John Deere 2840 vs Massey Ferguson 1085
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Massey Ferguson 1085 is more powerful than the John Deere 2840: 90 HP versus 89 HP (+1 HP, +1%).
- The John Deere 2840 is the more recent model: production started in 1977, versus 1973 for the Massey Ferguson 1085.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 2840 | Massey Ferguson 1085 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
| Production years | 1977–1979 | 1973–1978 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Displacement | 5.4 L | 5.2 L |
| Weight | 3 946 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Power shift | Partial power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 12 / 6 | 12 / 4 |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 1 610 kg |
| Wheelbase | 246 cm | 247 cm |
| Length | 406 cm | 390 cm |
| Cab | — | Yes |