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Tractor · 1968Unverified

Massey Ferguson 178

Name: Massey Ferguson 178
Brand: Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 178 · 62 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 178 is a compact tractor model with a rated output of 62 hp. It was manufactured between 1968 and 1971. The tractor features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, which drives a four-wheel drive system via a powershift transmission. Its listed weight ranges from 6878 to 7760 pounds and is suited for tasks on approximately up to 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

59 rows

Recorded power

62 hp

Recorded weight

3119 kg

Transmissions

12-speed partial powershift

Production years

1968-1971

Verified variants

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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

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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