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Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 185
Utility
- power
- 75 hp
- displacement
- 248 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
Massey Ferguson 185 vs Massey Ferguson 290 Xtra
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 290 Xtra
Utility
- power
- 81.8 hp
- displacement
- 244 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 185
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 290 Xtra
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 290 Xtra higher · +6.8 hp (+9%)18575 hp
290 Xtra81.8 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
185 is in the 68th percentile; 290 Xtra is in the 72nd · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 185 higher · +4 ci (+2%)185248 ci
290 Xtra244 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
185 is in the 70th percentile; 290 Xtra is in the 68th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied1854
290 Xtra4
Median Utility Tractor4
185 is in the 50th percentile; 290 Xtra is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied18512
290 Xtra12
Median Utility Tractor12
185 is in the 50th percentile; 290 Xtra is in the 50th · 4,941 models
185 (A)290 Xtra (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 185 | Massey Ferguson 290 Xtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Massey Ferguson | Same |
| Model | 185 | 290 Xtra | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 185 | Massey Ferguson 290 Xtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Simpson | — |
| Model | A4.248 | S440 | — |
| Power Output | 75hp | 81.8hp | ▲ 290 Xtra+6.8 hp · +9% |
| Rated RPM | 2,067RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 290 Xtra+133 RPM · +6% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 248ci | 244ci | ▲ 185+4 ci · +2% |
| Bore | 4in | 3.9in | ▲ 185+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 185 | Massey Ferguson 290 Xtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear type with Multi-Power option | Sliding gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 185 | Massey Ferguson 290 Xtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 134in | 153in | ▲ 290 Xtra+19 in · +14% |
| Height | 91.5in | 99.2in | ▲ 290 Xtra+7.7 in · +8% |
| Operating Weight | 6,000lb | 6,349lb | ▲ 290 Xtra+349 lb · +6% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 185 | Massey Ferguson 290 Xtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 185 | Massey Ferguson 290 Xtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live or independent | Rear, live type | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 185 | Massey Ferguson 290 Xtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Ferguson system | — |
| Hitch Category | II | II | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 4,542lb | 4,519lb | ▲ 185+23 lb · <1% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 185 | Massey Ferguson 290 Xtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic | — |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Mechanical, oil immersed | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 185 | Massey Ferguson 290 Xtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 185 | Massey Ferguson 290 Xtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station or Cab (optional) | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 68th percentile (75 hp)B · 72nd percentile (81.8 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 70th percentile (248 ci)B · 68th percentile (244 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 57th percentile (6,000 lb)B · 60th percentile (6,349 lb)
A · 185B · 290 XtraMedian Utility Tractor