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Massey Ferguson 88

Massey Ferguson 88 tractor
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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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Power70 hp[P]
Founded1959 - 1962
Model88

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)

Belt Pulley

RPM:1470
Speed:3460 ft/min (1054.61 meters/min)
Width:6.5 inches (16 cm)
Diameter:9 inches (22 cm)

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:304.8mm dry disc
Description:Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:wet disc
Rear PTO:live
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)

Related Models

Massey Ferguson Super 90

Model:Super 90