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Deutz-FahrModel A
Deutz-Fahr DX 3.90
Utility
- power
- 75 hp
- displacement
- 249 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
Deutz-Fahr DX 3.90 vs Massey Ferguson 178
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 178
Utility
- power
- 73 hp
- displacement
- 248 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Deutz-FahrDeutz-Fahr DX 3.90
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 178
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ DX 3.90 higher · +2 hp (+3%)DX 3.9075 hp
17873 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
DX 3.90 is in the 68th percentile; 178 is in the 66th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ DX 3.90 higher · +1 ci (<1%)DX 3.90249 ci
178248 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
DX 3.90 is in the 70th percentile; 178 is in the 70th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedDX 3.904
1784
Median Utility Tractor4
DX 3.90 is in the 50th percentile; 178 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tiedDX 3.9012
17812
Median Utility Tractor12
DX 3.90 is in the 50th percentile; 178 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
DX 3.90 (A)178 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Deutz-Fahr DX 3.90 | Massey Ferguson 178 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Deutz-Fahr | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | DX 3.90 | 178 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Deutz-Fahr DX 3.90 | Massey Ferguson 178 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Deutz | Perkins | — |
| Model | F4L 913 | A4.248 | — |
| Power Output | 75hp | 73hp | ▲ DX 3.90+2 hp · +3% |
| Rated RPM | 2,350RPM | 2,000RPM | ▲ DX 3.90+350 RPM · +18% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 249ci | 248ci | ▲ DX 3.90+1 ci · <1% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 4in | ▲ 178+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 4.8in | 5in | ▲ 178+0.2 in · +4% |
Transmission
| Spec | Deutz-Fahr DX 3.90 | Massey Ferguson 178 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 12-speed partially synchronized | Partial Powershift and Unsynchronized | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Deutz-Fahr DX 3.90 | Massey Ferguson 178 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 158in | 136in | ▲ DX 3.90+22 in · +16% |
| Width | 82.3in | 72in | ▲ DX 3.90+10.3 in · +14% |
| Height | 101in | 67in | ▲ DX 3.90+34 in · +51% |
| Operating Weight | 6,922lb | 6,878lb | ▲ DX 3.90+44 lb · <1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Deutz-Fahr DX 3.90 | Massey Ferguson 178 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power assist | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Deutz-Fahr DX 3.90 | Massey Ferguson 178 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category II | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | 3 | II | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Deutz-Fahr DX 3.90 | Massey Ferguson 178 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power assist | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Deutz-Fahr DX 3.90 | Massey Ferguson 178 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Not recorded | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Deutz-Fahr DX 3.90 | Massey Ferguson 178 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 7.2gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Deutz-Fahr DX 3.90 | Massey Ferguson 178 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 68th percentile (75 hp)B · 66th percentile (73 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 70th percentile (249 ci)B · 70th percentile (248 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 66th percentile (6,922 lb)B · 66th percentile (6,878 lb)
A · DX 3.90B · 178Median Utility Tractor