Leyland 282 vs Massey Ferguson MF 178 (A)
10 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because they were not built in overlapping years (1979–1981; 1968–1971). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
10 material differences · 6 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 282 | MF 178 (A) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 81.9 hp | 71 hp | +15% 282 |
| Engine declared | LEYLAND-MOTORS 4/98 TT | Perkins A 4.248 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 3.77 L | 4.07 L | +8% MF 178 (A) |
| Maximum torque declared | 207 lb·ft · 281 N·m | 206 lb·ft · 279 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | Dry Borg and Beck double clutch | Pedal-operated dry double clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 8.0 gpm · 30.2 L/min | 4.3 gpm · 16.4 L/min | +84% 282 |
| Pressure declared | — | 3,001 psi · 207 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 5,199 lb · 2,358 kg | 3,880 lb · 1,760 kg | +34% 282 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 6,795 lb · 3,082 kg | 6,129 lb · 2,780 kg | +11% 282 |
| Wheelbase declared | 80.0 in · 2,032 mm | 84.0 in · 2,134 mm | — |
| Length declared | 146.9 in · 3,730 mm | 135.8 in · 3,450 mm | +8% 282 |
| Width declared | 80.3 in · 2,040 mm | 78.0 in · 1,980 mm | — |
| Height declared | 98.8 in · 2,510 mm | 99.6 in · 2,530 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 15.8 in · 402 mm | 17.3 in · 440 mm | +9% MF 178 (A) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 10.7 ft · 3.27 m | 11.7 ft · 3.57 m | +9% MF 178 (A) |
| Fuel tank declared | 72.1 qt · 68.2 L | 86.6 qt · 82.0 L | +20% MF 178 (A) |
Leyland 282 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Leyland 282”
Massey Ferguson MF 178 (A) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 178”