Massey Ferguson lawn tractors

Massey Ferguson 8

The Massey Ferguson 8 is a garden tractor built by AMF from 1972 to 1975 in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. It features an 8 hp Tecumseh HM80 gasoline engine with a 305 cc displacement and offers both 3-speed gear and hydrostatic transmission options. The tractor has a two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical disc brakes. It includes a 34" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade attachments. The Massey Ferguson 8 is known for its open operator station and durable construction.
Power8 hp
Founded34" deck
Model8

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 8

Tires
Rear tire18x8.50-18
Front tire15x6.00-6
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelTecumseh HM80
Coolingair-cooled
Startermanual recoil, electric Optional
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1 gal (3.8 L)
Rated RPM3600
Bore/Stroke3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement305 cc (18.65 ci)
Oil capacity0.75 qts (0.7 L)
Power (gross)8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Width32.5 inches (82 cm)
Length58.5 inches (148 cm)
Weight505 lbs (229 kg) Weight with hydrostatic and mower deck
Wheelbase41 inches (104 cm)
Rear tread24 inches (60 cm)
Front tread25 inches (63 cm)
Ground clearance5 inches (12 cm)
Height (steering wheel)36.5 inches (92 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical disc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeGarden tractor
Built inDes Moines, Iowa, USA
DistributorMassey Ferguson
ManufacturerAMF
Years produced1972 - 1975
Attachments
Blade40" Blade, Massey Ferguson 730, front-mount, 40 inches width (101 cm), 5.75 inches lift (14 cm), Angling 30°, manual-lift, manual-angle
Snowblower34" Snow blower, Massey Ferguson 720, single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift
34" mid-mount mower deckMassey Ferguson 710, 2-blade, Cutting width 34 inches (86 cm)
Transmission
Options3-speed gear, hydrostatic
Hydrostatic
Typehydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
3-speed gear
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Serial Numbers
1972500001 (Hydrostatic)
1973501717 (Hydrostatic)
1974100001 (Gear recoil), 300001 (Gear electric), 503932 (Hydrostatic)
1975101826 (Gear recoil), 306916 (Gear electric), 507934 (Hydrostatic)