Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 178
Utility
- power
- 73 hp
- displacement
- 248 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
Massey Ferguson 178 vs Massey Ferguson 2230
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 2230
Utility
- power
- 73 hp
- displacement
- 258 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 30
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 178
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 2230
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied17873 hp
223073 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
178 is in the 66th percentile; 2230 is in the 66th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 2230 higher · +10 ci (+4%)178248 ci
2230258 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
178 is in the 70th percentile; 2230 is in the 74th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied1784
22304
Median Utility Tractor4
178 is in the 50th percentile; 2230 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 2230 higher · +18 (+150%)17812
223030
Median Utility Tractor12
178 is in the 50th percentile; 2230 is in the 96th · 4,941 models
178 (A)2230 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 2230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Massey Ferguson | Same |
| Model | 178 | 2230 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 2230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Perkins | Same |
| Model | A4.248 | 1004-42 | — |
| Power Output | 73hp | 73hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 2230+200 RPM · +10% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 248ci | 258ci | ▲ 2230+10 ci · +4% |
| Bore | 4in | 4.1in | ▲ 2230+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 2230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial Powershift and Unsynchronized | Sync Shuttle / Two-speed power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 2230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 136in | 158in | ▲ 2230+22 in · +16% |
| Width | 72in | 77.9in | ▲ 2230+5.9 in · +8% |
| Height | 67in | 97.2in | ▲ 2230+30.2 in · +45% |
| Operating Weight | 6,878lb | 7,165lb | ▲ 2230+287 lb · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 2230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 2230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | II | II | Same |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 2230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 2230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 2230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 7.2gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 2230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 66th percentile (73 hp)B · 66th percentile (73 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 70th percentile (248 ci)B · 74th percentile (258 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 96th percentile (30)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 66th percentile (6,878 lb)B · 68th percentile (7,165 lb)
A · 178B · 2230Median Utility Tractor