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Massey Ferguson 8

The Massey Ferguson 8 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 305 cc 18.65 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 505 lbs*Weight with hydrostatic and mower deck. 229 kg.

Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1 gal 3.8 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
505 lbs*Weight with hydrostatic and mower deck. 229 kg

Overview

Massey Ferguson 8 tractor photo
1972 - 1975 Garden tractorAMF built Garden tractor AMF built
Production
Distributor
Massey Ferguson
Manufacturer
AMF
Garden tractor
Built in Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Massey Ferguson 8 Engine
8HP Tecumseh 305cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank
1 gal 3.8 L
Engine details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Mechanical disc brakes
Open operator station.
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
41 inches 104 cm
Weight
505 lbs 229 kg
Front tire
15x6.00-6
Rear tire
18x8.50-18
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Battery volts
12
References
8 references literature
8-hp Lawn Tractor published in 1974, by Massey Ferguson
Complete Farm Machinery Guide published in 1976, by Massey Ferguson

Engine

Engine Detail — 305 cc / 18.65 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer
Tecumseh HM80
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
1-cylinder, air-cooled
Displacement
305 cc 18.65 ci
Bore/Stroke
3.00x2.75 inches 76 x 70 mm
Power (gross)
8 hp 6.0 kW
Rated RPM
3600
Starter
manual recoil
electric OptOptional
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
0.75 qts 0.7 L

Transmission

Transmission options
3-speed gear
hydrostatic

Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear

Type
belt-driven gear
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverse
8 belt-driven gear speeds

Transmission — infinite forward and reverse hydrostatic

Type
hydrostatic
Gears
infinite forward and reverse

Dimensions

Massey Ferguson 8 Tires
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-18
Dimensions
Wheelbase
41 inches 104 cm
Length
58.5 inches 148 cm
Width
32.5 inches 82 cm
Height (steering wheel)
36.5 inches 92 cm
Weight
505 lbs*Weight with hydrostatic and mower deck. 229 kg
Ground clearance
5 inches 12 cm
Front tread
25 inches 63 cm
Rear tread
24 inches 60 cm

Attachments

Attachment overview
34" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.
34" Mower deck
Type
mid-mount Massey Ferguson 710
2-blade
Cutting width
34 inches 86 cm

Photos

Massey Ferguson 8

Massey Ferguson 8

Massey Ferguson 8

Massey Ferguson 8

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Massey Ferguson Lawn Tractors Massey Ferguson 8.

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

Massey Ferguson Lawn Tractors Massey Ferguson 8 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Massey Ferguson Lawn Tractors Massey Ferguson 8.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)8.1 PS

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