The Massey Ferguson 6170 tractor hydraulic capacity is 18 gal | 68.1 L, pump flow is 14.9 gpm | 56.4 lpm, and hydraulic pressure is 2931 psi | 202.1 bar.
about 25.5 hydraulic hp from listed pressure and pump flow
Metric capacity vs pump flow
68.1 L capacity with 14.9 gpm pump flow
Massey Ferguson 6170 Hydraulic Comparison Charts
Hydraulic capacity comparison
This model
18 gal
Average
18 gal
Low
8 gal
High
32 gal
Pump flow comparison
This model
14.9 gpm
Average
14 gpm
Low
6 gpm
High
28 gpm
Hydraulic pressure comparison
This model
2,931 psi
Average
2,600 psi
Low
2,100 psi
High
3,200 psi
Rear lift comparison
This model
9,590 lb
Average
7,000 lb
Low
3,000 lb
High
12,000 lb
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the utility and row-crop tractor category. These are comparison guides only; use the operator manual and exact tractor configuration before buying parts, oil, loaders or hydraulic implements.
Is the Massey Ferguson 6170 hydraulic capacity big or small for its size?
The Massey Ferguson 6170 lists 18 gal | 68.1 L of hydraulic capacity, which is close to the 18 gal benchmark for this group. It is a normal-sized hydraulic oil volume for this tractor class, so the bigger performance clues are flow, pressure and lift.
Will the Massey Ferguson 6170 hydraulics feel fast or slow?
The useful speed clue is 14.9 gpm | 56.4 lpm pump flow, close to the 14 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 6170 hydraulic pressure tell you?
The pressure spec is 2931 psi | 202.1 bar, above the 2,600 psi benchmark. That gives the system stronger force potential, but the implement, hoses, couplers and relief settings still have to match.
What matters most for loader speed on the Massey Ferguson 6170?
On the Massey Ferguson 6170, 14.9 gpm | 56.4 lpm pump flow is around normal for loader/cylinder speed, 2,931 psi pressure affects force more than speed, and 9,590 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 6170?
For implement matching, the useful checks are 14.9 gpm flow, 2,931 psi pressure, 9,590 lb listed lift, and 2 to 4 remote/valve listing. That combination is in the normal flow range for this size group, strong on hydraulic force if the cylinders and relief settings match, 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 6170 rear lift capacity strong?
The listed lift figure is 9590 lbs | 4350 kg, above the 7,000 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 6170 hydraulic remotes enough?
The Massey Ferguson 6170 remote/valve listing is 2 to 4. 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 6170 hydraulics handle long hydraulic jobs?
The useful heat clues are 18 gal of hydraulic capacity, 14.9 gpm flow, 2,931 psi pressure, and about 25.5 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 6170 make on paper?
Using 2,931 psi and 14.9 gpm, the rough pressure-flow estimate is about 25.5 hydraulic hp. That is a useful middle-range hydraulic power figure for normal tractor work. It is a comparison number, not engine horsepower.
What do the Massey Ferguson 6170 hitch hydraulic specs mean?
The hitch-side hydraulic clues are that rear hitch type is II, hitch control is electronic draft control, and listed lift is 9590 lbs | 4350 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.
Official information note
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.
