Fendt Farmer 108LS vs Massey Ferguson 178

Side-by-side specs comparison

Fendt Farmer 108LS

Fendt Farmer 108LS

73 HP · 1977–1980

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Massey Ferguson 178

Massey Ferguson 178

73 HP · 1968–1971

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Fendt Farmer 108LS and the Massey Ferguson 178 deliver the same power: 73 HP.
  • The Fendt Farmer 108LS is the more recent model: production started in 1977, versus 1968 for the Massey Ferguson 178.
  • The Fendt Farmer 108LS offers a higher rear lift capacity: 3490 kg versus 1769 kg.

Full specs comparison

Fendt Farmer 108LSMassey Ferguson 178
Power73 HP73 HP
Production years1977–19801968–1971
FuelDieselDiesel
Cylinders44
Displacement4.2 L4.1 L
Weight—3 119 kg
Drive2WD or 4WD2WD or 4WD
TransmissionSynchronizedPartial power shift
Gears (fwd/rev)13 / 412 / 4
Rear lift capacity3 490 kg1 769 kg
Wheelbase222 cm213 cm
Length389 cm345 cm
CabYes—

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