5 material differences · fewer than 12
Tractor oneMassey Ferguson MF 188 und 188 (A)from 1972No measured PTO figureTractor twoMassey Ferguson MF 2851975–1982No measured PTO figure
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (Two-wheel or four-wheel drive; 2WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1972–1972; 1975–1982). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
5 material differences · 12 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | MF 188 und 188 (A) | MF 285 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 71.1 hp | 71 hp | — |
| Engine declared | Perkins A 4.248 | Perkins A 4.248 | — |
| Displacement declared | 4.07 L | 4.07 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 206 lb·ft · 279 N·m | 205 lb·ft · 278 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | Pedal operated dry double clutch | Pedal operated, dry and air-cooled single clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 4.3 gpm · 16.4 L/min | 7.0 gpm · 26.5 L/min | +62% MF 285 |
| Pressure declared | 3,001 psi · 207 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift, at the coupling points declared | 5,401 lb · 2,450 kg | 5,401 lb · 2,450 kg | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 7,011 lb · 3,180 kg | 6,239 lb · 2,830 kg | +12% MF 188 und 188 (A) |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 11,023 lb · 5,000 kg | — | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 90.2 in · 2,290 mm | 90.0 in · 2,286 mm | — |
| Length declared | 148.4 in · 3,770 mm | 153.5 in · 3,900 mm | — |
| Width declared | 73.2 in · 1,860 mm | 73.2 in · 1,860 mm | — |
| Height, over the safety frame declared | 97.6 in · 2,480 mm | 100.8 in · 2,560 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 17.3 in · 440 mm | 18.5 in · 470 mm | +7% MF 285 |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 11.7 ft · 3.57 m | 12.2 ft · 3.71 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 86.6 qt · 82.0 L | 95.1 qt · 90 L | +10% MF 285 |
Massey Ferguson MF 188 und 188 (A) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 188 & MF 188A”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 178”
Massey Ferguson MF 285 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 285”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 178”