Massey Ferguson 1078 Specs ( 1971-1977 )
Overview
The Massey Ferguson 1078 is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured in Argentina from 1971 to 1977. It features a 75 hp Perkins 5.0L six-cylinder diesel engine paired with an 8-speed gear transmission and an independent rear PTO. The machine is configured with a two-wheel drive system, an open operator station, and a 92.5-inch wheelbase.
Ideal Applications
Powertrain and Transmission:
The tractor is equipped with a 305 cubic inch Perkins A.6-305 diesel engine and a gear transmission providing eight forward and two reverse speeds.
Mechanical and PTO Configuration:
This model features power steering, disc brakes, and an independent 1.375-inch rear PTO rated for 540 RPM at an engine speed of 1680 RPM.
Chassis and Electrical Systems:
The 10046-pound tractor operates on a 12-volt negative ground system with two 86 AH batteries and maintains a 22.5-gallon fuel capacity.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Granadero Baigorria, Santa Fe, Argentina |
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| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Engine
| Engine type | Perkins 5.0L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.58x5.00 inches (91 x 127 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 15.9 qts (15.0 L) |
| Description | Perkins A.6-305 / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 305 ci (5.0 L) |
| Oil capacity | 14.5 qts (13.7 L) |
| Power | 75 hp (55.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Clutch | 304.8mm dry disc |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 36 qts (34.1 L) |
| Transmission type | 8-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Power steering / Disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 22.5 gal (85.2 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 9 gal (34.1 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 9 gal (34.1 L) |
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PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1680 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery AH | 86 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tire | 7.50x18 |
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| Rear tire | 18.4x34 |
| Weight | 10046 lbs (4556 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 92.5 inches (234 cm) |
Speeds
| Description | Speeds with 18.4x34 rear tires. |
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