Massey Ferguson 188 utility tractor: review and specs

The Massey Ferguson 188 is a 2WD or 4WD utility tractor manufactured by Massey Ferguson from 1972 to 1976. The Massey Ferguson 188 is equipped with a 4.1 L (248.0 cu·in) four-cylinder diesel engine and one of two transmissions: a partial powershift transmission with 12 forward and 4 reverse gears or a unsynchronized gear transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears.

The MF 188 utility tractor used the Perkins A4.248 engine. It is a 4.1 L, 4,064 cm², (248.0 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 101.0 mm (3.98 in) of the cylinder bore and 127.0 mm (5 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 16.0:1. This engine produced 76 PS (55.9 kW; 75.0 HP) at 2,070 rpm of output power.

The Massey Ferguson 188 is equipped with power assist steering, differential mechanical wet disc brakes, Open operator station and 85.9 liters (22.7 US gal.; 18.9 Imp. gal) fuel tank.

Massey Ferguson 188 Specifications

General Specifications
Model	Massey Ferguson 188
Length	3,600 mm (141.7 in)
Width	1,910 mm (75.2 in)
Height (steering wheel)	1,700 mm (66.9 in)
Wheel base	2WD: 2,280 mm (89.8 in) 4WD: 2,450 mm (96.5 in)
Ground clearance (front axle)	2WD: 400 mm (15.7 in) 4WD: 350 mm (13.8 in)
Weight (operating)	2WD: 3,280 kg (7,231 lbs) 4WD: 3,820 kg (8,422 lbs)
Fuel tank capacity	85.9 liters (22.7 US gal.; 18.9 Imp. gal)
Battery	12V, 128Ah
Cabin type	Open operator station
Engine
Engine model	Perkins A4.248
Engine type	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Cylinders	4
Fuel type	Diesel
Displacement	4.1 L, 4,064 cm², (248.0 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	101.0 mm X 127.0 mm (3.98 in X 5 in)
Compression ratio	16.0:1
Horsepower	76 PS (55.9 kW; 75 HP) at 2,070 rpm
Torque	299.0 N·m (30.5 kg·m, 220.4 ft·lb) at 1,300 rpm
Starter	Electric
Oil capacity:	7.9 L (8.3 US. qt, 7 Imp. qt.)
Coolant capacity:	13.3 L (14.1 US. qt, 11.7 Imp. qt.)

Transmission and chassis
Chassis	4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD
Steering type	Power assist
Brakes	Differential mechanical wet disc
Transmission model	Multi Power
Transmission type	Partial powershift with dry plate clutch
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Transmission oil capacity	28.4 L (7.5 US. gal, 6.2 Imp. gal.)
Transmission model	–
Transmission type	Unsynchronized gear
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Tires
Front tires	Ag: 8.25-16 (2WD), 11.5-24 (4WD)
Rear tires	Ag: 16.9-34

Three-Point Hitch
Category	II
Control type	–
Lift capacity (at ends)	2,063 kg (4,550 lbs)
PTO (Power take-off shaft)
Rear PTO type	Live or independent (optional)
Rear PTO speed	540 rpm
Hydraulic system
Hydraulic type	–
Hydraulic capacity	28.4 L (7.5 US. gal, 6.2 Imp. gal.)
Total flow	11.3 gpm (42.8 lpm)

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