The Massey Ferguson 88 tractor PTO horsepower is 63 hp | 47.0 kW, and the drawbar horsepower is 53 hp | 39.5 kW.
Massey Ferguson 88 Horsepower Specs
| PTO horsepower claimed | 63 hp | 47.0 kW |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower tested | 63.31 hp | 47.2 kW |
| Drawbar horsepower claimed | 53 hp | 39.5 kW |
| Drawbar horsepower tested | 53.25 hp | 39.7 kW |
Massey Ferguson 88 Useful Horsepower Calculations
| Drawbar-to-PTO power ratio | 84.1% drawbar hp vs PTO hp |
|---|---|
| Engine size per PTO horsepower | 3.8 ci per PTO hp |
| PTO horsepower per liter | 15.8 PTO hp per L |
| Rated speed per PTO horsepower | 31.7 rpm per PTO hp |
Massey Ferguson 88 Engine Specs
| Displacement | 242 ci | 4.0 L | 276.5 ci | 4.5 L |
|---|---|
| Bore and stroke | 3.875×5.125 inches | 98 x 130 mm | 4.00×5.50 inches | 102 x 140 mm | 3.875×5.125 inches | 4.00×5.50 inches |
| Compression | 7.3:1 | 15.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
Massey Ferguson 88 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
| Starter volts | 12 |
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Massey Ferguson 88 Horsepower Comparison Charts
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Displacement comparison
Rated RPM comparison
Engine size per PTO HP
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the utility tractor category. Use the operator manual and actual engine/tractor configuration before sizing implements or judging working power.
Massey Ferguson 88 Horsepower FAQ
How much PTO horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 88 have?
The listed PTO output is 63 hp, close to the 65 hp benchmark average. Use 63 PTO hp as the practical implement-sizing number.
How much drawbar horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 88 have?
The listed drawbar output is 53 hp, close to the 55 hp benchmark average. It gives a realistic pulling-power figure of about 53 hp.
Is the Massey Ferguson 88 better judged by PTO hp or drawbar hp?
The drawbar output is about 84.1% of PTO output, comparing 53 drawbar hp with 63 PTO hp. That helps separate pulling ability from PTO implement ability.
How big is the Massey Ferguson 88 engine?
The engine displacement is 242 ci, close to the 260 ci benchmark average. It is close to the normal engine-size range for this horsepower class.
Is the Massey Ferguson 88 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 3.8 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 242 ci and 63 PTO hp. That is close to the normal benchmark for this category.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Massey Ferguson 88 make?
The output density is about 15.8 PTO hp per liter, using 63 PTO hp and 4 L of displacement. Higher hp/L means more output squeezed from each liter; lower hp/L usually means a more relaxed engine tune.
What rpm is the Massey Ferguson 88 rated at?
The rated speed is 2,000 rpm, close to the 2,200 rpm benchmark average. The 2,000 rpm figure is around normal for this class.
Horsepower and engine specs can vary by year, market, engine option, fuel system, test standard and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, spec plate, parts book and official masseyferguson.com website before buying parts, sizing implements or making repair decisions.
