The Massey Ferguson 461 tractor hydraulic oil capacity was not listed in the scraped specs, but hydraulic pump flow is 4.4 gpm (3-point) | 16.7 lpm, hydraulic type is open center, and valves/remotes are listed as 2.
Massey Ferguson 461 Hydraulic Capacity & Flow Specs
| Hydraulic type | open center |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 4.4 gpm (3-point) | 16.7 lpm |
| Total hydraulic flow | 18.9 gpm | 71.5 lpm | with Optional combining valve |
| Steering flow | 5.5 gpm | 20.8 lpm |
| SCV flow | 9.0 gpm | 34.1 lpm |
| Hydraulic valves | 2 |
Massey Ferguson 461 Hitch, Remote & Lift Specs
| Rear hitch type | II/I |
|---|---|
| Rear hitch control | position control and top-link draft sensing |
| Rear lift | 2711 lbs | 1229 kg |
Massey Ferguson 461 Useful Hydraulic Calculations
| Total flow vs pump flow | 429.5% of listed pump flow |
|---|---|
| SCV flow vs pump flow | 204.5% of listed pump flow |
| Steering flow vs pump flow | 125% of listed pump flow |
| Rear lift per pump gpm | 616.1 lb per gpm |
| Pump flow per listed valve | 2.2 gpm per valve |
Massey Ferguson 461 Hydraulic Comparison Charts
Pump flow comparison
Rear lift 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 461 Steering, Brakes & Mechanical Hydraulic Notes
| Steering | Power steering |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Wet disc brakes |
Massey Ferguson 461 Extra Hydraulic Notes
| Total flow | 18.9 gpm | 71.5 lpm |
|---|---|
| Total Flow | with Optional combining valve. | 18.9 gpm | 71.5 lpm |
Massey Ferguson 461 Hydraulic Capacity FAQ
Why is the Massey Ferguson 461 hydraulic oil capacity not shown here?
The scraped specs do not list a hydraulic oil capacity for the Massey Ferguson 461, but pump flow is 4.4 gpm (3-point) | 16.7 lpm, system type is open center, and lift is listed as 2711 lbs | 1229 kg. For oil fill amount, use the manual or fill/check procedure, not pump flow or pressure.
Will the Massey Ferguson 461 hydraulics feel fast or slow?
The useful speed clue is 4.4 gpm (3-point) | 16.7 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 matters most for loader speed on the Massey Ferguson 461?
On the Massey Ferguson 461, 4.4 gpm (3-point) | 16.7 lpm pump flow points to slower loader and cylinder movement and 2,711 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 461?
For implement matching, the useful checks are 4.4 gpm flow, 2,711 lb listed lift, 2 remote/valve listing, and II/I hitch. That combination is more likely to feel slow on loaders, rear remotes and large cylinders 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 461 rear lift capacity strong?
The listed lift figure is 2711 lbs | 1229 kg, below the 7,000 lb benchmark. Keep rear implements realistic and pay attention to weight carried behind the lift points.
Are the Massey Ferguson 461 hydraulic remotes enough?
The Massey Ferguson 461 lists 2 for valves/remotes. That is about normal for this category.
Will the Massey Ferguson 461 hydraulics handle long hydraulic jobs?
The useful heat clues are 4.4 gpm flow. Heat risk still depends on load, duty cycle, oil level, cooler condition and implement demand.
What do the Massey Ferguson 461 hitch hydraulic specs mean?
The hitch-side hydraulic clues are that rear hitch type is II/I, hitch control is position control and top-link draft sensing, and listed lift is 2711 lbs | 1229 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 461 use?
The hydraulic system is listed as open center with 4.4 gpm (3-point) | 16.7 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 461 hydraulics?
For service planning, the system is listed as open center and flow is listed at 4.4 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.
