Massey Ferguson 168 Horsepower & PTO HP

Quick answer:

The Massey Ferguson 168 tractor engine horsepower is 69 hp | 51.5 kW, and PTO horsepower is 59 hp | 44.0 kW.

Engine HP69 hp | 51.5 kW
PTO HP59 hp | 44.0 kW
PTO Transfer85.5%
Torque200 lb-ft | 271.2 Nm
Displacement236 ci | 3.9 L

Massey Ferguson 168 Horsepower Specs

Engine horsepower 69 hp | 51.5 kW
PTO horsepower claimed 59 hp | 44.0 kW

Massey Ferguson 168 Useful Horsepower Calculations

PTO-to-engine power transfer 85.5% of engine hp reaches the PTO
Engine size per PTO horsepower 4 ci per PTO hp
PTO horsepower per liter 15.1 PTO hp per L
Engine size per engine horsepower 3.4 ci per engine hp
Engine horsepower per liter 17.7 engine hp per L
Torque per PTO horsepower 3.4 lb-ft per PTO hp
Fuel tank per PTO horsepower 0.4 gal per PTO hp
Rated speed per PTO horsepower 33.9 rpm per PTO hp

Massey Ferguson 168 Engine Specs

Displacement 236 ci | 3.9 L
Bore and stroke 3.85×4.80 inches | 98 x 122 mm
Compression 16:1
Rated RPM 2000
Torque 200 lb-ft | 271.2 Nm
Torque RPM 1250

Massey Ferguson 168 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs

Fuel capacity 21 gal | 79.5 L
Starter volts 12

Massey Ferguson 168 Horsepower Comparison Charts

Engine horsepower comparison

This model

69 hp

Average

80 hp

Low

45 hp

High

120 hp

PTO horsepower comparison

This model

59 hp

Average

65 hp

Low

35 hp

High

105 hp

Displacement comparison

This model

236 ci

Average

260 ci

Low

150 ci

High

380 ci

Torque comparison

This model

200 lb-ft

Average

240 lb-ft

Low

120 lb-ft

High

420 lb-ft

Rated RPM comparison

This model

2,000 rpm

Average

2,200 rpm

Low

1,800 rpm

High

2,700 rpm

Engine size per PTO HP

This model

4 ci/hp

Average

3.5 ci/hp

Low

2.2 ci/hp

High

5.8 ci/hp

Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the utility tractor category. Use the operator manual and actual engine/tractor configuration before sizing implements or judging working power.

Massey Ferguson 168 Horsepower FAQ

How much horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 168 have?

The listed engine output is 69 hp, below the 80 hp benchmark average. That is a lower-power result, so the smarter match is lighter implements and jobs that do not demand more than about 69 hp.

How much PTO horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 168 have?

The listed PTO output is 59 hp, close to the 65 hp benchmark average. Use 59 PTO hp as the practical implement-sizing number.

How much engine power reaches the PTO on the Massey Ferguson 168?

The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 85.5%, from 69 engine hp to 59 PTO hp. That is a normal usable range for judging PTO implement fit.

How big is the Massey Ferguson 168 engine?

The engine displacement is 236 ci, close to the 260 ci benchmark average. It is close to the normal engine-size range for this horsepower class.

Is the Massey Ferguson 168 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?

The engine has about 4 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 236 ci and 59 PTO hp. That points to a larger-displacement, lower-stress style setup.

How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Massey Ferguson 168 make?

The output density is about 15.1 PTO hp per liter, using 59 PTO hp and 3.9 L of displacement. Higher hp/L means more output squeezed from each liter; lower hp/L usually means a more relaxed engine tune.

How much torque does the Massey Ferguson 168 have?

The listed torque is 200 lb-ft, below the 240 lb-ft benchmark average. With 200 lb-ft listed, gearing matters more when the tractor is loaded hard.

Does the Massey Ferguson 168 have good torque for its PTO horsepower?

The torque-to-PTO-power figure is about 3.4 lb-ft per PTO hp, using 200 lb-ft and 59 PTO hp. A higher number usually points to a slower, gruntier working feel.

What rpm is the Massey Ferguson 168 rated at?

The rated speed is 2,000 rpm, close to the 2,200 rpm benchmark average. The 2,000 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.