The Massey Ferguson 174-4 tractor hydraulic capacity is 5.5 gal | 20.8 L, pump flow is 7.4 gpm | 28.0 lpm, and hydraulic pressure is 2418 psi | 166.7 bar.
Massey Ferguson 174-4 Hydraulic Capacity & Flow Specs
| Hydraulic type | open center |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic capacity | 5.5 gal | 20.8 L |
| Hydraulic pressure | 2418 psi | 166.7 bar |
| Pump flow | 7.4 gpm | 28.0 lpm |
Massey Ferguson 174-4 Hitch, Remote & Lift Specs
| Rear hitch type | II |
|---|---|
| Rear hitch control | position and draft control |
| Rear lift at ends | 5842 lbs | 2649 kg |
Massey Ferguson 174-4 Useful Hydraulic Calculations
| Pump flow per gallon of hydraulic capacity | 1.3 gpm per gal |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic tank turnover estimate | about 0.7 minutes at rated pump flow |
| Rear lift per pump gpm | 789.5 lb per gpm |
| Rear lift per hydraulic gallon | 1,062.2 lb per gal |
| Estimated hydraulic horsepower | about 10.4 hydraulic hp from listed pressure and pump flow |
| Metric capacity vs pump flow | 20.8 L capacity with 7.4 gpm pump flow |
Massey Ferguson 174-4 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 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.
Massey Ferguson 174-4 Steering, Brakes & Mechanical Hydraulic Notes
| Steering | Power steering |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Dry disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Massey Ferguson 174-4 Hydraulic Capacity FAQ
Is the Massey Ferguson 174-4 hydraulic capacity big or small for its size?
The Massey Ferguson 174-4 lists 5.5 gal | 20.8 L of hydraulic capacity, which is below the 18 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 Massey Ferguson 174-4 hydraulics feel fast or slow?
The useful speed clue is 7.4 gpm | 28.0 lpm pump flow, below the 14 gpm benchmark for this group. Expect hydraulic functions to be steady rather than fast, especially with loaders or big cylinders.
What does the Massey Ferguson 174-4 hydraulic pressure tell you?
The pressure spec is 2418 psi | 166.7 bar, close to the 2,600 psi benchmark. That is a normal working-pressure number for this tractor category.
What matters most for loader speed on the Massey Ferguson 174-4?
On the Massey Ferguson 174-4, 7.4 gpm | 28.0 lpm pump flow points to slower loader and cylinder movement, 2,418 psi pressure affects force more than speed, and 5,842 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 174-4?
For implement matching, the useful checks are 7.4 gpm flow, 2,418 psi pressure, 5,842 lb listed lift, and II hitch. That combination is more likely to feel slow on loaders, rear remotes and large cylinders, normal on pressure for the class, and best kept realistic on heavy rear implements, so match the implement by hydraulic demand, hitch category and actual tractor setup rather than model name alone.
Is the Massey Ferguson 174-4 rear lift capacity strong?
The listed lift figure is 5842 lbs | 2649 kg, below the 7,000 lb benchmark. Keep rear implements realistic and pay attention to weight carried behind the lift points.
Will the Massey Ferguson 174-4 hydraulics handle long hydraulic jobs?
The useful heat clues are 5.5 gal of hydraulic capacity, 7.4 gpm flow, 2,418 psi pressure, and about 10.4 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 174-4 make on paper?
Using 2,418 psi and 7.4 gpm, the rough pressure-flow estimate is about 10.4 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 174-4 hitch hydraulic specs mean?
The hitch-side hydraulic clues are that rear hitch type is II, hitch control is position and draft control, and listed lift is 5842 lbs | 2649 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 Massey Ferguson 174-4 use?
The hydraulic system is listed as open center with 7.4 gpm | 28.0 lpm pump flow and 2418 psi | 166.7 bar pressure. The system type tells you how the hydraulics are arranged; the flow and pressure numbers tell you more about real-world speed and force.
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.
