Massey Ferguson 1078
The Massey Ferguson 1078 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 305 ci 5.0 L engine. The rated power output is 75 hp 55.9 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 10046 lbs 4556 kg.
Engine Power
75 hp
55.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
22.5 gal
85.2 L
Transmission
8 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
10046 lbs
4556 kg
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Overview
![]() | 1971 - 1977
Row-Crop tractor |
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1971 - 1977 | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Granadero Baigorria, Santa Fe, Argentina | |
Massey Ferguson 1078 Engine | |
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Perkins 5.0L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Massey Ferguson 1078 Transmission | |
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8-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Massey Ferguson 1078 Power | |
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Engine | 75 hp
55.9 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 22.5 gal
85.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 9 gal
34.1 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 9 gal
34.1 L |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@1680 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 92.5 inches
234 cm |
Weight | 10046 lbs
4556 kg |
Front tire | 7.50x18 |
Rear tire | 18.4x34 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 86 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 305 ci / 5.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Perkins A.6-305 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 305 ci
5.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.58x5.00 inches
91 x 127 mm |
Power | 75 hp
55.9 kW |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 14.5 qts
13.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 15.9 qts
15.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 304.8mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 36 qts
34.1 L |
Speeds with 18.4x34 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Massey Ferguson 1078 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50x18 |
Ag rear | 18.4x34 |
Ag front | 6.50x15 |
Ag rear | 15.5x38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 92.5 inches
234 cm |
Length | 144.9 inches
368 cm |
Width | 86.6 inches
219 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 70.9 inches
180 cm |
Weight | 10046 lbs
4556 kg |
Ground clearance | 21.7 inches
55 cm |
Photos
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