Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 188 vs Massey Ferguson 461

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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 461

Utility

power
75 hp
displacement
201 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 461 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 188
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 461

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
18875 hp
46175 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

188 is in the 68th percentile; 461 is in the 68th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 188 higher · +47 ci (+23%)
188248 ci
461201 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

188 is in the 70th percentile; 461 is in the 55th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 188 higher · +1 (+33%)
1884
4613
Median Utility Tractor4

188 is in the 50th percentile; 461 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
1888
4618
Median Utility Tractor12

188 is in the 23rd percentile; 461 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

188 (A)461 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 461Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model188461—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 461Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
ModelA4.2481103C-33T—
Power Output75hp75hpSame
Rated RPM2,070RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders43▲ 188+1 · +33%
Displacement248ci201ci▲ 188+47 ci · +23%
Bore4in4.1in▲ 461+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 461Difference
TypeUnsynchronized gearSynchronized shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 461Difference
Length142in127in▲ 188+15 in · +12%
Width75.2in66.5in▲ 188+8.7 in · +13%
Height66.9in92.1in▲ 461+25.2 in · +38%
Operating Weight7,231lb4,962lb▲ 188+2,269 lb · +46%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 461Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypePower assistPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 461Difference
TypeLiveIndependent with hydraulic wet disc clutch—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 461Difference
Hitch TypeThree PointThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIIII/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity4,550lb2,710lb▲ 188+1,840 lb · +68%

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 461Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePower assistPower—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical wet discWet disc—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 461Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 461Difference
Coolant3.5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 461Difference
TypeOpen operator stationFlat-deck platform with two-post folding ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 70th percentile (248 ci)B · 55th percentile (201 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 69th percentile (7,231 lb)B · 47th percentile (4,962 lb)
A · 188B · 461Median Utility Tractor
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