Compare/Massey Ferguson 178 vs Massey Ferguson 274SK

Massey Ferguson 178 vs Massey Ferguson 274SK

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 178 vs Massey Ferguson 274SK

The Massey Ferguson 178 and the Massey Ferguson 274SK are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 274SK leads on rated power with 63 hp against 62 hp. Massey Ferguson 274SK is the lighter machine (6,439 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 274SK holds more fuel (99.9 L vs 82.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 274SK is the newer design (1983 vs 1968). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 274SK for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 178 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

62 hp

63 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Steering

power assistReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

Engine

liquid-cooledReference

4-cylinderReference

Fuel tank

82.1 LReference

99.9 LReference

Engine

54.4 kWReference

44.7 kWReference

Displacement

4.1 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

101 x 127 mmReference

98 x 127 mmReference

Power

54.4 kWReference

44.7 kWReference

Compression

16:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

Torque

287.5 NmReference

239.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1300Reference

Starter type

electricReference

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Oil capacity

14.2 LReference

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Coolant capacity

27.3 LReference

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Transmission

Multi PowerReference

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Type

unsynchronizedReference

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Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

46.2 kWReference

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Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Pump flow

30.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

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Rear lift

1769 kgReference

2400 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

540/groundReference

540/1000/groundReference

Total flow

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36.0 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

213 cmReference

236 cmReference

Weight

6878 to 7760 poundsReference

3120 kgReference

Front tire

7.5x16Reference

7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

12x36Reference

12.4-36Reference

Ag front

6x19Reference

12.4-24Reference

Ag rear

14x30Reference

12.4-36Reference

Length

345 cmReference

395 cmReference

Width

182 cmReference

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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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Height

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262 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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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.