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Massey Ferguson 188 vs Massey Ferguson 5609
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 188 vs Massey Ferguson 5609
The Massey Ferguson 188 and the Massey Ferguson 5609 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 70 hp. Massey Ferguson 188 is the lighter machine (7,231 kg vs 8,426 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 5609 is the newer design (2013 vs 1972). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
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Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
70 hp
70 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference
Steering
power assistReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Final drives
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internal planetaryReference
Differential lock
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full locking electro-hydraulicReference
Trailer brakes
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hydraulic (optional)Reference
Engine
liquid-cooledReference
With 16.9-38 R1 rear tires.Reference
Engine
55.9 kWReference
67.1 kWReference
Displacement
4.1 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
101 x 127 mmReference
108 x 120 mmReference
Power
55.9 kWReference
67.1 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry elementReference
dual stage dryReference
Compression
16:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2070Reference
2200Reference
Torque
299.0 NmReference
404.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
28.4 LReference
65.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
13.3 LReference
14.5 LReference
Fuel tank
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160.1 LReference
Emissions
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Interim Tier IVReference
Emission control
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external exhaust gas recirculation with diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) (EGR)Reference
Maximum Power
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70.8 kWReference
Fuel system
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high pressure common rail direct injectionReference
Pre-heating
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intake heaterReference
Idle RPM
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850-2402Reference
Fuel Type
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dieselReference
No of Cylinders
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3 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
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2,200 RPMReference
Engine torque at rated speed
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135.2 kgReference
Bore and stroke
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4.25x4.72 inchesReference
Cooling system
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liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
Transmission
Multi PowerReference
Dyna-4Reference
Type
unsynchronizedReference
creeperReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
32 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry plateReference
wet discReference
Transmission Type
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PowershiftReference
forward and reverse options
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Dyna-4 - 16 F and 16R || Creeper - 32 F and 32RReference
Wheel Drive
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4WDReference
Rear Axle Drive Type
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internal planetaryReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
52.2 kWReference
52.2 kWReference
Hydraulic system
28.4 LReference
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Capacity
28.4 LReference
201 ciReference
Total flow
42.8 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear lift
2063 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540/540E/1000 (1.375)Reference
Pressure
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200.0 barReference
Valves
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2 to 4Reference
Pump flow
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98.4 lpmReference
Control
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electronic lower link draft controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
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4300 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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3220 kgReference
Front Hitch
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II (optional)Reference
Front lift (at ends)
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2494 kgReference
Engine RPM
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1000@1560Reference
Capacities
Fuel
85.9 LReference
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Max capacity
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9752 kgReference
Crankcase oil volume
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13.7 qtsReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
245 cmReference
246 cmReference
Weight
7231 to 8422 poundsReference
8426 to 8978 poundsReference
Front tire
8.25-16Reference
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Rear tire
16.9-34Reference
16.9R38Reference
Ag front
11.5-24 (4WD)Reference
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Ag rear
16.9-34Reference
16.9R38Reference
Length
360 cmReference
425 cmReference
Width
191 cmReference
201 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
170 cmReference
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Operating weight
3820 kgReference
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Clearance (front axle)
35 cmReference
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Front tread
149 to 177 cmReference
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Rear tread
142 to 223 cmReference
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Height (cab)
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282 cmReference
Ground clearance
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44 cmReference
2WD Max front axle
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2760 kgReference
4WD Max front axle
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4762 kgReference
Max rear axle
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4989 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
125Reference
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Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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95Reference
Massey Ferguson 5609 attachments
Attachment overview
Speeds
General
Make & Model
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Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference
SCV control
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JoystickReference
Rear Axle Type
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FlangeReference
Hydraulics
Capacity Valves
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12 valvesReference
Hydraulics Type
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Open CenterReference
Maximum operating pressure
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2,900 psiReference
Remote Valves
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2 to 4 valvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category IIReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
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4,300.1 kgReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
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electronic lower link draft controlReference
Front Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category II (optional)Reference
Power
Max Power
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95 hpReference
Rated Power
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90 hpReference
PTO
PTO Power
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70 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
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AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
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1,000 rpmReference
Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed
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1,000@1,560 rpmReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
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Hydraulic Wet Disk BrakesReference
Steering type
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Hydrostatic PowerReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
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282.7 cmReference
Overall Length
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425.5 cmReference
Overall Width
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201.4 cmReference
Overall weight
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4,072.3 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
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16.9R38Reference
Operator station
Cab Availability
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AvailableReference
Seat Suspension
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TRUEReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.