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Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 185
Utility
- power
- 75 hp
- displacement
- 248 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
Massey Ferguson 185 vs Massey Ferguson 188
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 188
Utility
- power
- 75 hp
- displacement
- 248 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 185
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 188
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied18575 hp
18875 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
185 is in the 68th percentile; 188 is in the 68th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied185248 ci
188248 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
185 is in the 70th percentile; 188 is in the 70th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied1854
1884
Median Utility Tractor4
185 is in the 50th percentile; 188 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 185 higher · +4 (+50%)18512
1888
Median Utility Tractor12
185 is in the 50th percentile; 188 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
185 (A)188 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 185 | Massey Ferguson 188 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Massey Ferguson | Same |
| Model | 185 | 188 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 185 | Massey Ferguson 188 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Perkins | Same |
| Model | A4.248 | A4.248 | Same |
| Power Output | 75hp | 75hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,067RPM | 2,070RPM | ▲ 188+3 RPM · <1% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 248ci | 248ci | Same |
| Bore | 4in | 4in | Same |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 185 | Massey Ferguson 188 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear type with Multi-Power option | Unsynchronized gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 185 | Massey Ferguson 188 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 134in | 142in | ▲ 188+8 in · +6% |
| Width | Not recorded | 75.2in | — |
| Height | 91.5in | 66.9in | ▲ 185+24.6 in · +37% |
| Operating Weight | 6,000lb | 7,231lb | ▲ 188+1,231 lb · +21% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 185 | Massey Ferguson 188 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Power | Power assist | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 185 | Massey Ferguson 188 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live or independent | Live | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 185 | Massey Ferguson 188 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three Point | — |
| Hitch Category | II | II | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 4,542lb | 4,550lb | ▲ 188+8 lb · <1% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 185 | Massey Ferguson 188 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power assist | — |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Differential mechanical wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 185 | Massey Ferguson 188 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 185 | Massey Ferguson 188 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 3.5gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 185 | Massey Ferguson 188 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station or Cab (optional) | Open operator station | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 68th percentile (75 hp)B · 68th percentile (75 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 70th percentile (248 ci)B · 70th percentile (248 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 57th percentile (6,000 lb)B · 69th percentile (7,231 lb)
A · 185B · 188Median Utility Tractor