Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 1078
Row Crop
- power
- 75 hp
- displacement
- 305 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Row Crop
Massey Ferguson 1078 vs Massey Ferguson 1085
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 1085
Row Crop
- power
- 81 hp
- displacement
- 318 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1078
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1085
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 1085 higher · +6 hp (+8%)107875 hp
108581 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
1078 is in the 12th percentile; 1085 is in the 14th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 1085 higher · +13 ci (+4%)1078305 ci
1085318 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
1078 is in the 33rd percentile; 1085 is in the 35th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
▲ 1078 higher · +2 (+50%)10786
10854
Median Row Crop Tractor6
1078 is in the 50th percentile; 1085 is in the 17th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 1085 higher · +4 (+50%)10788
108512
Median Row Crop Tractor16
1078 is in the 16th percentile; 1085 is in the 27th · 1,200 models
1078 (A)1085 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1078 | Massey Ferguson 1085 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Massey Ferguson | Same |
| Model | 1078 | 1085 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1078 | Massey Ferguson 1085 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Perkins | Same |
| Model | A.6-305 | A4.318 | — |
| Power Output | 75hp | 81hp | ▲ 1085+6 hp · +8% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,000RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ 1078+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 305ci | 318ci | ▲ 1085+13 ci · +4% |
| Bore | 3.6in | 4.5in | ▲ 1085+0.9 in · +25% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1078 | Massey Ferguson 1085 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Partial power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1078 | Massey Ferguson 1085 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 145in | 154in | ▲ 1085+9 in · +6% |
| Width | 86.6in | 114in | ▲ 1085+27.4 in · +32% |
| Height | 70.9in | 79.1in | ▲ 1085+8.2 in · +12% |
| Operating Weight | 10,046lb | 11,540lb | ▲ 1085+1,494 lb · +15% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1078 | Massey Ferguson 1085 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1078 | Massey Ferguson 1085 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Live | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1078 | Massey Ferguson 1085 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | III | II/III | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 3,550lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1078 | Massey Ferguson 1085 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 | 4x2 | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Mechanical disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1078 | Massey Ferguson 1085 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1078 | Massey Ferguson 1085 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 4gal | 4.1gal | ▲ 1085+0.1 gal · +2% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1078 | Massey Ferguson 1085 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 12th percentile (75 hp)B · 14th percentile (81 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 33rd percentile (305 ci)B · 35th percentile (318 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 17th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 16th percentile (8)B · 27th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 32nd percentile (10,046 lb)B · 44th percentile (11,540 lb)
A · 1078B · 1085Median Row Crop Tractor