Massey Ferguson 178
The Massey Ferguson 178 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 247.8 ci 4.1 L engine. The rated power output is 73 hp 54.4 kW. Transmission: Multi Power. Operating weight: 6878 to 7760 pounds.
Engine Power
73 hp
54.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
21.7 gal
82.1 L
Transmission
Multi Power
Operating Weight
6,878 lbs (2WD)
3119 kg
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Overview
 | 1968 - 1971 | 1968 - 1971 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Massey Ferguson 178 Engine | |
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Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 21.7 gal
82.1 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Massey Ferguson 178 Power | |
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Engine | 73 hp
54.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 62 hp
46.2 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | power assist |
Dry disc brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Valves | 1 or 2 |
Pump flow | 3.1 gpm (gear)
11.7 lpm |
8.1 gpm (Multi Power)
30.7 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift | 3,900 lbs
1769 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540/ground |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 84 inches
213 cm |
Weight | 6878 to 7760 pounds |
Front tire | 7.5x16 |
Rear tire | 12x36 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 247.8 ci / 4.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Perkins A4.248 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 247.8 ci
4.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.975x5.00 inches
101 x 127 mm |
Power | 73 hp
54.4 kW |
Compression | 16:1 |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Torque | 212 lb-ft
287.5 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 |
Starter type | electric |
Oil capacity | 15 qts
14.2 L |
Coolant capacity | 28.8 qts
27.3 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed partial powershift | |
6-speed unsynchronized | |
8-speed unsynchronized |
Transmission — Multi Power
Transmission | Multi Power |
Type | partial powershift |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse unsynchronized
Type | unsynchronized |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse unsynchronized
Type | unsynchronized |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Dimensions
Massey Ferguson 178 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.5x16 |
6x19 | |
7.5x16 | |
Ag rear | 12x36 |
15x30 | |
12x38 | |
14x30 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 84 inches
213 cm |
Length | 136 inches
345 cm |
Width | 72 inches
182 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 67 inches
170 cm |
Operating weight | 6,878 lbs (2WD)
3119 kg |
7,760 lbs (4WD)
3519 kg | |
Ground clearance | 17.5 inches
44 cm |
Photos
Massey Ferguson 178 with four-wheel drive.
Two-wheel drive Massey Ferguson 178.
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