Massey Ferguson 1078

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 1078 is a row crop tractor built for farm work. It has a 2-wheel drive system and power steering, making it easy to control in the fields. The tractor uses a gear transmission with 8 forward gears and 2 reverse gears, giving farmers options for different tasks.

Under the hood, the Massey Ferguson 1078 has a Perkins A.6-305 engine. This diesel engine has 6 cylinders and is liquid-cooled to keep it running smoothly. It produces 75 horsepower, which is below average for tractors but still good for many farm jobs. The engine size is average compared to other tractors. The tractor weighs 10,046 pounds, which is also average for its class. It's 144.9 inches long, 86.6 inches wide, and 70.9 inches tall at the steering wheel. The Massey Ferguson 1078 has agricultural tires and a category III hitch, making it ready for various farm implements.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 75 hp (55.9 kW)

Transmission: Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 10046 lb (4557 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Massey Ferguson 1078 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Massey Ferguson 1078 is Below Average. It is greater than 11% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.1K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Massey Ferguson 1078 is Average. It is greater than 31% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Massey Ferguson 1078 is Average. It is greater than 32% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Massey Ferguson 1078 is Below Average. It is greater than 17% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Perkins
Model
A.6-305
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Diesel
Cylinders
6
Displacement
305 ci (5.0 L)
Bore
3.58 in (90.9 mm)
Stroke
5.00 in (127.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2000
Power Output
75 hp (55.9 kW)

Transmission

Type
Gear
Forward Gears
8
Reverse Gears
2

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power