Massey Ferguson 88: all source data

All 76 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerMassey Ferguson
(no label)Standard-tread tractor
(no label)Built in Detroit, Michigan, USA
(no label)Original price was $4,325 in 1962
(no label)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.
Engine
(no label)Continential 4.0L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)Continential 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
(no label)Continental 4.0L 4-cyl LP gas
Fuel tank23 gal | 87.1 L
Transmission
(no label)8-speed gear
Power
Drawbar (claimed)53 hp | 39.5 kW
PTO (claimed)63 hp | 47.0 kW
Drawbar (tested)53.25 hp | 39.7 kW
PTO (tested)63.31 hp | 47.2 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
(no label)Power steering
(no label)Dry disc brakes
(no label)Open operator station.
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Valves2
Pto
Rear PTOlive
Clutchwet disc
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Dimensions
Wheelbase88 inches | 223 cm
Weight7165 lbs | 3250 kg
Front tire7.50x18
Rear tire15x30
Belt pulley
Diameter9 inches | 22 cm
Width6.5 inches | 16 cm
RPM1470
Speed3460 ft/min | 1054.61 meters/min

Engine

Engine options
(no label)Continential 4.0L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)Continential 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
(no label)Continental 4.0L 4-cyl LP gas
Engine detail
(no label)Continential E-242
(no label)gasoline
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement242 ci | 4.0 L
Bore/Stroke3.875x5.125 inches | 98 x 130 mm
Air cleaneroil bath
Compression7.3:1
Rated RPM2000
Starter volts12
Oil capacity7 qts | 6.6 L
(no label)Continential
(no label)diesel
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement276.5 ci | 4.5 L
Bore/Stroke4.00x5.50 inches | 102 x 140 mm
Air cleaneroil bath
Pre-heatingthermostart
Compression15.2:1
Rated RPM2000
Starter volts12
(no label)Continental E-242
(no label)LP gas
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled vertical L-head
Displacement242 ci | 4.0 L
Bore/Stroke3.875x5.125 inches | 98 x 130 mm
Compression8.8:1
Rated RPM2000
Starter volts12

Transmission

Transmission
Typegear
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch304.8mm dry disc
(no label)Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front7.50x18
Ag rear15x30
Dimensions
Wheelbase88 inches | 223 cm
Operating weight7165 lbs | 3250 kg
Ballasted weight11883 lbs | 5390 kg
Front tread60 inches | 152 cm
Rear tread70 inches | 177 cm