massey ferguson 285

Massey Ferguson 1080 1085 245 285 are not used commonly? I prepare some spares for that but sold quite slow...

Alright. So life changed and I sold my little Kubota. I needed a more hp pto tractor. Got a MF 285 due to be delivered. Here's my problem. First big tractor, and the labeling for all the levers etc. seems to be... absent. The driving controls are fine. It's the pto. 3pt and hydraulic...

I'm looking for a factory Massey seat for our 285. Message me if you have one for sale. Thank you for your help.

I have a MF 285 I mostly use to mow hay and brush hog. It wonders and wobbles all over the road its terrible at road speed. I have replaced everything to do with steering new bushings, bearings, power steering pump and cylinder and the orbital motor that mounts on the steering shaft. I don't...

Hi everyone, this is actually my first post and I'm hoping to find a little advice. I have a 1975 Massey 285 and I'm in the middle of replacing the center steering shaft (part #532219M92) and bushings (part #194624M1). I first "dry fit" the new shaft to make sure everything looked right; and...

We just bought a 285 with multi power transmission and we are not familiar with this setup. Problem is when you turn tractor off in forward gear it rolls, in reverse it doesn't. We have another 285 with standard transmission and when you do the same thing the tractor doesn't move an inch. Is...

I need a water temperature sending unit for a MF 285 after serial number 9a34239. My tractors serial number is 9a325625. Would anybody know the part number for this? Thanks for any help. I can find the ones online for the older 285s, but not the ones after 9a34239.

Hello everyone I am new to tractors and just bought a MF 285 with low hours (1400). I am awaiting my manuals but was hoping I could get some help in the mean time. (please excuse the very basic questions) Where can I check the Hydraulics fluid level? (ie is there a dipstick and where is it)...

I've got a MF 285 that the tie-rod end has separated & come off of the ball. Can a new tie-rod end be welded to the cylinder or do I have to replace the cylinder? Thanks

I recently added a MF 285 to my list of tractors. I would like to get a disk harrow for it. What size do people recommend for this size tractor? I would like a transport disk. To give you an idea of my soil type: I live in upstate NY and the soil has some stone in it. I pull a White 3-bottom...

hi, just picked up are 285 that a local farmer has had for over ten years in pretty ruff condition, looking to possible restore. any recommendations, needs engine and lots of cosmetic work

i need a cheap old tractor for some rough bush hogging jobs and to set out hay in out of the way places. i ran across a mf 285.i would steer away from the larger masseys ,but the smaller ones have been ok.is the 285 reliable or does the design have any major faults?

I'm looking at a Massey ferguson 285 I was woundering if any one could tell me alittle bit about this tractor

I'm looking at a massy ferguson 285 does any one no anything about that model

I have a Massey 285 that is leaking around the steering colum and I need help identifing what is needed to fix it and what it is going to cost me. Does anyone have any ideas what it would be. I have not tore into it. I have been told by the old man that it is O rings that need replaced. I have...

Got a guy who will sell me a 1980 MF 285 for $7500. Tractor is in good condition. I've been looking at Fords and haven't researched MF's much. Is this a good price?

About how much power should be expected from a 1975 MF 285 Diesel?

Neighbor and I want to go in on a larger tractor together for working our land and went to look at a MF 285 with loader yesterday. It seemed to be pretty clean. Diesel, gear drive, 5200 hours, never rebuilt, brand new rear tires, Massey quick-tach loader, newer seat, dual rear remotes. A little...

I'm looking for a loader that will fit my MF285. I'm also looking for some information. I understand the MF 246 loader will fit this tractor. Can anyone identify other brands/models that will fit? Thanks in advance for your help.