The Massey Ferguson 461 tractor engine horsepower is 75 hp | 55.9 kW, and PTO horsepower is 55 hp | 41.0 kW.
Massey Ferguson 461 Horsepower Specs
| Engine gross horsepower | 75 hp | 55.9 kW |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower claimed | 55 hp | 41.0 kW |
Massey Ferguson 461 Useful Horsepower Calculations
| PTO-to-engine power transfer | 73.3% of engine hp reaches the PTO |
|---|---|
| Engine size per PTO horsepower | 3.7 ci per PTO hp |
| PTO horsepower per liter | 16.7 PTO hp per L |
| Engine size per engine horsepower | 2.7 ci per engine hp |
| Engine horsepower per liter | 22.7 engine hp per L |
Massey Ferguson 461 Engine Specs
| Engine type | turbocharged diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 201.4 ci | 3.3 L |
| Bore and stroke | 4.134×5.00 inches | 105 x 127 mm |
Massey Ferguson 461 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
| Starter volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Massey Ferguson 461 Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Displacement comparison
Engine size per PTO 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 461 Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 461 have?
The listed engine output is 75 hp, close to the 80 hp benchmark average. That puts the tractor in a normal working range for this benchmark group, with 75 hp as the main engine number.
How much PTO horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 461 have?
The listed PTO output is 55 hp, below the 65 hp benchmark average. For real use, size PTO implements below or near 55 hp rather than using a bigger engine-horsepower number.
How much engine power reaches the PTO on the Massey Ferguson 461?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 73.3%, from 75 engine hp to 55 PTO hp. That is a noticeable drop, so implement sizing should be conservative.
How big is the Massey Ferguson 461 engine?
The engine displacement is 201.4 ci, below the 260 ci benchmark average. Smaller displacement usually means less engine size behind each horsepower number.
Is the Massey Ferguson 461 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 3.7 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 201.4 ci and 55 PTO hp. That is close to the normal benchmark for this category.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Massey Ferguson 461 make?
The output density is about 16.7 PTO hp per liter, using 55 PTO hp and 3.3 L of displacement. Higher hp/L means more output squeezed from each liter; lower hp/L usually means a more relaxed engine tune.
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.
