Muir-Hill 171
The Muir-Hill 171 is a tractor produced by Muir Hill. It is equipped with a 539 ci 8.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 177 hp / 132.0 kW. Transmission: Eaton-Fuller T4510. Drive type: 4x4 4WD. Operating weight: 14000 lbs 6350 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 177 hp / 132.0 kW
Drive & Traction
4x4 4WD
Fuel & Capacities
84 gal
317.9 L
Transmission
Eaton-Fuller T4510
Operating Weight
14000 lbs
6350 kg
Overview
 | 1975 - 1984
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Muir-Hill |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Manchester, England | |
Muir-Hill 171 Engine | |
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Perkins 8.8L 8-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Muir-Hill 171 Transmission | |
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10-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Muir-Hill 171 Power | |
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Engine | 177 hp
132.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 130 hp
96.9 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x4 4WD |
Final drives | planetary |
Steering | power |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with heater. Optional air-conditioning. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 84 gal
317.9 L |
Hydraulic system | 22.8 gal (3pt/steering)
86.3 L |
17.4 gal (PTO)
65.9 L | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 22.8 gal (3pt/steering)
86.3 L |
17.4 gal (PTO)
65.9 L | |
Valves | 4 |
Pump flow | 24 gpm
90.8 lpm |
Steering flow | 9.6 gpm
36.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/II |
Control | position and draft control |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 1000@2300 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 86.6 inches
219 cm |
Weight | 14000 lbs
6350 kg |
Front tire | 18.4/15x34 |
Rear tire | 18.4/15x34 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 45 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 128 |
References | |
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171 published in 1975, by Muir-Hill |
Engine
Engine Detail — 539 ci / 8.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Perkins V8.540 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 8-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 539 ci
8.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.25x4.75 inches
108 x 121 mm |
Power | 177 hp
132.0 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 16.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Torque | 410 lb-ft
556.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 24 |
Transmission
Transmission — Eaton-Fuller T4510
Transmission | Eaton-Fuller T4510 |
Type | gear |
Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 355.6mm dry disc |
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Dimensions
Muir-Hill 171 Tires | |
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Ag front | 18.4/15x34 |
Ag rear | 18.4/15x34 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 86.6 inches
219 cm |
Length | 186.5 inches
473 cm |
Width | 96.5 inches
245 cm |
Height (cab) | 123.5 inches
313 cm |
Weight | 14000 lbs
6350 kg |
Front tread | 76 inches
193 cm |
Front tread | 68 to 84 inches
172 to 213 cm |
Rear tread | 76 inches
193 cm |
Rear tread | 68 to 84 inches
172 to 213 cm |
Photos
Muir-Hill 171
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Muir Hill Muir-Hill 171 based on its 177 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
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 Muir Hill Muir-Hill 171.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.1 hrs
Approximately 9.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (84 gal / 318 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~9.2 gal/hr (34.8 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
Muir Hill Muir-Hill 171 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Muir Hill Muir-Hill 171.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)177 hp
Kilowatts (kW)132 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)179.5 PS
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