Complete specifications for the Massey Ferguson MF 8 lawn tractor and mower, transcribed from the specifications section of the factory operator's manual (Form No. 1448 291 M1, dated 10/73). The MF 8 is powered by a Tecumseh HM 80 single-cylinder engine of 18.65 cu. in., rated at 8 hp at 3600 rpm, and was offered with either a 3-speed transaxle or a Hydra Speed axle.
Capacities
| Fuel Tank | 1 U.S. gal. |
|---|---|
| Engine Crankcase | 24 U.S. ozs. |
| Transaxle, 3-Speed Transmission | 3 U.S. pts. |
| Axle, Hydra Speed | 2.75 U.S. pts. |
Dimensions
| Approx. Weight with Mower, Recoil Start | 470 lbs. |
|---|---|
| Approx. Weight with Mower, Electric Start | 505 lbs. |
| Length | 58-1/2 inches |
| Width | 32-1/2 inches |
| Height, top of steering wheel | 36-1/2 inches |
| Turning Radius | 5-1/2 ft., per SAE J695 |
| Ground Clearance | 5 inches |
| Drawbar Height | 8-5/8 inches |
| Wheelbase | 41 inches |
| Front Tread | 25 inches |
| Rear Tread | 24 inches |
| Tire Pressures, all models, front and rear | 8-12 psi |
Engine
| Make | Tecumseh |
|---|---|
| Model | HM 80 |
| Bore | 3-1/16 inches |
| Stroke | 2-17/32 inches |
| Displacement | 18.65 cu. ins. |
| Brake Horsepower | 8 hp at 3600 rpm (engine manufacturer's rating) |
| Idle Speed, no-load | 1600-2100 rpm |
| Governed Speed, no-load | 3450-3750 rpm |
| Battery | 12 volt, 24 amp-hr. |
| Brake | Caliper type disc |
Ignition
| Spark Plug Type | Champion J-8 |
|---|---|
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.028-0.033 inch |
Mower
| Type | Rotary |
|---|---|
| Width | 34 inches |
| Blades | 2, timed |
| Drive, from tractor | "V"-belt |
| Cutting Height | 1-1/2 to 3 inches |
Notes:
All figures are given in U.S. units in this manual, with no Imperial column, so no conversion check applies.
All specifications transcribed from the specifications section of the Massey-Ferguson MF 8 lawn tractor operator's manual, Form No. 1448 291 M1, dated 10/73, originally published by Massey-Ferguson. Verify against your tractor's serial number before ordering parts.
Need the complete Massey Ferguson MF 8 operator's manual?
Get the full manual as an instant PDF download, covering controls and instruments, operation, mower attachment and adjustment, the lubrication and maintenance schedule, and the specification section reproduced above.
Related Massey Ferguson Specifications
Other Massey Ferguson equipment covered on this site: