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) |