Massey Ferguson MF 285 vs SAME Explorer 70 (DT)
8 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (2WD; Two-wheel or four-wheel drive); they were not built in overlapping years (1975–1982; 1986–1990). 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
8 material differences · 8 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | MF 285 | Explorer 70 (DT) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 71 hp | 69.1 hp | — |
| Engine declared | Perkins A 4.248 | SAME 1000.4 A | differs |
| Displacement declared | 4.07 L | 4.00 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 205 lb·ft · 278 N·m | — | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | Pedal operated, dry and air-cooled single clutch | Pedal-operated dry SAME single-disc clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic control declared | — | Load sensing | — |
| Pump flow declared | 7.0 gpm · 26.5 L/min | 9.5 gpm · 36.0 L/min | +36% Explorer 70 (DT) |
| Pressure declared | — | 1,740 psi · 120 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 5,401 lb · 2,450 kg | 7,562 lb · 3,430 kg | +40% Explorer 70 (DT) |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 6,239 lb · 2,830 kg | 6,085 lb · 2,760 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 90.0 in · 2,286 mm | 91.5 in · 2,325 mm | — |
| Length declared | 153.5 in · 3,900 mm | 157.1 in · 3,990 mm | — |
| Width declared | 73.2 in · 1,860 mm | 73.6 in · 1,870 mm | — |
| Height declared | 100.8 in · 2,560 mm | 98.1 in · 2,492 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 18.5 in · 470 mm | 19.3 in · 490 mm | — |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 12.2 ft · 3.71 m | 9.4 ft · 2.88 m | +29% MF 285 |
| Fuel tank declared | 95.1 qt · 90 L | 70.8 qt · 67.0 L | +34% MF 285 |
Massey Ferguson MF 285 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 285”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 178”
SAME Explorer 70 (DT) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 70”