Since the 1977 model serial numbers start at: 9A254045, and the 1978 model numbers start at: 9A276935, my best guess would be that your MF-285 is a 1977 model.
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http://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/000/7/7/775-massey-ferguson-285.html
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∙ 11y agoWhat year is a massey ferguson 165 with a serial number of 37786240?
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1968 http://www.masseyfergusontractorparts.net/Massey-Ferguson-tractors/2008/06/massey-ferguson-135-serial-numbers/
1968 http://www.masseyfergusontractorparts.net/Massey-Ferguson-tractors/2008/06/massey-ferguson-135-serial-numbers/
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It's a 1969.
model 880116 1961
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