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 rated power output is 8 hp 6.0 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 505 lbs*Weight with hydrostatic and mower deck. 229 kg.
Engine Power
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
Massey Ferguson Lawn Tractors Massey Ferguson 8 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
 | 1972 - 1975
Garden tractorAMF built |
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1972 - 1975 | |
Garden tractor | |
AMF built | |
1972 - 1975 | |
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Garden tractor | |
AMF built |
Production | |
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Distributor | Massey Ferguson |
Manufacturer | AMF |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Des Moines, Iowa, USA | |
Massey Ferguson 8 Engine | |
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8HP Tecumseh 305cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1 gal
3.8 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Mechanical disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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8-hp Lawn Tractor published in 1974, by Massey Ferguson | |
Complete Farm Machinery Guide published in 1976, by Massey Ferguson |
Engine
| 1972 - 1975
Garden tractorAMF built |
|---|---|
1972 - 1975 | |
Garden tractor | |
AMF built | |
1972 - 1975 | |
|---|---|
Garden tractor | |
AMF built |
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
| 1972 - 1975
Garden tractorAMF built |
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1972 - 1975 | |
Garden tractor | |
AMF built | |
1972 - 1975 | |
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Garden tractor | |
AMF built |
Transmission options | |
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3-speed gear | |
hydrostatic |
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
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Transmission — infinite forward and reverse hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions
| 1972 - 1975
Garden tractorAMF built |
|---|---|
1972 - 1975 | |
Garden tractor | |
AMF built | |
1972 - 1975 | |
|---|---|
Garden tractor | |
AMF built |
Massey Ferguson 8 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18x8.50-18 |
Dimensions | |
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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
| 1972 - 1975
Garden tractorAMF built |
|---|---|
1972 - 1975 | |
Garden tractor | |
AMF built | |
1972 - 1975 | |
|---|---|
Garden tractor | |
AMF built |
Attachment overview | |
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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 | |
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Type | mid-mount Massey Ferguson 710 |
2-blade | |
Cutting width | 34 inches
86 cm |
Photos
Massey Ferguson 8
Massey Ferguson 8
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