 Restored MF 178 Multipower - PAVT wheels | |
| Model history | |
|---|---|
| Model introduced | 1968 |
| Model discontinued | 1971 |
| Model status | Discontinued |
| No. produced | Unknown |
| Preceded by | Massey Ferguson 65 |
| Engine Specification | |
| Engine make | Perkins |
| Engine model | Perkins A4.248 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Power hp | 62 (PTO) |
| Power kW | 46 |
| Governed rpm | {{{governedrpm}}} |
| Displacement cu in /(litre) | 248 cu in |
| No. of Cylinders | 4 |
| Bore in (mm) | 3.975 inches |
| Stroke in (mm) | 5 inches |
| Cooling system | Water |
| Naturally aspirated, Turbo or Supercharged | NA |
| Transmission Details | |
| Transmission type | Manual or Multipower |
| Clutch | Dual 11" / 9" |
| Gearbox make | MF |
| Forward | 6 or 12 |
| Reverse | 2 or 4 |
| Drive | 2WD |
| General Data | |
| Linkage Category | Cat I, Cat II |
| Lift capacity (lb/kg) | 3900 lb |
| Tyre Sizes (std/options) | |
| Front | 6.0 x 19 Std or 7.5 x 16 (opt) |
| Rear | 12 x 36 Std or 15x30, 12x38, 14x30 (opt) |
| Tractor Dimensions | |
| Length (inches/metres) | 136 in |
| Width (inches/meters) | 72 in (std track) |
| Height (inches/meters) | 67 in (steering wheel) |
| Weight (nominal) lb/kg | 6,500 lb |
| Turning circle (nominal) inches/meters | 23' 6 " |
| Wheelbase | 84 in |
| Other info | |
| Factories | UK, France, Spain EBRO Massey Ferguson 178 |
| Plow rating | Unknown |
| Approximate Cost new in (year) | ? |
The Massey Ferguson 178 was built by Massey Ferguson from 1968 to 1971 in the UK, France and by Ebro in Spain. It had a 62 hp (46 kW) Perkins engine.
Model History 
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Timeline Edit
- Introduced in 1968
- Dropped in 1971
Factory locations Edit
Specification Edit
See Infobox for basic details
Variations and Options Edit
- PAVT wheels
- Weather protection cab
- 4-WD conversion by Selene of Italy
- 4-WD (unequal wheels size) conversion by Four Wheel Traction Ltd of the UK
- 4-WD (equal wheels size) conversion by Four Wheel Traction Ltd of the UK
- Row-Crop (tricycle) version for USA.
- Ebro 178
Serial Numbers Information Edit
| Year | Serial run | Number Built | Notes (Total built ?). |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | First tractor built | ||
| 1969 | |||
| 1970 | |||
| 1971 | Last built No. | ||
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Preservation Edit
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| Make + Model No. | Reg No. (if known) | Serial No. | Build-Date | Engine-Type/Make | Owner (if known) | Photo | Were seen/Featured in | Other info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF 178 MFWD | GWC 398H | sn ? | year ? | Perkins | owner ? | 
| At Hollowell Steam Rally/2010 | Fitted with Four Wheel Traction Ltd 4-WD conversion |
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