Compare/Massey Ferguson 435 vs Massey Ferguson 88

Massey Ferguson 435 vs Massey Ferguson 88

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 435 vs Massey Ferguson 88

The Massey Ferguson 435 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 5,710 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 88 holds more fuel (87.1 L vs 74.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 435 is the newer design (2001 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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Massey Ferguson

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Best match

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Massey Ferguson

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Best match

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Rated power

63 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

liquid-cooledReference

Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

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row-cropReference

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westernReference

435

utilityReference

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435N

narrowReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

74.9 LReference

87.1 LReference

Engine

53.7 kWReference

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Displacement

4.0 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 127 mmReference

102 x 140 mmReference

Power

53.7 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2000Reference

Torque

267.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,200 RPMReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

89.3 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

3.937x5.00 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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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

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

Type

synchromeshReference

gearReference

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission Type

GearReference

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forward and reverse options

Sliding Spur Gear : 8 F and 2 R | Synchromesh : 12 F and 4 RReference

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Wheel Drive

2 WD | 4 WD (Optional)Reference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

46.6 kWReference

47.0 kWReference

Pressure

170.0 barReference

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Pump flow

42.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

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Control

draft, position, and response controlReference

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Rear PTO

independent (optional)Reference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1900Reference

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PTO (tested)

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47.2 kWReference

Valves

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2Reference

Clutch

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304.8mm dry discReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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38.7 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

214 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

236 cmReference

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Weight

5710 to 6327 poundsReference

3250 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

7.50x18Reference

Rear tire

18.4-30 (2WD)Reference

15x30Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-30 (4WD)Reference

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2WD Length

398 cmReference

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4WD Length

413 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

258 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

244 cmReference

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2WD Shipping weight

2590 kgReference

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4WD Shipping weight

2869 kgReference

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Ag front

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7.50x18Reference

Ag rear

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15x30Reference

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

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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General

Make & Model

Massey FergusonReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPS optional with available canopy.Reference

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Country of manufacturer

BrazilReference

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Capacities

Capacity

244.1 ciReference

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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

Power

Max Power

72 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

62.5 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@1,900 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet DiscReference

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Steering type

Hydrostatic PowerReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

11.1 gpmReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,466 psiReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

draft, position, and response controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase

237 cmReference

223 cmReference

Overall Height

244.1 cmReference

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Height Over ROPS

258.1 cmReference

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Overall Length

413 cmReference

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Overall weight

2,869.9 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

18.4-30 (2WD) | 18.4-30 (4WD)Reference

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Front Wheel Type

7.50-16. (2WD) | 12.4-24.(4WD)Reference

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Operator station

Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Massey Ferguson 88 attachments

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.