Massey Ferguson MF 178 (A) vs Massey Ferguson MF 194 (A)
9 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (2WD; 2WD / 4WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1968–1971; 1980–1983). 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
9 material differences · 6 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | MF 178 (A) | MF 194 (A) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 71 hp | 74.0 hp | — |
| Engine declared | Perkins A 4.248 | Perkins A 4.248 | — |
| Displacement declared | 4.07 L | 4.07 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 206 lb·ft · 279 N·m | 212 lb·ft · 287 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | +20% MF 178 (A) |
| Clutch declared | Pedal-operated dry double clutch | — | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 4.3 gpm · 16.4 L/min | 7.1 gpm · 26.7 L/min | +63% MF 194 (A) |
| Pressure declared | 3,001 psi · 207 bar | 2,489 psi · 172 bar | +20% MF 178 (A) |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 3,880 lb · 1,760 kg | 4,134 lb · 1,875 kg | +7% MF 194 (A) |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 6,129 lb · 2,780 kg | 5,952 lb · 2,700 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 84.0 in · 2,134 mm | 90.2 in · 2,290 mm | +7% MF 194 (A) |
| Length declared | 135.8 in · 3,450 mm | 148.8 in · 3,780 mm | +10% MF 194 (A) |
| Width declared | 78.0 in · 1,980 mm | — | — |
| Height declared | 99.6 in · 2,530 mm | 91.3 in · 2,320 mm | +9% MF 178 (A) |
| Ground clearance declared | 17.3 in · 440 mm | — | — |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 11.7 ft · 3.57 m | 12.0 ft · 3.65 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 86.6 qt · 82.0 L | 64.5 qt · 61.0 L | +34% MF 178 (A) |
Massey Ferguson MF 178 (A) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 178”
Massey Ferguson MF 194 (A) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 194”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 178”