Massey Ferguson 185 N/A Specifications

Engine

The engine is a 6-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel with a displacement of 301 cubic inches or 4.9 liters. It has a bore/stroke ratio of 3.875x4.25 inches or 98x108 mm and a compression ratio of 16.25:1. The engine is rated at 2200 RPM and has a firing order of 1-5-3-6-2-4. The oil capacity is 11 quarts or 10.4 liters, while the coolant capacity is 17 quarts or 16.1 liters.

Transmission

The transmission is a partial power shift Allis-Chalmers Power Director with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears. The drawbar is tested at 63.82 horsepower or 47.6 kilowatts, while the PTO is tested at 74.87 horsepower or 55.8 kilowatts.

Brakes

The brakes are a combination of differential mechanical band and disc brakes. The Allis-Chalmers diesel 6-cylinder liquid-cooled engine powers them. The engine has a displacement of 301 cubic inches or 4.9 liters, with a bore/stroke ratio of 3.875x4.25 inches or 98x108 mm and a compression ratio of 16.25:1. The engine is rated at 2200 RPM and has a firing order of 1-5-3-6-2-4. The oil capacity is 11 quarts or 10.4 liters, while the coolant capacity is 17 quarts or 16.1 liters.

Steering

The steering is powered by an Allis-Chalmers 4.9L 6-cylinder diesel engine. It is not specified whether it is power steering or not. However, given the size of the tractor, it is likely that it is power steering.

Common Problems

Users have reported issues with the chassis, which is a 4x2 2WD. The power steering has also been reported to have problems. The differential mechanical band and disc brakes have been known to fail. The cab is an open operator station, which some users have found uncomfortable. The 8-speed partial power shift transmission has also been reported to have issues.

What Users Like

Users appreciate the versatility of the Allis Chalmers 185, which can be used for a variety of tasks. The front tires are 6.50-16, while the rear tires can be 13.6-38, 15.5-38, 18.4-28, or 18.4-30, making it suitable for different terrains and applications.

Techincal Specifications

Power
Engine	75hp / 55.9kW
Engine Detail
Description	Perkins A4.248 diesel 4-cylinder liquid-cooled
Displacement	248ci / 4.1L
Bore/stroke	3.975x5.00inches / 101x 127 mm
Power	75hp / 55.9kW
Compression	16:1
Rated Rpm	2067
Torque	292 lb-ft /396.0 Nm
Torque Rpm	1300
Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Starter Volts	12
Engine
Description	Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel Tank	21gal / 79.5L
Mechanical
Chassis	4x2 2WD
Transmissions	8-speed/12-speed
Tires
Ag Front	8.25-16
Ag Rear	16.9-34
Dimensions
Wheelbase	82inches / 208cm
Length	134inches / 340cm
Height	91.5inches / 232cm
Weight	6,000lbs / 2721kg
Dimensions And Tires
Wheelbase	82inches / 208cm
Weight	6,000lbs / 2721kg
Front Tire	8.25-16
Rear Tire	16.9-34
Serial Numbers
1971	300001
1972	302833
1973	310398
1974	315219
1975	319923
1976	326109
1977	332107
1978	335211
1979	339755
Hydraulics
Total Flow	11.3gpm / 42.8lpm
Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery Volts	12
Power Take Off Pto
Rear Pto	live/independent
Rear Rpm	540