Full Specifications
MASSEY FERGUSON 178 POWER
Engine
73hp / 54.4kW
PTO (claimed)
62hp / 46.2kW
ENGINE DETAIL
Description
Perkins A4.248 diesel 4-cylinder liquid-cooled
Displacement
247.8ci / 4.1L
Bore/Stroke
3.975x5.00inches / 101x 127 mm
Power
73hp / 54.4kW
Compression
16:1
Rated RPM
2000
Torque
212 lb-ft /287.5 Nm
Torque RPM
1300
Starter type
electric
Oil capacity
15qts / 14.2L
Coolant capacity
28.8qts / 27.3L
MASSEY FERGUSON 178 ENGINE
Description
Perkins 4.1L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
21.7gal / 82.1L
TRANSMISSIONS OVERVIEW
Description
12-speed partial powershift 6-speed unsynchronized 8-speed unsynchronized
TRANSMISSION 1
Transmission
Multi Power
Type
partial powershift
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverse
TRANSMISSION 2
Type
unsynchronized
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverse
TRANSMISSION 3
Type
unsynchronized
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse
MECHANICAL
Chassis
4x2 2WD/4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering
power assist
Brakes
dry disc
Cab
Open operator station.
Transmissions
12-speed partial powershift/6-speed unsynchronized/8-speed unsynchronized
HYDRAULICS
Valves
1 or 2
Pump flow
3.1gpm / 11.7lpm (gear)/8.1gpm / 30.7lpm (Multi Power)
TRACTOR HITCH
Rear Type
II
Rear lift
3,900lbs / 1769kg
POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO)
Rear RPM
540/ground
MASSEY FERGUSON 178 TIRES
Ag front
7.5x16/6x19/7.5x16
Ag rear
12x36/15x30/12x38/14x30
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase
84inches / 213cm
Length
136inches / 345cm
Width
72inches / 182cm
Height (steering wheel)
67inches / 170cm
Operating weight
6,878lbs / 3119kg (2WD)/7,760lbs / 3519kg (4WD)
Ground clearance
17.5inches / 44cm
DIMENSIONS & TIRES
Wheelbase
84inches / 213cm
Weight
6878 to 7760 pounds
Front tire
7.5x16
Rear tire
12x36
178 SERIAL NUMBERS
1968
722680
1969
732158
1970
740301
1971
747283