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Massey Ferguson 8

Massey Ferguson 8 tractor
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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.
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Power8 hp
Founded34" deck
Model8

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 8

Tires

Rear tire:18x8.50-18
Front tire:15x6.00-6

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Tecumseh HM80
Cooling:air-cooled
Starter:manual recoil, electric Optional
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:1 gal (3.8 L)
Rated RPM:3600
Bore/Stroke:3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement:305 cc (18.65 ci)
Oil capacity:0.75 qts (0.7 L)
Power (gross):8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts:12

Dimensions

Width:32.5 inches (82 cm)
Length:58.5 inches (148 cm)
Weight:505 lbs (229 kg) Weight with hydrostatic and mower deck
Wheelbase:41 inches (104 cm)
Rear tread:24 inches (60 cm)
Front tread:25 inches (63 cm)
Ground clearance:5 inches (12 cm)
Height (steering wheel):36.5 inches (92 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical disc brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Garden tractor
Built in:Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Distributor:Massey Ferguson
Manufacturer:AMF
Years produced:1972 - 1975

Attachments

Blade:40" Blade, Massey Ferguson 730, front-mount, 40 inches width (101 cm), 5.75 inches lift (14 cm), Angling 30°, manual-lift, manual-angle
Snowblower:34" Snow blower, Massey Ferguson 720, single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift
34" mid-mount mower deck:Massey Ferguson 710, 2-blade, Cutting width 34 inches (86 cm)

Transmission

Options:3-speed gear, hydrostatic

Hydrostatic

Type:hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse

3-speed gear

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse

Serial Numbers

1972:500001 (Hydrostatic)
1973:501717 (Hydrostatic)
1974:100001 (Gear recoil), 300001 (Gear electric), 503932 (Hydrostatic)
1975:101826 (Gear recoil), 306916 (Gear electric), 507934 (Hydrostatic)