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Massey Ferguson 178 vs Massey Ferguson 184-4
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 178 vs Massey Ferguson 184-4
The Massey Ferguson 178 and the Massey Ferguson 184-4 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 62 hp. Massey Ferguson 184-4 is the lighter machine (5,997 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 184-4 is the newer design (1976 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
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
liquid-cooledReference
With 16.9-30 rear tires.Reference
Fuel tank
82.1 LReference
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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
21.0 LReference
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
Fuel Type
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DieselReference
No of Cylinders
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4-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
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2,200Reference
Engine torque at rated speed
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84 kgReference
Bore and stroke
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3.875x5.00 inchesReference
Compression ratio
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16:1Reference
Cooling system
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liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
Transmission
Multi PowerReference
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Type
unsynchronizedReference
partially synchronizedReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission Type
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Sync ShuttleReference
forward and reverse options
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12 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
46.2 kWReference
46.2 kWReference
Valves
1 or 2Reference
2Reference
Pump flow
30.7 lpmReference
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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
Hydraulic system
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21.2 LReference
Capacity
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21.2 LReference
Pressure
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166.7 barReference
Total flow
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106.4 lpmReference
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
220 cmReference
Weight
6878 to 7760 poundsReference
5997 to 6380 poundsReference
Front tire
7.5x16Reference
11.2/10-24Reference
Rear tire
12x36Reference
16.9/14-30Reference
Ag front
6x19Reference
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Ag rear
14x30Reference
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Length
345 cmReference
374 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: 11.2/10-24. Rear: 16.9/14-30Reference
Optional tires (ag)
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Front: 11.2/10-24. Rear: 13.6/12-36Reference
Clearance (front axle)
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39 cmReference
Front tread
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152 cmReference
Rear tread
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130 to 199 cmReference
Operating
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2893 kgReference
Ballasted
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3526 kgReference
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
184-4
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4WDReference
Capacities
Fuel
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60.6 LReference
Massey Ferguson 184-4 attachments
184-4 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging system
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Lucas C40AReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Battery AH
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92Reference
Battery size
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92 AHReference
Massey Ferguson 184-4 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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2494 kgReference
Speeds
General
Make & Model
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LandiniReference
Power
Rated Power
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68 hpReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
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AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
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540 RPMReference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
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open centerReference
Maximum operating pressure
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2,418 psiReference
Remote Valves
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2Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category IIReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
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position and draft controlReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Length
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374.4 cmReference
Overall Width
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173 cmReference
Front axle clearance
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39.1 cmReference
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.