The Massey Ferguson 396 tractor hydraulic capacity is 12.5 gal | 47.3 L, pump flow is 16.7 gpm | 63.2 lpm, and hydraulic type is open center.
Massey Ferguson 396 Hydraulic Capacity & Flow Specs
| Hydraulic type | open center |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic capacity | 12.5 gal | 47.3 L |
| Pump flow | 16.7 gpm | 63.2 lpm |
| Hydraulic valves | 2 |
Massey Ferguson 396 Hitch, Remote & Lift Specs
| Rear hitch type | II |
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Massey Ferguson 396 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 |
| Pump flow per listed valve | 8.3 gpm per valve |
| Metric capacity vs pump flow | 47.3 L capacity with 16.7 gpm pump flow |
Massey Ferguson 396 Hydraulic Comparison Charts
Hydraulic capacity comparison
Pump flow comparison
Valve / remote count 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 396 Steering, Brakes & Mechanical Hydraulic Notes
| Steering | Power steering |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
Massey Ferguson 396 Hydraulic Capacity FAQ
Is the Massey Ferguson 396 hydraulic capacity big or small for its size?
The Massey Ferguson 396 lists 12.5 gal | 47.3 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 396 hydraulics feel fast or slow?
The useful speed clue is 16.7 gpm | 63.2 lpm pump flow, above the 14 gpm benchmark for this group. That is the spec that helps loader cycle speed, remote response and hydraulic implement speed.
What matters most for loader speed on the Massey Ferguson 396?
On the Massey Ferguson 396, 16.7 gpm | 63.2 lpm pump flow points to quicker loader and cylinder movement. Flow is the speed number; pressure and lift are the force numbers.
How do you judge hydraulic implement fit on the Massey Ferguson 396?
For implement matching, the useful checks are 16.7 gpm flow, 2 remote/valve listing, and II hitch. That combination is fast enough on paper for quicker cylinder movement than many tractors in this size group 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.
Are the Massey Ferguson 396 hydraulic remotes enough?
The Massey Ferguson 396 lists 2 for valves/remotes. That is about normal for this category.
Will the Massey Ferguson 396 hydraulics handle long hydraulic jobs?
The useful heat clues are 12.5 gal of hydraulic capacity and 16.7 gpm flow. That is a fairly normal flow-to-oil-volume relationship for mixed tractor work.
What do the Massey Ferguson 396 hitch hydraulic specs mean?
The hitch-side hydraulic clues are that rear hitch type is II. 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 396 use?
The hydraulic system is listed as open center with 16.7 gpm | 63.2 lpm pump 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 Massey Ferguson 396 hydraulics?
For service planning, the oil-volume figure is 12.5 gal | 47.3 L, the system is listed as open center, and flow is listed at 16.7 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 masseyferguson.com website before buying hydraulic oil, servicing the system or sizing hydraulic implements.
