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 590
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 590
Row Crop
- power
- 75 hp
- displacement
- 248 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1078
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 590
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
= Effectively tied107875 hp
59075 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
1078 is in the 12th percentile; 590 is in the 12th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 1078 higher · +57 ci (+23%)1078305 ci
590248 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
1078 is in the 33rd percentile; 590 is in the 16th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
▲ 1078 higher · +2 (+50%)10786
5904
Median Row Crop Tractor6
1078 is in the 50th percentile; 590 is in the 17th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied10788
5908
Median Row Crop Tractor16
1078 is in the 16th percentile; 590 is in the 16th · 1,200 models
1078 (A)590 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1078 | Massey Ferguson 590 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Massey Ferguson | Same |
| Model | 1078 | 590 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1078 | Massey Ferguson 590 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Perkins | Same |
| Model | A.6-305 | A4.248 | — |
| Power Output | 75hp | 75hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 590+200 RPM · +10% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ 1078+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 305ci | 248ci | ▲ 1078+57 ci · +23% |
| Bore | 3.6in | 3.9in | ▲ 590+0.3 in · +8% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1078 | Massey Ferguson 590 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1078 | Massey Ferguson 590 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 145in | 153in | ▲ 590+8 in · +6% |
| Width | 86.6in | 79.9in | ▲ 1078+6.7 in · +8% |
| Height | 70.9in | 100in | ▲ 590+29.1 in · +41% |
| Operating Weight | 10,046lb | 6,660lb | ▲ 1078+3,386 lb · +51% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1078 | Massey Ferguson 590 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1078 | Massey Ferguson 590 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Live, Independent (optional) | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1078 | Massey Ferguson 590 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | III | II | — |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 4,895lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1078 | Massey Ferguson 590 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1078 | Massey Ferguson 590 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1078 | Massey Ferguson 590 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 4gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1078 | Massey Ferguson 590 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab with heater or ROPS (option) | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 12th percentile (75 hp)B · 12th percentile (75 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 33rd percentile (305 ci)B · 16th percentile (248 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 17th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 16th percentile (8)B · 16th percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 32nd percentile (10,046 lb)B · 14th percentile (6,660 lb)
A · 1078B · 590Median Row Crop Tractor