Massey Ferguson 6170 Coolant Capacity (18 gal)

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The Massey Ferguson 6170 tractor cooling system capacity is 18 gal | 68.1 L, coolant type is 50/50 ethylene glycol-based coolant, and coolant change interval is every 600 hours.

Massey Ferguson 6170 Coolant Capacity Details

Cooling system capacity 18 gal | 68.1 L
Coolant type 50/50 ethylene glycol-based coolant
Coolant change interval Every 600 hours
Coolant mixture ratio 50/50 antifreeze and water
Radiator cap pressure 10 psi | 68.9 kPa

Coolant Capacity Comparison Chart

Coolant Capacity Comparison

This model

18 gal

Average

5.5 gal

Low

3 gal

High

9 gal

Benchmarks use practical low, average and high coolant-capacity ranges for the utility tractor category. Use the exact tractor manual before buying coolant.

Massey Ferguson 6170 Extra Coolant Notes

Engine horsepower 97 hp | 72.3 kW
Engine displacement 6 L | 365 cu in
Capacity note For the Massey Ferguson 6170, the listed cooling system capacity is 18 gal | 68.1 L. Buy slightly more coolant than the exact capacity so you have enough for topping off after air burps out.
Mixture note 50/50 antifreeze and water.
Radiator cap note The radiator cap pressure listed for the Massey Ferguson 6170 is 10 psi | 68.9 kPa. Do not replace it with a random cap unless the pressure rating matches.
Refill note Refill slowly, run the tractor until warm with the heater circuit open if fitted, let it cool, then recheck the coolant level. Never remove a hot radiator cap under pressure.

Massey Ferguson 6170 Coolant FAQs

How much coolant does a Massey Ferguson 6170 take?

The Massey Ferguson 6170 takes 18 gal | 68.1 L of coolant. That is well above the normal utility tractor benchmark shown here, so treat it as a full cooling-system service job, not a quick top-up.

Is 18 gal | 68.1 L a lot of coolant for a Massey Ferguson 6170?

Yes. For this tractor category, 18 gal | 68.1 L is well above normal. This is the sort of refill where you want all coolant on hand before draining, because stopping halfway through the job is annoying and messy.

How many coolant jugs do I need for a Massey Ferguson 6170?

Do not underestimate this refill. A 18 gal | 68.1 L system needs about 18 one-gallon containers if you are using premixed coolant. If using concentrate at a 50/50 mix, plan on about 9 gal of concentrate and 9 gal of distilled water. In metric terms, that is roughly 14 x 5 L containers for a full premix refill.

What coolant should I use in a Massey Ferguson 6170?

The listed coolant is 50/50 ethylene glycol-based coolant. Ethylene glycol tells you the base coolant, but the additive package still matters on diesel engines, so match the manual or an approved equivalent. The listed mix is 50/50 antifreeze and water, so do not run straight water except as a short emergency move.

How much concentrate and water does a Massey Ferguson 6170 need?

With the listed 50/50 antifreeze and water mix, a full 18 gal | 68.1 L refill works out to about 9 gal of antifreeze concentrate and 9 gal of distilled water. If using premix, do not add extra water unless the product label says to.

Can I use a different radiator cap on a Massey Ferguson 6170?

The listed cap pressure is 10 psi | 68.9 kPa. Use the same pressure rating when replacing it. The cap is part of the cooling system, not just a lid, and the wrong rating can cause boil-over, leaks or pressure problems.

Official information note

Mistakes do happen. Coolant specs can change by year, engine, market, radiator option and coolant chemistry. Check the operator manual, parts book and official masseyferguson.com website before draining, flushing or refilling the cooling system.