Massey Ferguson 188
The Massey Ferguson 188 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 247.8 ci 4.1 L engine. The rated power output is 75 hp 55.9 kW. Transmission: Multi Power. Operating weight: 7231 to 8422 pounds.
Engine Power
75 hp
55.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
22.7 gal
85.9 L
Transmission
Multi Power
Operating Weight
7,231 lbs (2WD)
3279 kg
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Overview
![]() | 1972 - 1976 | 1972 - 1976 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Massey Ferguson 188 Engine | |
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Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Massey Ferguson 188 Power | |
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Engine | 75 hp
55.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 70 hp
52.2 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | power assist |
Differential mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 22.7 gal
85.9 L |
Hydraulic system | 7.5 gal
28.4 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 7.5 gal
28.4 L |
Total flow | 11.3 gpm
42.8 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift | 4,550 lbs
2063 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live |
independent OptOptional | |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 90 inches (2WD)
228 cm |
96.5 inches (4WD)
245 cm | |
Weight | 7231 to 8422 pounds |
Front tire | 8.25-16 |
Rear tire | 16.9-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 125 |
References | |
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MF188 published by Massey Ferguson |
Engine
Engine Detail — 247.8 ci / 4.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Perkins A4.248 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 247.8 ci
4.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.975x5.00 inches
101 x 127 mm |
Power | 75 hp
55.9 kW |
Air cleaner | dry element |
Compression | 16:1 |
Rated RPM | 2070 |
Torque | 220.5 lb-ft
299.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 8.3 qts
7.9 L |
Coolant capacity | 14.1 qts
13.3 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed partial powershift | |
8-speed unsynchronized |
Transmission — Multi Power
Transmission | Multi Power |
Type | partial powershift |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | dry plate |
Oil capacity | 30 qts
28.4 L |
Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse unsynchronized
Type | unsynchronized |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Dimensions
Massey Ferguson 188 Tires | |
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Ag front | 8.25-16 (2WD) |
11.5-24 (4WD) | |
Ag rear | 16.9-34 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 90 inches (2WD)
228 cm |
96.5 inches (4WD)
245 cm | |
Length | 142 inches
360 cm |
Width | 75.2 inches
191 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 67 inches
170 cm |
Operating weight | 7,231 lbs (2WD)
3279 kg |
8,422 lbs (4WD)
3820 kg | |
Clearance (front axle) | 16 inches (2WD)
40 cm |
13.8 inches (4WD)
35 cm | |
Front tread | 59 to 70 inches
149 to 177 cm (4WD) |
Rear tread | 56 to 88 inches
142 to 223 cm |
Photos
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