- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1975–1977
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Massey Ferguson 1805 specs: hp, weight, years
Caterpillar 3208-V8 eight-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 207.3 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
207.3 hp
154.6 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1805”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 20,944 lb
- 3-point lift
- 10,141 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 25.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
Massey Ferguson 1805 specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson 1805 was built from 1975 to 1977.
The Massey Ferguson 1805 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 154.6 kW (207.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Massey Ferguson 1805 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Massey Ferguson 1805 has a Caterpillar 3208-V8 engine, a 8-cylinder 10.42 L diesel unit.Source 1
The Massey Ferguson 1805 weighs 9,500 kg (20,944 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson 1805 has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson 1805 lifts 4,600 kg (10,141 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Massey Ferguson 1805 delivers 94.6 L/min (25.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1805”
How does the 1805 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A maximum engine torque of 657 N·m is low for its class — 24% below the median of 867 N·m across the 97 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Ten forward gears is low for its class — 44% below the median of 18 across the 104 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 118 tractors within 10% of its power, 18% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 118 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an 1805 have?
The only figure for the 1805 is 207.3 hp (154.6 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1805”
What engine is in an 1805?
An 1805 has a Caterpillar 3208-V8, a 8-cylinder 10.42 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Caterpillar 3208-V8 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 635.9 ci · 10.42 L |
| Max torque | 485 lb·ft · 657 N·m @ 1,400 rpmSource 2 |
| Injection | Direct injectionSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1505”
How much will an 1805 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 1805 lifts 10,141 lb (4,600 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 25.0 gpm · 94.6 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 10,141 lb · 4,600 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8" - 21 spline |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1805”
What transmission does an 1805 have?
Transmission specifications for the 1805 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry Borg & Beck single-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic articulated steering |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1805”
How much does an 1805 weigh?
An 1805 weighs 20,944 lb (9,500 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 20,944 lb · 9,500 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 25,353 lb · 11,500 kg |
| Wheelbase | 120.1 in · 3,050 mm |
| Length | 244.1 in · 6,200 mm |
| Width | 94.5 in · 2,400 mm |
| Height | 131.1 in · 3,330 mm |
| Ground clearance | 16.9 in · 430 mm |
| Front track | 74.8–82.7 in · 1,900–2,100 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Rear track | 74.8–82.7 in · 1,900–2,100 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1805”
What oil does an 1805 take, and how much?
An 1805 engine takes 12.0 qt (11.4 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 12.0 qt · 11.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1805” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 60.0 qt · 56.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1805” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 47.6 qt · 45.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1805” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 1805?
Within 10% of its 207.3 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Massey Ferguson 1800207.3 hp engine, claimed · 1971–1975Side by side with the 1805 →
- J.I. Case 4490207.2 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1983Side by side with the 1805 →
- Fendt Favorit 622 LS208 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1982Side by side with the 1805 →
- Case-IH 7130 Magnum202.2 hp engine, claimed · 1988–1993Side by side with the 1805 →
- Deutz-Fahr DX 250217 hp engine, claimed · 1982–1983Side by side with the 1805 →
- Hürlimann H-6200 Turbo197.4 hp engine, claimed · 1982Side by side with the 1805 →
Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 1805
Is an 1805 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson 1805 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an 1805 have?
An 1805 has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8" - 21 spline shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1505”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1805”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 1505 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-87008 · revision 992109. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 1805 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-87009 · revision 992111. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document