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 573
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 573
Utility
- power
- 72 hp
- displacement
- 269 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 178
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 573
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 178 higher · +1 hp (+1%)17873 hp
57372 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
178 is in the 66th percentile; 573 is in the 65th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 573 higher · +21 ci (+8%)178248 ci
573269 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
178 is in the 70th percentile; 573 is in the 78th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied1784
5734
Median Utility Tractor4
178 is in the 50th percentile; 573 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 178 higher · +4 (+50%)17812
5738
Median Utility Tractor12
178 is in the 50th percentile; 573 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
178 (A)573 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 573 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Massey Ferguson | Same |
| Model | 178 | 573 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 573 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Perkins | Same |
| Model | A4.248 | 1104C-44 | — |
| Power Output | 73hp | 72hp | ▲ 178+1 hp · +1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 573+200 RPM · +10% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 248ci | 269ci | ▲ 573+21 ci · +8% |
| Bore | 4in | 4.1in | ▲ 573+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 573 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial Powershift and Unsynchronized | Gear type with dry disc clutch | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 573 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 136in | 141in | ▲ 573+5 in · +4% |
| Width | 72in | 78.7in | ▲ 573+6.7 in · +9% |
| Height | 67in | 102in | ▲ 573+35 in · +52% |
| Operating Weight | 6,878lb | 5,578lb | ▲ 178+1,300 lb · +23% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 573 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 573 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Live | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 573 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | II | II | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 3,947lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 573 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Independent hydraulic wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 573 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 573 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 7.2gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 178 | Massey Ferguson 573 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Two-post foldable ROPS | — |
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 · 78th percentile (269 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 66th percentile (6,878 lb)B · 52nd percentile (5,578 lb)
A · 178B · 573Median Utility Tractor