Specifications, Service, and Repair of Farm and Lawn Tractors

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MF 978 Front End Loader Specs

Compatible Tractors

Tractor Models .......... Massey Ferguson 7718, 7722
Front Tires .......... 420/85R28
Rear Tires .......... 480/80R42

Loader

Model .......... MF 978 MSL
Leveling Configuration .......... Mechanical self leveling
Weight (standard configuration), lb (kg) .......... 775
Lift cylinder (rod diameter), in (mm) .......... 95/50
Backet cylinder (rod diameter), in (mm) .......... 100/50

Buckets and Attachments

Bucket Width (Light material), in (mm) .......... 87 (2210)
87" Bucket capacity, cu.ft (cu.m) .......... 44 (1.25)
Bucket Width (Snow), in (mm) .......... 95 (2413)
95 inch Bucket capacity, cu.ft (cu.m) .......... 60 (1.70)
Bucket Width (High Volume), in (mm) .......... 102 (2600)
102-in Bucket capacity, ft3 (m3) .......... 65 (1.85)
Bucket Width (Standard Material), in (mm) .......... 96 (2450)
96-in Bucket capacity, ft3 (m3) .......... 28.6 (0.81)
Square Bale Fork Width (5 tines), in (mm) .......... 76 (1900)
Maxi Grapple Width, in (mm) .......... 83 (2100)
Maxi Grapple Width, in (mm) .......... 102 (2600)

Massey Ferguson 978 Loader Dimensions

Maximum lift height at pivot pin, in (mm) .......... 177.9 (4500)
Maximum lift height under level bucket, in (mm) .......... 166.0 (4200)
Maximum dump angle at maximum height, degrees .......... 52
Maximum rollback angle at ground level, degrees .......... 44

Operating Specifications

Lift capacity to maximum height at pivot pin, lb (kg) .......... 6204 (2820)
Lift capacity to ground level at pivot pin, lb (kg) .......... 7436 (3380)
Lift capacity to maximum height at 800 mm from pivot pin, lb (kg) .......... 5346 (2430)
Lift capacity to 1.5m height at 800 mm from pivot pin, lb (kg) .......... 5940 (2700)
Lift capacity to ground level at 800 mm from pivot pin, lb (kg) .......... 6380 (2900)
Rollback force at ground level at 800 mm, lb (kg) .......... 9856 (4480)

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MF FRONT END LOADERS

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MF TRACTORS MAINTENANCE

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MF TRACTORS TROUBLESHOOTING
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3050 3120 3640 3709 4245
4455 5320 5455 5613 6150
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