Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 185 vs Massey Ferguson 461

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 185

Utility

power
75 hp
displacement
248 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 185 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 461

Utility

power
75 hp
displacement
201 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 461 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 185
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 461

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
18575 hp
46175 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

185 is in the 68th percentile; 461 is in the 68th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 185 higher · +47 ci (+23%)
185248 ci
461201 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

185 is in the 70th percentile; 461 is in the 55th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 185 higher · +1 (+33%)
1854
4613
Median Utility Tractor4

185 is in the 50th percentile; 461 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 185 higher · +4 (+50%)
18512
4618
Median Utility Tractor12

185 is in the 50th percentile; 461 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

185 (A)461 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 185Massey Ferguson 461Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model185461—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 185Massey Ferguson 461Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
ModelA4.2481103C-33T—
Power Output75hp75hpSame
Rated RPM2,067RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders43▲ 185+1 · +33%
Displacement248ci201ci▲ 185+47 ci · +23%
Bore4in4.1in▲ 461+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 185Massey Ferguson 461Difference
TypeGear type with Multi-Power optionSynchronized shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 185Massey Ferguson 461Difference
Length134in127in▲ 185+7 in · +6%
WidthNot recorded66.5in—
Height91.5in92.1in▲ 461+0.6 in · <1%
Operating Weight6,000lb4,962lb▲ 185+1,038 lb · +21%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 185Massey Ferguson 461Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 185Massey Ferguson 461Difference
TypeLive or independentIndependent with hydraulic wet disc clutch—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 185Massey Ferguson 461Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIII/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity4,542lb2,710lb▲ 185+1,832 lb · +68%

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 185Massey Ferguson 461Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeWet discWet discSame

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 185Massey Ferguson 461Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 185Massey Ferguson 461Difference
TypeOpen operator station or Cab (optional)Flat-deck platform with two-post folding ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 68th percentile (75 hp)B · 68th percentile (75 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 70th percentile (248 ci)B · 55th percentile (201 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 57th percentile (6,000 lb)B · 47th percentile (4,962 lb)
A · 185B · 461Median Utility Tractor
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