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 4245
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 4245
Utility
- power
- 73.1 hp
- displacement
- 243 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 178
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 4245
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 4245 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)17873 hp
424573.1 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
178 is in the 66th percentile; 4245 is in the 66th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 178 higher · +5 ci (+2%)178248 ci
4245243 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
178 is in the 70th percentile; 4245 is in the 67th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied1784
42454
Median Utility Tractor4
178 is in the 50th percentile; 4245 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Operating Weight
▲ 4245 higher · +1,347 lb (+20%)1786,878 lb
42458,225 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb
178 is in the 66th percentile; 4245 is in the 77th · 5,107 models
178 (A)4245 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 4245 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Massey Ferguson | Same |
| Model | 178 | 4245 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 4245 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Perkins | Same |
| Model | A4.248 | Perkins Diesel, Serial No. U818783C | — |
| Power Output | 73hp | 73.1hp | ▲ 4245+0.1 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 4245+200 RPM · +10% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 248ci | 243ci | ▲ 178+5 ci · +2% |
| Bore | 4in | 3.9in | ▲ 178+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 4245 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial Powershift and Unsynchronized | 12-speed | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 4245 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 136in | 159in | ▲ 4245+23 in · +17% |
| Width | 72in | 81.1in | ▲ 4245+9.1 in · +13% |
| Height | 67in | 103in | ▲ 4245+36 in · +54% |
| Operating Weight | 6,878lb | 8,225lb | ▲ 4245+1,347 lb · +20% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 4245 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open Center | — |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 4245 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Category II | — |
| Hitch Category | II | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 4245 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 4245 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 4245 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 7.2gal | 4.6gal | ▲ 178+2.6 gal · +57% |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 66th percentile (73 hp)B · 66th percentile (73.1 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 70th percentile (248 ci)B · 67th percentile (243 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 66th percentile (6,878 lb)B · 77th percentile (8,225 lb)
Length
median 137 inA · 49th percentile (136 in)B · 76th percentile (159 in)
A · 178B · 4245Median Utility Tractor