Massey Ferguson 175

The Massey Ferguson 175 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 206 ci 3.4 L engine. The listed engine power is 61.89 hp 46.2 kW. Transmission: Multi Power. Operating weight: 5925 to 6125 pounds.

Engine Power

61.89 hp 46.2 kW

Fuel & Capacities

Gasoline

Transmission

Multi Power

Operating Weight

5925 to 6125 pounds

Overview

	1964 - 1975 Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson
Row-Crop tractor
Original price was $7,500 in 1975

Massey Ferguson 175 Power
Drawbar (claimed)	54 hp 40.3 kW
PTO (claimed)	63 hp 47.0 kW
Drawbar (tested)	53.51 hp 39.9 kW
PTO (tested)	63.34 hp 47.2 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Differential lock	mechanical rear
Steering	power assist
Mechanical disc brakes
Open operator station

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Pressure	2350 psi 162.0 bar
Valves	0 to 2
Pump flow	7 gpm (aux) 26.5 lpm
	5 gpm (hitch) 18.9 lpm
Total flow	12 gpm 45.4 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II
Rear lift	3370 lbs 1528 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	live *Two-stage clutch
	independent OptOptional
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.375)
Engine RPM	540@1700

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	81.9 inches 208 cm
Weight	5925 to 6125 pounds
Front tire	6.50-16
Rear tire	16.9/14-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	generator
Charging amps	25
Battery volts	12
Diesel Battery AH	96
Gas Battery AH	41

References

MF 175 - MF180 Tractors published in 1967, by Massey Ferguson
Operator's Manual MF 175 Tractor (690 680 M1) published in 1968

Engine

Engine options
Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel
Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl gasoline
Continental 3.4L 4-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail — 236 ci / 3.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Perkins A4.236
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	236 ci 3.9 L
Bore/Stroke	3.875x5.00 inches 98 x 127 mm
Air cleaner	dry
Pre-heating	ether injection OptOptional
Compression	16:1
Rated RPM	2000
Idle RPM	725-2185
Firing order	1-3-4-2
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	13.5 qts 12.8 L
Oil capacity	9.5 qts 9.0 L

Engine Detail — 236 ci / 3.9 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	Perkins AG4.236
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled
The Perkins AG4.236 became the gasoline engine option in 1969.
Displacement	236 ci 3.9 L
Bore/Stroke	3.875x5.00 inches 98 x 127 mm
Air cleaner	dry
Compression	7:1
Rated RPM	2000
Starter volts	12

Engine Detail — 206 ci / 3.4 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	Continental G206
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled
The G206 was used in the Massey Ferguson 175 from 1964 to 1968.
Displacement	206 ci 3.4 L
Bore/Stroke	3.812x4.50 inches 97 x 114 mm
Compression	7.1:1
Rated RPM	2000
Idle RPM	450-2250
Firing order	1-3-4-2
Coolant capacity	10.5 qts 9.9 L
Sparkplug	Champion D-16
Sparkplug gap	0.025 inches 0.635 mm
Oil capacity	6 qts 5.7 L

Transmission

Transmission options
12-speed two-speed power shift
6-speed gear
8-speed gear

Transmission — Multi Power

Transmission	Multi Power
Type	two-speed power shift
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity	32 qts 30.3 L
Oil type	MF M1129
Three gears in two ranges with the two-speed Multi-Power power shift.
With 16.9/14-28 rear tires.

	MF M1129

Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity	32 qts 30.3 L
Oil type	MF M1129
With 16.9/14-28 rear tires.

	MF M1129

Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
The 8-speed transmission replaced the earlier 6-speed as an alternate to Multi-Power.

Dimensions

Massey Ferguson 175 Tires
Ag front	6.50-16
Ag rear	16.9/14-28
Ag front	6.00-16
	7.50L-15
Ag rear	18.4/15-26
	13.6/12-24 (Lo-Profile)
	14.9/13-24 (Lo-Profile)
	16.9/14-24 (Lo-Profile)

Dimensions
Wheelbase	81.9 inches 208 cm
Length	138 inches 350 cm
Width	72.8 inches 184 cm
Height (steering wheel)	65 inches 165 cm
Ground clearance	13.25 inches 33 cm
	9.75 inches (Lo-Profile) 24 cm
Front tread	48 to 80 inches 121 to 203 cm
Front tread	44 to 68 inches 111 to 172 cm (narrow row-crop)
Rear tread	65.5 to 74.5 inches 166 to 189 cm
Rear tread	56 to 90 inches 142 to 228 cm (PAVT)
Rear tread	54 to 87 inches 137 to 220 cm (Lo-Profile)
Rear tread	60 to 88 inches 152 to 223 cm (narrow row-crop)

Massey Ferguson 175 Weight
Gas Operating	5925 lbs 2687 kg
Diesel Operating	6125 lbs 2778 kg
Ballasted	9555 lbs 4334 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 897: diesel 12-speed 2WD
NTTL 1020: Perkins gasoline 12-speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 897
Diesel 12-speed 2WD May 17 - 29, 1965 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 897 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	63.34 hp 47.2 kW
Fuel use	3.8 gal/hour 14.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	55.46 hp 41.4 kW
Fuel use	3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	53.51 hp 39.9 kW
Fuel use	3.7 gal/hour 14.0 l/hour
Gear 1H Low used for power test.
Max pull	7,109 lbs 3224 kg
Gear 2L Hi used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1020
Perkins gasoline 12-speed 2WD September 11 - 25, 1969 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1020 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	61.89 hp 46.2 kW
Fuel use	5.6 gal/hour 21.2 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	58.06 hp 43.3 kW
Fuel use	5.0 gal/hour 18.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	48.3 hp 36.0 kW
Fuel use	4.9 gal/hour 18.5 l/hour
Gear 1H Low used for power test.
Max pull	6,848 lbs 3106 kg
Gear 2L Hi used for pull test.

Attachments

Attachment overview
Massey Ferguson 245 loader
Massey Ferguson 245 High Lift loader

Photos

Massey Ferguson 175

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Massey Ferguson 175 based on its 61.89 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	3 to 4 Bottom (16")3 - 4 铧 (40 cm)	Heavy Duty	Suitable for medium loam and stubble turnover.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing	6 ft (72 in)1.8 m	Medium Duty	Medium pasture clearing; rear slip-clutch recommended.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep	66 to 72 in165 - 180 cm	Medium Duty	Standard utility tiller; slip clutch protection required.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage	7 to 8 ft Tandem Disc2.1 - 2.4 m 对开双排耙	Medium Duty	Field leveling and clod breaking behind plows.
Hay BalerHay & Forage	4x4 to 4x5 Round Baler1.2x1.5 m 紧凑圆捆机	Heavy Duty	Silage and dry hay; 540 RPM PTO with slip-clutch.

Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Massey Ferguson 175.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 1.5 hrs

Approximately 1.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (4.9 gal / 18.5 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~3.2 gal/hr (12.2 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)

Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty

Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)

Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)

Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix

Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze

Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours