Caterpillar Diesel Fifty vs Massey Ferguson 178

Side-by-side specs comparison

Caterpillar Diesel Fifty

Caterpillar Diesel Fifty

73 HP · 1933–1936

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Massey Ferguson 178

Massey Ferguson 178

73 HP · 1968–1971

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Caterpillar Diesel Fifty and the Massey Ferguson 178 deliver the same power: 73 HP.
  • The Massey Ferguson 178 is the more recent model: production started in 1968, versus 1933 for the Caterpillar Diesel Fifty.

Full specs comparison

Caterpillar Diesel FiftyMassey Ferguson 178
Power73 HP73 HP
Production years1933–19361968–1971
FuelDieselDiesel
Cylinders44
Displacement13.9 L4.1 L
Weight3 119 kg
Drive2WD or 4WD
TransmissionPartial power shift
Gears (fwd/rev)12 / 4
Rear lift capacity1 769 kg
Wheelbase213 cm
Length345 cm

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Caterpillar Diesel Fifty or the Massey Ferguson 178?

The Caterpillar Diesel Fifty and the Massey Ferguson 178 deliver the same power: 73 HP.

Which is more recent, the Caterpillar Diesel Fifty or the Massey Ferguson 178?

The Massey Ferguson 178 is the more recent model: production started in 1968, versus 1933 for the Caterpillar Diesel Fifty.

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