Compare/Massey Ferguson 274SK vs Massey Ferguson 88

Massey Ferguson 274SK vs Massey Ferguson 88

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 274SK vs Massey Ferguson 88

The Massey Ferguson 274SK and the Massey Ferguson 88 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 63 hp. Massey Ferguson 88 is the lighter machine (3,250 kg vs 6,439 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 274SK holds more fuel (99.9 L vs 87.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 274SK is the newer design (1983 vs 1959). 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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Rated power

63 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

4-cylinderReference

Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Fuel tank

99.9 LReference

87.1 LReference

Engine

44.7 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 127 mmReference

102 x 140 mmReference

Power

44.7 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

Torque

239.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1300Reference

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Drawbar (claimed)

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39.5 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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39.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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8.8:1Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil capacity

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6.6 LReference

Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

Power at rated engine speed

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47.2 kWReference

Max power

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39.7 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

36.0 lpmReference

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Rear lift

2400 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000/groundReference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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47.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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47.2 kWReference

Type

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gearReference

Valves

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2Reference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Clutch

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304.8mm dry discReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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38.7 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

236 cmReference

223 cmReference

Weight

3120 kgReference

3250 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

7.50x18Reference

Rear tire

12.4-36Reference

15x30Reference

Ag front

12.4-24Reference

7.50x18Reference

Ag rear

12.4-36Reference

15x30Reference

Length

395 cmReference

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Height

262 cmReference

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Operating weight

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3250 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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5390 kgReference

Front tread

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152 cmReference

Rear tread

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177 cmReference

Variants

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row-cropReference

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westernReference

Massey Ferguson 88 attachments

Capacities

Diameter

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22 cmReference

Width

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16 cmReference

RPM

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1470Reference

Speed

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1054.61 meters/minReference

Test results

Fuel use

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16.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

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4070 kgReference

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.