Massey Ferguson MF 1800 vs Massey Ferguson MF 1805

5 material differences · fewer than 12

Tractor one

Massey Ferguson MF 1800

1971–1975

No measured PTO figure

Tractor two

Massey Ferguson MF 1805

1975–1977

No measured PTO figure

Which should you choose?

We will not advise between these two machines, because their unladen weight differs by more than 25% (30%). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.

Field by field

5 material differences · 12 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material

Massey Ferguson MF 1800 and Massey Ferguson MF 1805, field by field
FieldMF 1800MF 1805Gap
Engine
Engine power, claimed claimed207.3 hp207.3 hp
Engine declaredCaterpillar 3160Caterpillar 3208-V8differs
Displacement declared10.42 L10.42 L
Maximum torque declared477 lb·ft · 647 N·m485 lb·ft · 657 N·m
Transmission
Top speed declared18.6 mph · 30 km/h15.5 mph · 25 km/h+20% MF 1800
Clutch declaredPedal-operated dry Borg & Beck single-plate clutchPedal-operated dry Borg & Beck single-disc clutchdiffers
Hydraulics & hitch
Pump flow declared25.0 gpm · 94.6 L/min25.0 gpm · 94.6 L/min
Three-point lift at ends declared10,141 lb · 4,600 kg10,141 lb · 4,600 kg
Rear PTO speeds declared1000 rpm1000 rpm
Weight & dimensions
Unladen weight declared16,094 lb · 7,300 kg20,944 lb · 9,500 kg+30% MF 1805
Maximum permissible mass declared18,739 lb · 8,500 kg25,353 lb · 11,500 kg+35% MF 1805
Wheelbase declared119.7 in · 3,040 mm120.1 in · 3,050 mm
Length declared244.1 in · 6,200 mm244.1 in · 6,200 mm
Width declared98.4 in · 2,500 mm94.5 in · 2,400 mm
Height declared137.8 in · 3,500 mm131.1 in · 3,330 mm
Ground clearance declared17.7 in · 450 mm16.9 in · 430 mm
Turning radius, braked declared17.0 ft · 5.18 m
Fuel tank declared479.7 qt · 454 L479.7 qt · 454 L

Massey Ferguson MF 1800 sources

Source
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1800”

Massey Ferguson MF 1805 sources

Source
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1805”
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1505”