Ursus C-385 A
Built: 1975–1981 · Series: Other models
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Ursus — one brand, two licences, many relatives
Anyone looking at an Ursus rarely sees a purely in-house design. The brand's history is a history of licences — and that is precisely why parts are often easier to find than the production figures would suggest.
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In 1965 the Warsaw plant began building the C-4011 under a licence agreement with Zetor in Brno. At its heart sat the S-4001 engine, the Polish version of Zetor's Z-4001. That kinship runs through the ranges: the later C-360, built from 1976 and in the programme until the end of 1994, used the S-4003, the strongest engine of that family.
In 1974 a second licence followed — the British one from Massey Ferguson, together with the associated production plant. Models such as the MF 235, MF 255 and MF 265 were then built in Poland with Perkins engines and became a fixture on many farms. The higher Ursus ranges with four-digit numbers descend from this line.
One remarkable long-runner stands out: the C-325 and its revised versions C-328 and C-330 — popularly the "thirties" — plus the C-335 export version, ran without interruption for 34 years until 1993.
When buying used it is therefore worth establishing the range's ancestry first. An Ursus from the Zetor line shares engine parts with Czech machines, one from the Massey Ferguson line with British ones. That decides where to look for components.
Sources: warzywa.pl, Wiadomości Rolnicze Polska, ursus.info.pl
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 76 hp (55.9 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,200 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 251 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,800 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 4,562 cm³correct |
| Bore | 110 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 120 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 17correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,180 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,090 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,530 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,385 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 400 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 4,378 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 16 V/8 Rcorrect |
| Forward gears | 16correct |
| Reverse gears | 8correct |
| Front tyres | 12.4-24 AScorrect |
| Rear tyres | 16.9-34 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 25 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 90 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|---|
| Units built | 1,615correct |
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat IIcorrect |
|---|---|
| PTO speed | 540/1000 rpmcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 12.8 kW/t (56 kW / 4.4 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 52% 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 Ursus C-385 A have?
The Ursus C-385 A delivers 76 hp.
How much does the Ursus C-385 A weigh?
The unladen weight is 4,378 kg.
What engine does the Ursus C-385 A have?
4 cylinders, 4,562 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Ursus C-385 A go?
Top speed is 25 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Ursus C-385 A?
4,180 mm × 2,090 mm × 2,530 mm.
When was the Ursus C-385 A built?
Production years: 1975–1981.
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.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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