The Massey Ferguson 188, usually written MF188, was an agricultural tractor of 75 hp, or 55.9 kW, produced by Massey Ferguson from 1972 to 1976. It is one of the less documented models of the marque’s 1970s output.
Massey Ferguson 188 at a glance
| Maker | Massey Ferguson |
|---|---|
| Model | 188 (MF188) |
| Production | 1972–1976 |
| Power | 75 hp (55.9 kW) |
| Type | Agricultural tractor |
| Documentation | Sparse; no detailed technical record in the usual sources |
Based on one source, and that source is a single sentence: only the production years and the power rating are documented, so the article is deliberately short.
History of the Massey Ferguson 188
Four seasons in the range
The 188 was built from 1972 to 1976, a short career in the middle of the decade in which Massey Ferguson moved from the 100 range to the 200 series. It was rated at 75 hp, or 55.9 kW, which placed it among the larger four-cylinder tractors of its generation.
What is not known
No published source consulted for this page gives the engine, transmission or production figures of the 188, so none is stated here.
Design and features
- Power rating: 75 hp, or 55.9 kW.
Massey Ferguson 188 versions
- 188 (1972–1976): the only version documented.
The 188 followed the 178 and belonged to the same years as the 165. More tractors are in the Massey Ferguson collection.
Video: Restoring a Massey Ferguson 188
Video by Daniel Bowes on YouTube.
Sources
- Massey Ferguson 188, French Wikipedia: production dates and power rating
