The Case IH Puma 170 tractor hydraulic capacity is 22 gal | 83.3 L, pump flow is 49 gpm (powershift) | 185.5 lpm | 52 gpm (CVT/Optional-PS) | 196.8 lpm, and hydraulic type is closed center pressure flow compensating (PFC).
Case IH Puma 170 Hydraulic Capacity & Flow Specs
| Hydraulic type | closed center pressure flow compensating (PFC) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic capacity | 22 gal | 83.3 L |
| Optional pump flow | 32 gpm (powershift) | 121.1 lpm | 35 gpm (CVT/Optional-PS) | 132.5 lpm |
| Total hydraulic flow | 49 gpm (powershift) | 185.5 lpm | 52 gpm (CVT/Optional-PS) | 196.8 lpm |
| Steering flow | 17 gpm | 64.3 lpm |
| Rear remotes | 3 to 4 (mechanical) |
Case IH Puma 170 Hitch, Remote & Lift Specs
| Rear hitch type | 2/3N |
|---|---|
| Rear lift | 10,200 lbs | 4626 kg | 13,400 lbs (Optional) | 6078 kg |
Case IH Puma 170 Useful Hydraulic Calculations
| Rear lift per hydraulic gallon | 463.6 lb per gal |
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Case IH Puma 170 Hydraulic Comparison Charts
Hydraulic capacity comparison
Pump flow comparison
Rear lift comparison
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the large ag tractor category. These are comparison guides only; use the operator manual and exact tractor configuration before buying parts, oil, loaders or hydraulic implements.
Case IH Puma 170 Steering, Brakes & Mechanical Hydraulic Notes
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
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Case IH Puma 170 Extra Hydraulic Notes
| Total flow | 49 gpm (powershift) | 185.5 lpm |
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Case IH Puma 170 Hydraulic Capacity FAQ
Is the Case IH Puma 170 hydraulic capacity big or small for its size?
The Case IH Puma 170 lists 22 gal | 83.3 L of hydraulic capacity, which is below the 42 gal benchmark for this group. Real talk: that is not automatically bad, but it gives you less oil volume as a heat buffer during loader work, hydraulic motors or long remote use.
Will the Case IH Puma 170 hydraulics feel fast or slow?
The useful speed clue is 49 gpm (powershift) | 185.5 lpm | 52 gpm (CVT/Optional-PS) | 196.8 lpm total hydraulic flow, close to the 50 gpm benchmark for this group. It should be normal for general tractor hydraulic work, assuming the pump and valves are healthy.
What matters most for loader speed on the Case IH Puma 170?
On the Case IH Puma 170, 49 gpm (powershift) | 185.5 lpm | 52 gpm (CVT/Optional-PS) | 196.8 lpm total hydraulic flow is around normal for loader/cylinder speed and 10,200 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 Case IH Puma 170?
For implement matching, the useful checks are 49 gpm flow, 10,200 lb listed lift, 3 to 4 (mechanical) remote/valve listing, and 2/3N hitch. That combination is in the normal flow range for this size group, best kept realistic on heavy rear implements, and has less oil volume to absorb heat during long hydraulic jobs, so match the implement by hydraulic demand, hitch category and actual tractor setup rather than model name alone.
Is the Case IH Puma 170 rear lift capacity strong?
The listed lift figure is 10,200 lbs | 4626 kg | 13,400 lbs (Optional) | 6078 kg, below the 15,500 lb benchmark. Keep rear implements realistic and pay attention to weight carried behind the lift points.
Are the Case IH Puma 170 hydraulic remotes enough?
The Case IH Puma 170 remote/valve listing is 3 to 4 (mechanical). 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 Case IH Puma 170 hydraulics handle long hydraulic jobs?
The useful heat clues are 22 gal of hydraulic capacity and 49 gpm flow. That is a high flow-to-oil-volume ratio, so heat and oil condition matter more during constant hydraulic work.
What do the Case IH Puma 170 hitch hydraulic specs mean?
The hitch-side hydraulic clues are that rear hitch type is 2/3N and listed lift is 10,200 lbs | 4626 kg | 13,400 lbs (Optional) | 6078 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.
What hydraulic system does the Case IH Puma 170 use?
The hydraulic system is listed as closed center pressure flow compensating (PFC) with 49 gpm (powershift) | 185.5 lpm | 52 gpm (CVT/Optional-PS) | 196.8 lpm total hydraulic flow. The system type tells you how the hydraulics are arranged; the flow and pressure numbers tell you more about real-world speed and force.
What should you check before servicing the Case IH Puma 170 hydraulics?
For service planning, the oil-volume figure is 22 gal | 83.3 L, the system is listed as closed center pressure flow compensating (PFC), and flow is listed at 49 gpm. Use the dipstick or sight glass and the operator manual as the final source before servicing.
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 caseih.com website before buying hydraulic oil, servicing the system or sizing hydraulic implements.
