Compare/Massey Ferguson 178 vs Massey Ferguson 85

Massey Ferguson 178 vs Massey Ferguson 85

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 178 vs Massey Ferguson 85

The Massey Ferguson 178 and the Massey Ferguson 85 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 85 is the lighter machine (2,602 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 85 holds more fuel (87.1 L vs 82.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 178 is the newer design (1968 vs 1959). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 178 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 85 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

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 2 used for pull test.Reference

Fuel tank

82.1 LReference

87.1 LReference

Engine

54.4 kWReference

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Displacement

4.1 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

101 x 127 mmReference

102 x 140 mmReference

Power

54.4 kWReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

15.2:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

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

6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

27.3 LReference

14.2 LReference

Plows

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5Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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41.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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46.4 kWReference

Max power

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41.2 kWReference

Transmission

Multi PowerReference

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Type

unsynchronizedReference

open centerReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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304.8mm mechanical dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

46.2 kWReference

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Valves

1 or 2Reference

2Reference

Pump flow

30.7 lpmReference

26.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Rear lift

1769 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/groundReference

540Reference

PTO (tested)

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46.4 kWReference

Control

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mechanical lower-link draft controlReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Engine RPM

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540@1500Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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39.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

213 cmReference

223 cmReference

Weight

6878 to 7760 poundsReference

2602 kgReference

Front tire

7.5x16Reference

6.00x16Reference

Rear tire

12x36Reference

15x30 (standard)Reference

Ag front

6x19Reference

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Ag rear

14x30Reference

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Length

345 cmReference

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Width

182 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

170 cmReference

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Operating weight

3519 kgReference

2602 kgReference

Ground clearance

44 cmReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00x16. Rear: 12x30 (high-arc)Reference

Height

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163 cmReference

Ballasted weight

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5100 kgReference

Rear tread

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142 to 233 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

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row-cropReference

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westernReference

Massey Ferguson 85 attachments

85 Serial Number Location

85 Serial Numbers

1958

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800001Reference

1959

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800048Reference

1960

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804355Reference

1961

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807750Reference

1962

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808564Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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22.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3930 kgReference

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.