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Ferguson MF188

197475 HPStandard DieselT1a
A+
Excellent
Score: 95.0/100
Recalls
0
None found
Known Issues
3
2 high severity
Auction Records
0
No price data
Reliability
A+
95/100

Specifications

Engine Power75 HP
Engine (kW)55 kW
Fuel TypeStandard Diesel
CategoryT1a
Production Years1974–1974

Safety Recalls

No safety recalls found for this make/model combination.

Known Issues

3 reported
2 high1 medium
Starter cranking failure with smoke from terminal
high

Tractor cranks hard for 3 revolutions then stops. Smoke observed coming from starter terminal. User suspects starter failure after servicing and battery replacement. Vehicle reportedly converted to 12V.

electronics
Broken bolts connecting front PTO to hydraulic pump
high

Bolts connecting the front PTO to the hydraulic pump broke on a 1951 Ferguson TO-30 tractor.

pto
Lift arms not hanging at same height
medium

The three-point hitch lift arms are not hanging at the same height, causing uneven positioning. User has consulted owner manuals without finding a solution.

hitch

Market Value

No auction data available for this model.

Hours Benchmark

Class: Utility (40–100 HP)
Low use300 /year
Typical500 /year
High use750 /year
Typical lifetime10,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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