The Massey Ferguson 1805 tractor engine horsepower is 210 hp | 156.6 kW, PTO horsepower is 193 hp | 143.9 kW, and the drawbar horsepower is 162.95 hp | 121.5 kW.
Massey Ferguson 1805 Horsepower Specs
| Engine horsepower | 210 hp | 156.6 kW |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower claimed | 193 hp | 143.9 kW |
| PTO horsepower tested | 192.65 hp | 143.7 kW |
| Drawbar horsepower tested | 162.95 hp | 121.5 kW |
Massey Ferguson 1805 Useful Horsepower Calculations
| PTO-to-engine power transfer | 91.9% of engine hp reaches the PTO |
|---|---|
| Drawbar-to-engine power transfer | 77.6% of engine hp reaches the drawbar |
| Drawbar-to-PTO power ratio | 84.4% drawbar hp vs PTO hp |
| Engine size per PTO horsepower | 3.3 ci per PTO hp |
| PTO horsepower per liter | 18.6 PTO hp per L |
| Engine size per engine horsepower | 3 ci per engine hp |
| Engine horsepower per liter | 20.2 engine hp per L |
| Fuel tank per PTO horsepower | 0.6 gal per PTO hp |
| Rated speed per PTO horsepower | 14.5 rpm per PTO hp |
Massey Ferguson 1805 Engine Specs
| Displacement | 636 ci | 10.4 L |
|---|---|
| Bore and stroke | 4.50×5.00 inches | 114 x 127 mm |
| Compression | 16.5:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2800 |
Massey Ferguson 1805 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
| Fuel capacity | 120 gal | 454.2 L |
|---|---|
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Massey Ferguson 1805 Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Displacement comparison
Rated RPM comparison
Engine size per PTO HP
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the large ag tractor category. Use the operator manual and actual engine/tractor configuration before sizing implements or judging working power.
Massey Ferguson 1805 Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 1805 have?
The listed engine output is 210 hp, close to the 210 hp benchmark average. That puts the tractor in a normal working range for this benchmark group, with 210 hp as the main engine number.
How much PTO horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 1805 have?
The listed PTO output is 193 hp, close to the 175 hp benchmark average. Use 193 PTO hp as the practical implement-sizing number.
How much drawbar horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 1805 have?
The listed drawbar output is 162.9 hp, close to the 150 hp benchmark average. It gives a realistic pulling-power figure of about 162.9 hp.
How much engine power reaches the PTO on the Massey Ferguson 1805?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 91.9%, from 210 engine hp to 193 PTO hp. That is a strong transfer figure when the two specs are from the same configuration.
How efficient is the Massey Ferguson 1805 for pulling work?
The drawbar-to-engine transfer is about 77.6%, from 210 engine hp to 162.9 drawbar hp. That gives a more grounded pulling estimate than engine horsepower alone.
Is the Massey Ferguson 1805 better judged by PTO hp or drawbar hp?
The drawbar output is about 84.4% of PTO output, comparing 162.9 drawbar hp with 193 PTO hp. That helps separate pulling ability from PTO implement ability.
How big is the Massey Ferguson 1805 engine?
The engine displacement is 636 ci, above the 520 ci benchmark average. Bigger displacement can help low-rpm pull and load-holding feel.
Is the Massey Ferguson 1805 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 3.3 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 636 ci and 193 PTO hp. That is close to the normal benchmark for this category.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Massey Ferguson 1805 make?
The output density is about 18.6 PTO hp per liter, using 193 PTO hp and 10.4 L of displacement. Higher hp/L means more output squeezed from each liter; lower hp/L usually means a more relaxed engine tune.
Horsepower and engine specs can vary by year, market, engine option, fuel system, test standard and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, spec plate, parts book and official masseyferguson.com website before buying parts, sizing implements or making repair decisions.

