Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 148

The Massey Ferguson 148 is a farm tractor produced from 1972 to 1976 by Massey Ferguson. It is powered by a Perkins 2.5L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine delivering 49 hp (36.5 kW). The tractor offers 8-speed and 12-speed (Multi-Power) transmission options, with PTO power rated at 38.5 hp (28.7 kW). It features two-wheel drive, drum brakes, and an open operator station. The hydraulic system has a capacity of 7.5 gallons (28.4 L) with a total flow of 3.91 gpm for the linkage pump and 11.3 gpm for the auxiliary pump. The rear hitch is category II/I with a lift capacity of 3,195 lbs (1449 kg). Dimensions include a wheelbase of 80.6 inches (204 cm), length of 128.7 inches (326 cm), width of 64 inches (162 cm), and height of 56.9 inches (144 cm). The tractor weighs 3,933 lbs (1784 kg) and has ground clearance of 11 inches (27 cm).
Power49 hp
Founded1972 - 1976
Model148

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 148

Power
Engine49 hp (36.5 kW)
PTO (claimed)38.5 hp (28.7 kW)
Engine
Typediesel
ModelPerkins AD3.152
Power49 hp (36.5 kW)
Torque130.9 lb-ft (177.5 Nm)
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders3-cylinder
Rated RPM2250
Torque RPM1400
Bore/Stroke3.583x5.00 inches (91 x 127 mm)
Compression16.5:1
Displacement152 ci (2.5 L)
Oil capacity7.2 qts (6.8 L)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity10.8 qts (10.2 L)
Capacity
Fuel12.6 gal (47.7 L)
Hydraulic system7.5 gal (28.4 L)
Hydraulics
Capacity7.5 gal (28.4 L)
Total flow3.91 gpm (linkage pump) (14.8 lpm)
Auxiliary pump flow11.3 gpm (42.8 lpm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDrum brakes
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
Years made1972 - 1976
ManufacturerMassey Ferguson
Transmission
8-speed
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutchdual dry plates
Oil capacity29.8 qts (28.2 L)
Options8-speed, 12-speed
12-speed
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchdry plate
Oil capacity29.8 qts (28.2 L)
TransmissionMulti-Power
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII/I
Rear lift3,195 lbs (1449 kg)
Dimensions & Tires
Width64 inches (162 cm)
Length128.7 inches (326 cm)
Weight3,933 lbs (1784 kg)
Rear tire12.4/11x32, 12.4/11x28, 13.6/12x28
Wheelbase80.6 inches (204 cm)
Front tire6x19, 6x16
Ground clearance11 inches (27 cm)
Height (steering wheel)56.9 inches (144 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOlive
Additionalindependent (with Multi-Power)