Massey Ferguson 8170 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
Fuel capacity
120 gal | 454.2 L
Starter volts
12
Battery volts
12
Massey Ferguson 8170 Horsepower Comparison Charts
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
200 hp
Average
175 hp
Low
100 hp
High
320 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
165.1 hp
Average
150 hp
Low
85 hp
High
280 hp
Displacement comparison
This model
513.8 ci
Average
520 ci
Low
360 ci
High
750 ci
Rated RPM comparison
This model
2,200 rpm
Average
2,100 rpm
Low
1,600 rpm
High
2,500 rpm
Engine size per PTO HP
This model
2.6 ci/hp
Average
3.3 ci/hp
Low
2 ci/hp
High
5.2 ci/hp
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the large ag tractor category. Use the operator manual and actual engine/tractor configuration before sizing implements or judging working power.
Massey Ferguson 8170 Horsepower FAQ
How much PTO horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 8170 have?
The listed PTO output is 200 hp, above the 175 hp benchmark average. That is the number to use for mowers, balers, augers, pumps and other PTO tools that need up to about 200 hp.
How much drawbar horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 8170 have?
The listed drawbar output is 165.1 hp, close to the 150 hp benchmark average. It gives a realistic pulling-power figure of about 165.1 hp.
Is the Massey Ferguson 8170 better judged by PTO hp or drawbar hp?
The drawbar output is about 82.5% of PTO output, comparing 165.1 drawbar hp with 200 PTO hp. That helps separate pulling ability from PTO implement ability.
How big is the Massey Ferguson 8170 engine?
The engine displacement is 513.8 ci, close to the 520 ci benchmark average. It is close to the normal engine-size range for this horsepower class.
Is the Massey Ferguson 8170 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 2.6 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 513.8 ci and 200 PTO hp. That is a smaller-displacement, higher-output style result.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Massey Ferguson 8170 make?
The output density is about 23.8 PTO hp per liter, using 200 PTO hp and 8.4 L of displacement. Higher hp/L means more output squeezed from each liter; lower hp/L usually means a more relaxed engine tune.
What rpm is the Massey Ferguson 8170 rated at?
The rated speed is 2,200 rpm, close to the 2,100 rpm benchmark average. The 2,200 rpm figure is around normal for this class.
Official information note
Horsepower and engine specs can vary by year, market, engine option, fuel system, test standard and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, spec plate, parts book and official masseyferguson.com website before buying parts, sizing implements or making repair decisions.
