Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 88

The Massey Ferguson 88 was produced from 1959 to 1962 as a standard-tread tractor built in Detroit, Michigan, USA. It was the western/wheatland version of the Massey 85, featuring a fixed-tread front axle, full fenders, and lacking a three-point hitch. It came with several engine options including gasoline, diesel, and LP gas variants. The tractor had an 8-speed gear transmission with 2 reverse gears, two-wheel drive, power steering, and dry disc brakes. It featured an open operator station and an open center hydraulic system with 2 valves. The rear PTO was live with a wet disc clutch and operated at 540 RPM. The tractor's dimensions included an 88-inch wheelbase, operating weight of 7165 lbs, and ballasted weight of 11883 lbs. Tires were sized 7.50x18 front and 15x30 rear. Attachments included a front-end loader with specific lift and breakout capacities. The Massey Ferguson 88 is related to the Massey Ferguson Super 90 model.

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Founded1959 - 1962

Model88

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 88

Power

PTO (tested)	63.31 hp (47.2 kW)
PTO (claimed)	63 hp (47.0 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	53.25 hp (39.7 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)	53 hp (39.5 kW)

Tires

Ag rear	15x30
Ag front	7.50x18

Engine

Fuel tank	23 gal (87.1 L)
Diesel engine	Continential, diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Displacement 276.5 ci (4.5 L), Bore/Stroke 4.00x5.50 inches (102 x 140 mm), Air cleaner oil bath, Pre-heating thermostart, Compression 15.2:1, Rated RPM 2000, Starter volts 12
LP gas engine	Continental E-242, LP gas, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical L-head, Displacement 242 ci (4.0 L), Bore/Stroke 3.875x5.125 inches (98 x 130 mm), Compression 8.8:1, Rated RPM 2000, Starter volts 12
Engine options	Continential 4.0L 4-cyl gasoline, Continential 4.5L 4-cyl diesel, Continental 4.0L 4-cyl LP gas
Gasoline engine	Continential E-242, gasoline, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Displacement 242 ci (4.0 L), Bore/Stroke 3.875x5.125 inches (98 x 130 mm), Air cleaner oil bath, Compression 7.3:1, Rated RPM 2000, Starter volts 12, Oil capacity 7 qts (6.6 L)

Variants

85	row-crop
88	western

Dimensions

Wheelbase	88 inches (223 cm)
Rear tread	70 inches (177 cm)
Front tread	60 inches (152 cm)
Ballasted weight	11883 lbs (5390 kg)
Operating weight	7165 lbs (3250 kg)

Hydraulics

Type	open center
Valves	2

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Dry disc brakes
Steering	Power steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Standard-tread tractor
Built in	Detroit, Michigan, USA
Description	The Massey Ferguson 88 was the western/wheatland version of the Massey 85. It offered a fixed-tread front axle and full fenders and lacked a three-point hitch.
Original price	$4,325 in 1962
Years produced	1959 - 1962

Attachments

front-end loader	85 Loader: 1945 lbs lift (full at pin) (882 kg), 3250 lbs breakout (1474 kg), 113.5 inches height (at pin) (288 cm), 92.5 inches clearance (dumped) (234 cm), Bucket width: 42 inches (106 cm)

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