Massey Ferguson 178 Technical Specifications
Massey Ferguson 178 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1968 – 1971.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Massey Ferguson 178 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
Massey Ferguson 178 Production
Manufacturer: | |
Manufacturer: | Massey Ferguson |
Engine: | |
Engine: | 73 hp 54.4 kW |
PTO (claimed): | 62 hp 46.2 kW |
Massey Ferguson 178 Engine | |
Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank: | 21.7 gal 82.1 L |
Mechanical | |
Chassis: | 4×2 2WD |
4×4 MFWD 4WD | |
Steering: | power assist |
Brakes: | dry disc |
Cab: | Open operator station. |
Transmissions: | 12-speed partial powershift |
6-speed unsynchronized | |
8-speed unsynchronized |
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Hydraulics | |
Valves: | 1 or 2 |
Pump flow: | 3.1 gpm 11.7 lpm (gear) |
8.1 gpm 30.7 lpm (Multi Power) |
Tractor hitch | |
Rear Type: | II |
Rear lift: | 3,900 lbs 1769 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
Rear RPM: | 540/ground |
Dimensions & Tires | |
Wheelbase: | 84 inches 213 cm |
Weight: | 6878 to 7760 pounds |
Front tire: | 7.5×16 |
Rear tire: | 12×36 |
Full dimensions and tires … |
178 Serial Numbers | |
1968: | 722680 |
1969: | 732158 |
1970: | 740301 |
1971: | 747283 |
Massey Ferguson 178 Mechanical
Chassis: | 4×2 2WD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4×4 MFWD 4WD | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Steering: | power assist | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brakes: | dry disc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cab: | Open operator station. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmissions: | 12-speed partial powershift | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6-speed unsynchronized | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8-speed unsynchronized | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hydraulics
Tracktor Hitch
Power Take-off (PTO)
Title serial numbers
What year is my Massey Ferguson 178? Serial Number DecoderThe serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers. The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list. Massey Ferguson 178 Engine detail
Massey Ferguson 178 Dimensions
FAQIs Massey Ferguson 178 a good tractor? The Massey Ferguson 178 is one of the great tractors in the Massey Ferguson stable, and it has earned Massey Ferguson a fantastic reputation. How much oil does a Massey Ferguson 178 take? Check out the Massey Ferguson 178 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity. Do tractors have VIN numbers? Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body. What was the last year Massey Ferguson made the 178? The Massey Ferguson 178 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1968 – 1971 |