- 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

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.
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.
| Make & model | HÜRLIMANN 1106/17 T |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 417.5 ci · 6.84 L |
| Max torque | 494 lb·ft · 670 N·m @ 1,200 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 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.
| Lift at ends | 13,492 lb · 6,120 kg |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 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.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry single-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated hydraulic wet disc brake acting on rear wheels |
| Steering | Hydrostatically operated Danfoss steering with two steering cylinders |
| Top speed | 18.6 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.
| Unladen weight | 14,661 lb · 6,650 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 18,739 lb · 8,500 kg |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in · 2,856 mm |
| Length | 186.6 in · 4,740 mm |
| Width | 87.4–107.1 in · 2,220–2,720 mm |
| Height | 111.4 in · 2,830 mm |
| Ground clearance | 21.3 in · 540 mm |
| Front track | 66.9–86.6 in · 1,700–2,200 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Rear track | 66.9–86.6 in · 1,700–2,200 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Turning radius, braked | 12.0 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.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 16.4 qt · 15.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 6170” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 112.0 qt · 106.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 6170” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 13.7 qt · 13.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 6170” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 25.4 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.
- Lamborghini R-1706 DT162.8 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1994Side by side with the H-6170 (A) →
- SAME Galaxy 170 DT162.8 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1994Side by side with the H-6170 (A) →
- Renault 175-74 TZ162.8 hp engine, claimed · 1989–1992Side by side with the H-6170 (A) →
- Hürlimann H-6165 Master161.7 hp engine, claimed · 1991–2001Side by side with the H-6170 (A) →
- SAME Titan 165161.7 hp engine, claimed · 1998–2001Side by side with the H-6170 (A) →
- VOLVO-BM-VALMET Volvo 2105160.8 hp engine, claimed · 1985–1987Side by side with the H-6170 (A) →
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
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Hürlimann H 6170 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-114509 · revision 955470. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document