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Massey Ferguson 178

Massey Ferguson 178 tractor
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The Massey Ferguson 178 is a farm tractor produced from 1968 to 1971 by Massey Ferguson. It features a Perkins 4.1L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine delivering 73 hp (54.4 kW) with a claimed PTO power of 62 hp (46.2 kW). Transmission options include a 12-speed partial powershift, 6-speed unsynchronized, and 8-speed unsynchronized gearboxes. The tractor offers two- or four-wheel drive with power assist steering and dry disc brakes. It has an open operator station and a rear Type II hitch with a lift capacity of 3,900 lbs (1769 kg). The rear PTO operates at 540/ground rpm. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 84 inches (213 cm), length of 136 inches (345 cm), width of 72 inches (182 cm), and height of 67 inches (170 cm). Operating weight ranges from 6,878 lbs (2WD) to 7,760 lbs (4WD). The tractor supports various agricultural tire sizes for front and rear. Hydraulics include 1 or 2 valves with pump flow rates of 3.1 gpm (gear) and 8.1 gpm (Multi Power).
Massey Ferguson 178tractor specsPerkins 4.1L dieselfarm tractor73 hp tractor12-speed partial powershift2WD4WDagricultural tires
Power73 hp
Founded1968 - 1971
Model178

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 178

Power

Engine power:73 hp (54.4 kW)
PTO (claimed):62 hp (46.2 kW)

Tires

Ag rear:12x36, 15x30, 12x38, 14x30
Ag front:7.5x16, 6x19, 7.5x16

Engine

Type:diesel
Model:Perkins A4.248
Power:73 hp (54.4 kW)
Torque:212 lb-ft (287.5 Nm)
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:4-cylinder
Fuel tank:21.7 gal (82.1 L)
Rated RPM:2000
Torque RPM:1300
Bore/Stroke:3.975x5.00 inches (101 x 127 mm)
Compression:16:1
Displacement:247.8 ci (4.1 L)
Oil capacity:15 qts (14.2 L)
Starter type:electric
Coolant capacity:28.8 qts (27.3 L)

Dimensions

Width:72 inches (182 cm)
Length:136 inches (345 cm)
Wheelbase:84 inches (213 cm)
Ground clearance:17.5 inches (44 cm)
Operating weight:6,878 lbs (2WD) (3119 kg), 7,760 lbs (4WD) (3519 kg)
Height (steering wheel):67 inches (170 cm)

Hydraulics

Valves:1 or 2
Pump flow:3.1 gpm (gear) (11.7 lpm), 8.1 gpm (Multi Power) (30.7 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes:Dry disc brakes
Steering:power assist
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Years made:1968 - 1971
Manufacturer:Massey Ferguson

Transmission

Multi Power:partial powershift, 12 forward and 4 reverse gears
Transmission options:12-speed partial powershift, 6-speed unsynchronized, 8-speed unsynchronized
Unsynchronized 6-speed:6 forward and 2 reverse gears
Unsynchronized 8-speed:8 forward and 2 reverse gears

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:II
Rear lift:3,900 lbs (1769 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO Type:540/ground

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