Compare/Massey Ferguson 178 vs Massey Ferguson 5435

Massey Ferguson 178 vs Massey Ferguson 5435

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 178 vs Massey Ferguson 5435

The Massey Ferguson 178 and the Massey Ferguson 5435 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 178 leads on rated power with 62 hp against 61 hp. Massey Ferguson 178 is the lighter machine (6,878 kg vs 8,695 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 5435 holds more fuel (151.4 L vs 82.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 5435 is the newer design (2004 vs 1968). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 178 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 5435 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

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Rated power

62 hp

61 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Steering

power assistReference

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Engine

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 5 used for power test.Reference

Fuel tank

82.1 LReference

201.4 LReference

Engine

54.4 kWReference

55.9 kWReference

Displacement

4.1 LReference

4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

101 x 127 mmReference

105 x 127 mmReference

Power

54.4 kWReference

55.9 kWReference

Compression

16:1Reference

19.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

2200Reference

Torque

287.5 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1300Reference

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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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Drawbar (claimed)

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36.5 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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36.2 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IIReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Max power

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36.2 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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45.5 kWReference

Transmission

Multi PowerReference

Dyna-4Reference

Type

unsynchronizedReference

closedReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

46.2 kWReference

44.7 kWReference

Valves

1 or 2Reference

2 to 4Reference

Pump flow

30.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift

1769 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/groundReference

540E/1000Reference

PTO (tested)

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46.0 kWReference

Pressure

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185.1 barReference

Total flow

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109.8 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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3175 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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44.5 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

213 cmReference

246 cmReference

Weight

6878 to 7760 poundsReference

8695 to 9335 poundsReference

Front tire

7.5x16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

12x36Reference

18.4R34Reference

Ag front

6x19Reference

14.9R24 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

14x30Reference

18.4R34Reference

Length

345 cmReference

420 cmReference

Width

182 cmReference

201 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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Height

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275 cmReference

2WD Operating weight

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3944 kgReference

4WD Operating weight

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4234 kgReference

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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Massey Ferguson 5435 attachments

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging amps

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80Reference

Battery CCA

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505Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

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14.8 l/hourReference

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.