• Rigid chassis
  • WhichTractor size: Standard-size
  • No lab test on file
  • 1984–1991

It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category

Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is

Hürlimann H-6170 (A) specs: hp, weight, years

HÜRLIMANN 1106/17 T six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 162.8 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.

Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated

162.8 hp

121.4 kW as stated by the source

No lab test on file

Claimed · standard not stated by the source

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 6170”, claimed

This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.

Weight
14,661 lb
3-point lift
13,492 lb
Top speed
18.6 mph

Hürlimann H-6170 (A) specs: key facts

  • The Hürlimann H-6170 (A) was built from 1984 to 1991.

  • The Hürlimann H-6170 (A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 121.4 kW (162.8 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.

  • The Hürlimann H-6170 (A) is four-wheel drive (4WD).

  • The Hürlimann H-6170 (A) has a HÜRLIMANN 1106/17 T engine, a 6-cylinder 6.84 L diesel unit.

  • The Hürlimann H-6170 (A) weighs 6,650 kg (14,661 lb) unladen.

  • The Hürlimann H-6170 (A) has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.

  • The three-point hitch of the Hürlimann H-6170 (A) lifts 6,120 kg (13,492 lb) at the lower-link ends.

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 6170”

How does the H-6170 (A) compare with its class?

  • Limitation:

    The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 170 tractors within 10% of its power, 10% carry one.

Derived by WhichTractor from 170 comparable records. How we work this out

Illustration of the 1984–1991 Hürlimann H-6170 (A), a 163 hp farm tractor, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph

How much horsepower does a H-6170 (A) have?

The only figure for the H-6170 (A) is 162.8 hp (121.4 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.

Engine, claimed (gross/net not stated)
162.8 hp

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 6170”

What engine is in a H-6170 (A)?

A H-6170 (A) has a HÜRLIMANN 1106/17 T, a 6-cylinder 6.84 L diesel engine.

Engine — H-6170 (A) engine specifications
Make & modelHÜRLIMANN 1106/17 T
Cylinders6, liquid-cooled
Displacement417.5 ci · 6.84 L
Max torque494 lb·ft · 670 N·m @ 1,200 rpm
Injectiondirect injection
Electrical system12 V

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 6170”

How much will a H-6170 (A) lift?

A H-6170 (A) lifts 13,492 lb (6,120 kg) at the lower-link ends.

Hydraulics & PTO — H-6170 (A) hydraulics and PTO specifications
Lift at ends13,492 lb · 6,120 kg
Rear PTOIndependent, engine-driven, 1000 rpmEngages under load
PTO shaft1 3/8"- 21 teilig (Form-2)

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 6170”

What transmission does a H-6170 (A) have?

Transmission specifications for the H-6170 (A) are below.

Transmission — H-6170 (A) transmission specifications
ClutchPedal-operated dry single-disc clutch
BrakesPedal-operated hydraulic wet disc brake acting on rear wheels
SteeringHydrostatically operated Danfoss steering with two steering cylinders
Top speed18.6 mph · 30 km/h

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 6170”

How much does a H-6170 (A) weigh?

A H-6170 (A) weighs 14,661 lb (6,650 kg) unladen.

Weights & dimensions — H-6170 (A) weights and dimensions
Unladen weight14,661 lb · 6,650 kg
Maximum permissible mass18,739 lb · 8,500 kg
Wheelbase112.4 in · 2,856 mm
Length186.6 in · 4,740 mm
Width87.4–107.1 in · 2,220–2,720 mm
Height111.4 in · 2,830 mm
Ground clearance21.3 in · 540 mm
Front track66.9–86.6 in · 1,700–2,200 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles
Rear track66.9–86.6 in · 1,700–2,200 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles
Turning radius, braked12.0 ft · 3.67 m

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 6170”

What oil does a H-6170 (A) take, and how much?

A H-6170 (A) engine takes 16.4 qt (15.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.

H-6170 (A) fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil16.4 qt · 15.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 6170” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission & hydraulic112.0 qt · 106.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 6170” · single source, not independently verified
Front axle13.7 qt · 13.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 6170” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system25.4 qt · 24.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 6170” · single source, not independently verified

Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.

Which tractors compare with a H-6170 (A)?

Within 10% of its 162.8 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.

Common questions about the Hürlimann H-6170 (A)

Is a H-6170 (A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The Hürlimann H-6170 (A) is four-wheel drive (4WD).

What PTO does a H-6170 (A) have?

A H-6170 (A) has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 21 teilig (Form-2) shaft.

Sources and how this page was built

Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 6170”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

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Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution

  1. Traktorenlexikon: Hürlimann H 6170 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-114509 · revision 955470. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document