Tractor · 1968Unverified
Massey Ferguson 178
Massey Ferguson 178 · 62 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
62 hp
Weight
6878 to 7760 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Steeringpower assistReference
Dry disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank82.1 LReference
Engine54.4 kWReference
Perkins A4.248Reference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement4.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke101 x 127 mmReference
Power54.4 kWReference
Compression16:1Reference
Rated RPM2000Reference
Torque287.5 NmReference
Torque RPM1300Reference
Starter typeelectricReference
Oil capacity14.2 LReference
Coolant capacity27.3 LReference
Transmission
12-speed partial powershiftReference
6-speed unsynchronizedReference
8-speed unsynchronizedReference
TransmissionMulti PowerReference
Typepartial powershiftReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference
TypeunsynchronizedReference
Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)46.2 kWReference
Valves1 or 2Reference
Pump flow11.7 lpmReference
Pump flow30.7 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear lift1769 kgReference
Rear PTO Type540/groundReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase213 cmReference
Weight6878 to 7760 poundsReference
Front tire7.5x16Reference
Rear tire12x36Reference
Ag front7.5x16Reference
Ag front6x19Reference
Ag rear12x36Reference
Ag rear15x30Reference
Ag rear12x38Reference
Ag rear14x30Reference
Length345 cmReference
Width182 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)170 cmReference
Operating weight3119 kgReference
Operating weight3519 kgReference
Ground clearance44 cmReference
178 Serial Numbers
1968722680Reference
1969732158Reference
1970740301Reference
1971747283Reference
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Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.