The Massey Ferguson 1160 tractor hydraulic capacity is 7.7 gal | 29.1 L, pump flow is 8.2 gpm | 31.0 lpm, and hydraulic pressure is 2275 psi | 156.9 bar.
Massey Ferguson 1160 Hydraulic Capacity & Flow Specs
| Hydraulic type | open center |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic capacity | 7.7 gal | 29.1 L |
| Hydraulic pressure | 2275 psi | 156.9 bar |
| Pump flow | 8.2 gpm | 31.0 lpm |
| Hydraulic valves | 0 to 2 |
Massey Ferguson 1160 Hitch, Remote & Lift Specs
| Rear hitch type | I |
|---|---|
| Rear hitch control | draft, position, and response control |
| Rear lift at ends | 3086 lbs | 1399 kg |
| Rear lift at 24 inches | 2600 lbs | 1179 kg |
Massey Ferguson 1160 Useful Hydraulic Calculations
| Pump flow per gallon of hydraulic capacity | 1.1 gpm per gal |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic tank turnover estimate | about 0.9 minutes at rated pump flow |
| Rear lift per pump gpm | 317.1 lb per gpm |
| Rear lift per hydraulic gallon | 337.7 lb per gal |
| Estimated hydraulic horsepower | about 10.9 hydraulic hp from listed pressure and pump flow |
| Metric capacity vs pump flow | 29.1 L capacity with 8.2 gpm pump flow |
Massey Ferguson 1160 Hydraulic Comparison Charts
Hydraulic capacity comparison
Pump flow comparison
Hydraulic pressure comparison
Rear lift comparison
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the compact and small utility tractor category. These are comparison guides only; use the operator manual and exact tractor configuration before buying parts, oil, loaders or hydraulic implements.
Massey Ferguson 1160 Hydraulic Capacity FAQ
Is the Massey Ferguson 1160 hydraulic capacity big or small for its size?
The Massey Ferguson 1160 lists 7.7 gal | 29.1 L of hydraulic capacity, above the 6.5 gal benchmark for this group. That bigger oil volume is useful when the tractor is doing longer hydraulic jobs because the system has more fluid in reserve.
Will the Massey Ferguson 1160 hydraulics feel fast or slow?
The useful speed clue is 8.2 gpm | 31.0 lpm pump flow, close to the 8 gpm benchmark for this group. It should be normal for general tractor hydraulic work, assuming the pump and valves are healthy.
What does the Massey Ferguson 1160 hydraulic pressure tell you?
The pressure spec is 2275 psi | 156.9 bar, close to the 2,300 psi benchmark. That is a normal working-pressure number for this tractor category.
What matters most for loader speed on the Massey Ferguson 1160?
On the Massey Ferguson 1160, 8.2 gpm | 31.0 lpm pump flow is around normal for loader/cylinder speed, 2,275 psi pressure affects force more than speed, and 2,600 lb listed lift is the number to watch for implement weight. Flow is the speed number; pressure and lift are the force numbers.
How do you judge hydraulic implement fit on the Massey Ferguson 1160?
For implement matching, the useful checks are 8.2 gpm flow, 2,275 psi pressure, 2,600 lb listed lift, and 0 to 2 remote/valve listing. That combination is in the normal flow range for this size group, normal on pressure for the class, and better suited to heavier mounted implements, so match the implement by hydraulic demand, hitch category and actual tractor setup rather than model name alone.
Is the Massey Ferguson 1160 rear lift capacity strong?
The listed lift figure is 2600 lbs | 1179 kg, above the 1,800 lb benchmark. That points to a stronger hitch setup, but ballast, tire grip and implement length can still be the real limit.
Are the Massey Ferguson 1160 hydraulic remotes enough?
The Massey Ferguson 1160 remote/valve listing is 0 to 2. Because that wording may be optional or configuration-dependent, treat it as a setup check before buying an implement that needs rear hydraulic outlets.
Will the Massey Ferguson 1160 hydraulics handle long hydraulic jobs?
The useful heat clues are 7.7 gal of hydraulic capacity, 8.2 gpm flow, 2,275 psi pressure, and about 10.9 hydraulic hp by the pressure-flow estimate. That is a fairly normal flow-to-oil-volume relationship for mixed tractor work.
How much hydraulic power does the Massey Ferguson 1160 make on paper?
Using 2,275 psi and 8.2 gpm, the rough pressure-flow estimate is about 10.9 hydraulic hp. That is a modest hydraulic power figure, so huge hydraulic loads are not the point of this setup. It is a comparison number, not engine horsepower.
What do the Massey Ferguson 1160 hitch hydraulic specs mean?
The hitch-side hydraulic clues are that rear hitch type is I, hitch control is draft, position, and response control, and listed lift is 2600 lbs | 1179 kg. For real implement choice, hitch category gets it connected, lift capacity gets it raised, and hydraulic flow gets cylinders moving at a usable speed.
Hydraulic capacity, pressure, flow, valves, remotes and lift specs can vary by year, market, transmission, pump option, loader package and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, hydraulic oil dipstick/sight glass, parts book and official masseyferguson.com website before buying hydraulic oil, servicing the system or sizing hydraulic implements.
