Massey Ferguson 7170 Air Filter (3703703M91)

Quick answer:

The Massey Ferguson 7170 tractor primary air filter part number is 3703703M91. The inner safety filter is 3703704M91.

Massey Ferguson 7170 Air Filter Details

Primary air filter part number 3703703M91
Inner safety air filter part number 3703704M91
Outer air filter part number 7068069M1
Cross-reference part numbers 70680

Air Filter Service Interval Guide

Air Filter Service Interval Guide

Dusty use

100 hrs

Average

400 hrs

Light use

800 hrs

These are practical inspection/replacement guide ranges for the row-crop tractor category. Dusty work can shorten the interval heavily, so use the restriction indicator and operator manual first.

Massey Ferguson 7170 Extra Air Filter Notes

Engine displacement 6.6 L | 402.8 cu in
Engine horsepower 170 hp | 126.8 kW
Primary filter note For the Massey Ferguson 7170, the listed primary air filter part number is 3703703M91. Match the number before buying because air cleaner setups can vary by engine, serial range and market.
Outer filter note The listed outer air filter part number is 7068069M1.
Safety filter note The listed inner safety air filter is 3703704M91. Do not remove the safety element for normal cleaning; replace it if dirty, damaged or oil-soaked.
Fitment note Check the old filter, air cleaner housing label and parts book before ordering if the tractor has had an engine or intake-housing change.
Power range note This is a higher-airflow class, so restriction matters fast. If it is working in dust, inspect before the 400-hour planning mark instead of waiting for visible power loss.
Engine airflow note A similar horsepower rating does not guarantee the same filter if displacement or engine family changes. Use the engine data as a sanity check only.
Cross-reference note Possible cross-reference numbers found for the Massey Ferguson 7170: 70680. Treat these as secondary checks after the primary filter number.
Service note Clean loose dust from the air cleaner housing before pulling the filter. Never run the tractor with the filter removed, even for a quick test.

Massey Ferguson 7170 Air Filter FAQs

How do I avoid mixing up the Massey Ferguson 7170 air-filter elements?

For a full parts check, separate the service element from the safety element: buy the outer/primary service element first, then buy the inner safety element only if it is dirty, damaged or due. Do not accidentally order 7068069M1 when you meant the safety filter, or 3703704M91 when you meant the outer filter.

What makes the Massey Ferguson 7170 air-filter number risky to order blindly?

Do not buy from the title alone. Match 3703703M91 against the removed filter, then check gasket shape, end-cap depth and cover fit before starting the tractor.

How do I sanity-check a Massey Ferguson 7170 aftermarket air filter?

The cross-ref is helpful for aftermarket shopping, but the primary number and old element should still carry more weight.

Should I buy separate outer and primary filters for a Massey Ferguson 7170?

Use 7068069M1 to check the service element and 3703704M91 to check the safety element. Do not assume one substitutes for the other.

Why is the exact Massey Ferguson 7170 filter number important?

The primary number format is a Massey-style M-suffix number, while the page also has separate companion numbers. That is exactly where copy-paste ordering mistakes happen.

Why not stretch a dirty Massey Ferguson 7170 air filter under load?

This is a higher-airflow class, so restriction matters fast. If it is working in dust, inspect before the 400-hour planning mark instead of waiting for visible power loss.

Can displacement catch wrong Massey Ferguson 7170 filter listings?

A similar horsepower rating does not guarantee the same filter if displacement or engine family changes. Use the engine data as a sanity check only.

Official information note

Mistakes do happen. Air filter specs can change by year, engine, serial range, market and air cleaner housing. Check the old filter, operator manual, parts book and official masseyferguson.com website before ordering or installing an air filter.