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 435 Xtra
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 435 Xtra
Utility
- power
- 72 hp
- displacement
- 269 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 178
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 435 Xtra
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 178 higher · +1 hp (+1%)17873 hp
435 Xtra72 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
178 is in the 66th percentile; 435 Xtra is in the 65th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 435 Xtra higher · +21 ci (+8%)178248 ci
435 Xtra269 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
178 is in the 70th percentile; 435 Xtra is in the 77th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied1784
435 Xtra4
Median Utility Tractor4
178 is in the 50th percentile; 435 Xtra is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied17812
435 Xtra12
Median Utility Tractor12
178 is in the 50th percentile; 435 Xtra is in the 50th · 4,941 models
178 (A)435 Xtra (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 435 Xtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Massey Ferguson | Same |
| Model | 178 | 435 Xtra | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 435 Xtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Perkins | Same |
| Model | A4.248 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 73hp | 72hp | ▲ 178+1 hp · +1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 1,400RPM | ▲ 178+600 RPM · +43% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 248ci | 269ci | ▲ 435 Xtra+21 ci · +8% |
| Bore | 4in | 4.1in | ▲ 435 Xtra+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 435 Xtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial Powershift and Unsynchronized | Synchromesh | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 435 Xtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 136in | 163in | ▲ 435 Xtra+27 in · +20% |
| Width | 72in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 67in | 102in | ▲ 435 Xtra+35 in · +52% |
| Operating Weight | 6,878lb | 6,327lb | ▲ 178+551 lb · +9% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 435 Xtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Power assist | Hydrostatic Power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 435 Xtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | II | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 435 Xtra | 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 435 Xtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 435 Xtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 7.2gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 66th percentile (73 hp)B · 65th percentile (72 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 70th percentile (248 ci)B · 77th percentile (269 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 · 60th percentile (6,327 lb)
A · 178B · 435 XtraMedian Utility Tractor