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 294S
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 294S
Utility
- power
- 75 hp
- displacement
- 248 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 178
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 294S
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 294S higher · +2 hp (+3%)17873 hp
294S75 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
178 is in the 66th percentile; 294S is in the 68th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied178248 ci
294S248 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
178 is in the 70th percentile; 294S is in the 70th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied1784
294S4
Median Utility Tractor4
178 is in the 50th percentile; 294S is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied17812
294S12
Median Utility Tractor12
178 is in the 50th percentile; 294S is in the 50th · 4,941 models
178 (A)294S (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 294S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Massey Ferguson | Same |
| Model | 178 | 294S | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 294S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Perkins | Same |
| Model | A4.248 | A4.248 | Same |
| Power Output | 73hp | 75hp | ▲ 294S+2 hp · +3% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 294S+200 RPM · +10% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 248ci | 248ci | Same |
| Bore | 4in | 4in | Same |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 294S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial Powershift and Unsynchronized | Manual | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 294S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 136in | 159in | ▲ 294S+23 in · +17% |
| Width | 72in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 67in | 101in | ▲ 294S+34 in · +51% |
| Operating Weight | 6,878lb | 7,144lb | ▲ 294S+266 lb · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 294S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Power assist | Hydrostatic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 294S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Category II | — |
| Hitch Category | II | Category 2 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 294S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Hydrostatic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 294S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 294S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 7.2gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 66th percentile (73 hp)B · 68th percentile (75 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 70th percentile (248 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 (6,878 lb)B · 68th percentile (7,144 lb)
A · 178B · 294SMedian Utility Tractor