Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 188 vs Massey Ferguson 390T

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 188

Utility

power
75 hp
displacement
248 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 188 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 390T

Utility

power
65.2 hp
displacement
236 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 390T specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 188
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 390T

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 188 higher · +9.8 hp (+15%)
18875 hp
390T65.2 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

188 is in the 68th percentile; 390T is in the 59th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 188 higher · +12 ci (+5%)
188248 ci
390T236 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

188 is in the 70th percentile; 390T is in the 65th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
1884
390T4
Median Utility Tractor4

188 is in the 50th percentile; 390T is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 390T higher · +4 (+50%)
1888
390T12
Median Utility Tractor12

188 is in the 23rd percentile; 390T is in the 50th · 4,941 models

188 (A)390T (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 390TDifference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model188390T—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 390TDifference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
ModelA4.248AT4.236—
Power Output75hp65.2hp▲ 188+9.8 hp · +15%
Rated RPM2,070RPM2,200RPM▲ 390T+130 RPM · +6%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement248ci236ci▲ 188+12 ci · +5%
Bore4in3.9in▲ 188+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 390TDifference
TypeUnsynchronized gearSynchromesh, Synchronized shuttle, Two-speed power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 390TDifference
Length142in146in▲ 390T+4 in · +3%
Width75.2in73.7in▲ 188+1.5 in · +2%
Height66.9in99.4in▲ 390T+32.5 in · +49%
Operating Weight7,231lb6,325lb▲ 188+906 lb · +14%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 390TDifference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypePower assistPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 390TDifference
TypeLiveIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 390TDifference
Hitch TypeThree PointII—
Hitch CategoryIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity4,550lb7,530lb▲ 390T+2,980 lb · +65%

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 390TDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePower assistPower—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 390TDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 390TDifference
Coolant3.5gal4.1gal▲ 390T+0.6 gal · +17%

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 390TDifference
TypeOpen operator stationROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 68th percentile (75 hp)B · 59th percentile (65.2 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 70th percentile (248 ci)B · 65th percentile (236 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 69th percentile (7,231 lb)B · 60th percentile (6,325 lb)
A · 188B · 390TMedian Utility Tractor
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