- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1992–1995
It sits on the utility/standard-size boundary, so either size is a fair description. 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 3085A specs: hp, weight, years
Perkins 1006.6 HR-4 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 98.7 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
98.7 hp
73.6 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3085”, 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
- 10,472 lb
- 3-point lift
- 7,891 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 14.3 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
Massey Ferguson 3085A specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson 3085A was built from 1992 to 1995.
The Massey Ferguson 3085A has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 73.6 kW (98.7 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Massey Ferguson 3085A is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Massey Ferguson 3085A has a Perkins 1006.6 HR-4 engine, a 6-cylinder 5.99 L diesel unit.Source 2
The Massey Ferguson 3085A weighs 4,750 kg (10,472 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson 3085A has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson 3085A lifts 3,579 kg (7,891 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Massey Ferguson 3085A delivers 54.0 L/min (14.3 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3085”
How does the 3085A compare with its class?
- Strength:
32 forward gears is high for its class — 100% above the median of 16 across the 298 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 309 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 3085A have?
The only figure for the 3085A is 98.7 hp (73.6 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3085”
What engine is in a 3085A?
A 3085A has a Perkins 1006.6 HR-4, a 6-cylinder 5.99 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Perkins 1006.6 HR-4Source 2 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 365.3 ci · 5.99 LSource 2 |
| Max torque | 280 lb·ft · 379 N·m @ 1,034 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3085”
How much will a 3085A lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 3085A lifts 7,891 lb (3,579 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 14.3 gpm · 54.0 L/min |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 7,891 lb · 3,579 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 1,976 engine rpmEngages under load |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3085”
What transmission does a 3085A have?
Transmission specifications for the 3085A are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated, dry and air-cooled VALEO single-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic Danfoss steering, type OSPC-ON |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3085”
How much does a 3085A weigh?
A 3085A weighs 10,472 lb (4,750 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 10,472 lb · 4,750 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 16,535 lb · 7,500 kg |
| Maximum front axle load | 7,275 lb · 3,300 kg |
| Maximum rear axle load | 13,228 lb · 6,000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in · 2,699 mm |
| Length | 170.2 in · 4,323 mm |
| Width | 74.8 in · 1,899 mm |
| Height | 109.2 in · 2,774 mm |
| Ground clearance | 17.7 in · 450 mm |
| Front track | 61.4–81.1 in · 1,560–2,060 mm |
| Rear track | 56.3–81.9 in · 1,430–2,080 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3085”
What oil does a 3085A take, and how much?
A 3085A engine takes 20.1 qt (19.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 20.1 qt · 19.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3085” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 67.6 qt · 64.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3085” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 6.9 qt · 6.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3085” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 16.9 qt · 16.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3085” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 3085A?
Within 10% of its 87.8 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Case-IH JX1100U88.1 hp PTO, measured · 2004–2008Side by side with the 3085A →
- International Harvester 328888.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1981–1985Side by side with the 3085A →
- Massey Ferguson 3090 (A)86.8 hp PTO, claimed · 1986–1990Side by side with the 3085A →
- Fendt 209S86.3 hp PTO, claimed · from 2003Side by side with the 3085A →
- Deutz-Fahr AgroPrima 4.5686 hp PTO, claimed · 1991–1995Side by side with the 3085A →
- Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 10590.1 hp PTO, claimed · 1997–2001Side by side with the 3085A →
Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 3085A
Is a 3085A two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson 3085A is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 3085A have?
A 3085A has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 3085”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4260”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 3085 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-104412 · revision 1020771. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 4260 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-87150 · revision 992222. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document