Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 188 vs Massey Ferguson 481

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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 481

Utility

power
75 hp
displacement
258 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 481 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 188
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 481

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
18875 hp
48175 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

188 is in the 68th percentile; 481 is in the 68th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 481 higher · +10 ci (+4%)
188248 ci
481258 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

188 is in the 70th percentile; 481 is in the 73rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
1884
4814
Median Utility Tractor4

188 is in the 50th percentile; 481 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
1888
4818
Median Utility Tractor12

188 is in the 23rd percentile; 481 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

188 (A)481 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 481Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model188481—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 481Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
ModelA4.2481004-4.2—
Power Output75hp75hpSame
Rated RPM2,070RPM2,200RPM▲ 481+130 RPM · +6%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement248ci258ci▲ 481+10 ci · +4%
Bore4in4.1in▲ 481+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 481Difference
TypeUnsynchronized gearPartially synchronized gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 481Difference
Length142in155in▲ 481+13 in · +9%
Width75.2in80in▲ 481+4.8 in · +6%
Height66.9in103in▲ 481+36.1 in · +54%
Operating Weight7,231lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 481Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypePower assistPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 481Difference
TypeLiveNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 481Difference
Hitch TypeThree PointThree-Point Hitch Category II—
Hitch CategoryIICategory 2—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity4,550lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 481Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePower assistPower—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 481Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 481Difference
Coolant3.5gal3.9gal▲ 481+0.4 gal · +11%

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 188Massey Ferguson 481Difference
TypeOpen operator stationNot recorded—

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 · 73rd percentile (258 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Length

median 137 in
A · 57th percentile (142 in)B · 71st percentile (155 in)
A · 188B · 481Median Utility Tractor
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