![]() Restored MF 178 Multipower - PAVT wheels | |
Model history | |
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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
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- Introduced in 1968
- Dropped in 1971
Factory locations
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Specification
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See Infobox for basic details
Variations and Options
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- 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
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Year | Serial run | Number Built | Notes (Total built ?). |
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1968 | First tractor built | ||
1969 | |||
1970 | |||
1971 | Last built No. | ||
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Preservation
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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 |
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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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