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Massey Ferguson 435N vs Massey Ferguson 88
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 435N vs Massey Ferguson 88
The Massey Ferguson 435N 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 4,751 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 435N 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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Fit & specs
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
63 hp
63 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
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
85
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row-cropReference
88
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westernReference
435
utilityReference
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435N
narrowReference
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Engine
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
12Reference
Fuel tank
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87.1 LReference
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
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
46.6 kWReference
47.0 kWReference
Hydraulic system
43.9 LReference
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Capacity
43.9 LReference
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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
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
Capacities
Fuel
74.9 LReference
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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
Dimensions
Wheelbase
214 cmReference
223 cmReference
Weight
4751 to 6318 poundsReference
3250 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
7.50x18Reference
Rear tire
14.9-24 (2WD)Reference
15x30Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 12.5/80-18. Rear: 14.9-24 (4WD)Reference
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Length
359 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
156 cmReference
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2WD Shipping weight
2155 kgReference
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4WD Shipping weight
2865 kgReference
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Front tread
132 to 139 cmReference
152 cmReference
Rear tread
119 to 138 cmReference
177 cmReference
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
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
55Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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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.