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Tractor · 1972Unverified

Massey Ferguson 188

Name: Massey Ferguson 188
Brand: Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 188 · 70 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 188 is a tractor model with a rated output of 70 hp, positioning it in the middle of its class in terms of power. It was manufactured from 1972 to 1976. The tractor features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, which powers four-wheel drive via a powershift transmission. Its listed weight ranges from 7231 to 8422 pounds, with an operating capacity of approximately 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

70 hp

Weight

7231 to 8422 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

62 rows

Recorded power

70 hp

Recorded weight

3279 kg

Transmissions

12-speed partial powershift

Production years

1972-1976

Verified variants

1 linked source document displayed

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Steeringpower assistReference

Differential mechanical wet disc brakesReference

Open operator station.Reference

Engine

Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl dieselReference

Engine55.9 kWReference

Perkins A4.248Reference

dieselReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke101 x 127 mmReference

Power55.9 kWReference

Air cleanerdry elementReference

Compression16:1Reference

Rated RPM2070Reference

Torque299.0 NmReference

Torque RPM1300Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity7.9 LReference

Coolant capacity13.3 LReference

Transmission

12-speed partial powershiftReference

8-speed unsynchronizedReference

TransmissionMulti PowerReference

Typepartial powershiftReference

Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutchdry plateReference

Oil capacity28.4 LReference

TypeunsynchronizedReference

Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)52.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system28.4 LReference

Capacity28.4 LReference

Total flow42.8 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIReference

Rear lift2063 kgReference

Rear PTOliveReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Capacities

Fuel85.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase228 cmReference

Wheelbase245 cmReference

Weight7231 to 8422 poundsReference

Front tire8.25-16Reference

Rear tire16.9-34Reference

Ag front8.25-16 (2WD)Reference

Ag front11.5-24 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear16.9-34Reference

Length360 cmReference

Width191 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)170 cmReference

Operating weight3279 kgReference

Operating weight3820 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)40 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)35 cmReference

Front tread149 to 177 cmReference

Rear tread142 to 223 cmReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery AH125Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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