.
When was the Massey Ferguson MF 1085 built?
Production years: 1973–1978.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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