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Massey Ferguson 178 vs Massey Ferguson 184
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 178 vs Massey Ferguson 184
The Massey Ferguson 178 and the Massey Ferguson 184 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 62 hp. Massey Ferguson 184 is the lighter machine (2,490 kg vs 6,878 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 178 holds more fuel (82.1 L vs 60.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 184 is the newer design (1980 vs 1968). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
62 hp
62 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
LandiniReference
Steering
power assistReference
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Distributor
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Massey FergusonReference
Final drives
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planetaryReference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
liquid-cooledReference
With 16.9-30 rear tires.Reference
Fuel tank
82.1 LReference
60.6 LReference
Engine
54.4 kWReference
50.7 kWReference
Displacement
4.1 LReference
3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
101 x 127 mmReference
98 x 127 mmReference
Power
54.4 kWReference
50.7 kWReference
Compression
16:1Reference
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2200Reference
Torque
287.5 NmReference
251.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1300Reference
Starter type
electricReference
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Oil capacity
14.2 LReference
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Coolant capacity
27.3 LReference
15.0 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
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38.1 kWReference
Fuel system
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direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
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oil bathReference
Idle RPM
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650-2390Reference
Firing order
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1-3-4-2Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
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46.6 kWReference
Max power
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38.1 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Multi PowerReference
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Type
unsynchronizedReference
partially synchronizedReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
46.2 kWReference
46.2 kWReference
Valves
1 or 2Reference
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Pump flow
30.7 lpmReference
28.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear lift
1769 kgReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/groundReference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
PTO (tested)
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46.6 kWReference
Pressure
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166.5 barReference
Control
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position and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
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2649 kgReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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279.4mm dry discReference
Engine RPM
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1000@1916Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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44.4 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
213 cmReference
224 cmReference
Weight
6878 to 7760 poundsReference
2490 kgReference
Front tire
7.5x16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
12x36Reference
16.9/14-30Reference
Ag front
6x19Reference
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Ag rear
14x30Reference
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Length
345 cmReference
362 cmReference
Width
182 cmReference
172 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
170 cmReference
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Operating weight
3519 kgReference
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Ground clearance
44 cmReference
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Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9/14-30Reference
Optional tires (ag)
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Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 13.6/12-36Reference
Clearance (front axle)
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52 cmReference
Front tread
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139 to 189 cmReference
Rear tread
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130 to 199 cmReference
Steering wheel
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164 cmReference
178 Serial Numbers
1968
722680Reference
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1969
732158Reference
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1970
740301Reference
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1971
747283Reference
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Variants
184
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2WDReference
7500
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similar Landini modelReference
184-4
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4WDReference
184S
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vineyardReference
Massey Ferguson 184 attachments
184 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Battery AH
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92Reference
Massey Ferguson 184 Height
Hood
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143 cmReference
ROPS
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229 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
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15.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
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3223 kgReference
Speeds
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.