- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1965–1968
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
Massey Ferguson 175 specs: hp, weight, years
Perkins A 4.236 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 65.2 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
65.2 hp
48.6 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 175”, 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
- 5,501 lb
- 3-point lift
- 3,373 lb
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
Massey Ferguson 175 specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson 175 was built from 1965 to 1968.
The Massey Ferguson 175 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 48.6 kW (65.2 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Massey Ferguson 175 is two-wheel drive (2WD).Source 3
The Massey Ferguson 175 has a Perkins A 4.236 engine, a 4-cylinder 3.87 L diesel unit.Source 1
The Massey Ferguson 175 weighs 2,495 kg (5,501 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson 175 has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson 175 lifts 1,530 kg (3,373 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Massey Ferguson 175 delivers 23.9 L/min (6.3 gpm).Source 3
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 175”
How does the 175 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 1,530 kg is low for its class — 40% below the median of 2,535 kg across the 308 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 420 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 175 have?
The only figure for the 175 is 65.2 hp (48.6 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 175”
What engine is in a 175?
A 175 has a Perkins A 4.236, a 4-cylinder 3.87 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Perkins A 4.236 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 236.0 ci · 3.87 L |
| Max torque | 186 lb·ft · 252 N·m @ 1,250 rpmSource 2,Source 3 |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 168 & MF 168A”
How much will a 175 lift?
A 175 lifts 3,373 lb (1,530 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 6.3 gpm · 23.9 L/minSource 3On record for 1 of 2 configurations |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 3,001 psi · 207 barSource 3 |
| Lift at ends | 3,373 lb · 1,530 kg |
| Rear PTO | engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 1,685 engine rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8" 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 175”
What transmission does a 175 have?
Transmission specifications for the 175 are below.
| Clutch | Foot operated dry double clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical recirculating ball steering |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 175”
How much does a 175 weigh?
A 175 weighs 5,501 lb (2,495 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 5,501 lb · 2,495 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 84.0 in · 2,134 mm |
| Length | 136.6 in · 3,470 mm |
| Width | 72.4 in · 1,840 mm |
| Height | 65.0 in · 1,650 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.4 in · 340 mm |
| Front track | 48.0–79.9 in · 1,220–2,030 mm |
| Rear track | 53.9–79.9 in · 1,370–2,030 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 11.7 ft · 3.57 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 175”
What oil does a 175 take, and how much?
A 175 engine takes 9.5 qt (9.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 9.5 qt · 9.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 175” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 29.6 qt · 28.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 175” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 14.4 qt · 13.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 175” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 175?
Within 10% of its 65.2 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- OLIVER 1450 (4 WD)65.2 hp engine, claimed · 1967–1969Side by side with the 175 →
- Hürlimann D-12065.0 hp engine, claimed · 1960–1964Side by side with the 175 →
- International Harvester 74366 hp engine, claimed · 1980–1989Side by side with the 175 →
- Ford 600064.5 hp engine, claimed · 1961–1964Side by side with the 175 →
- Daimler-Benz MB trac 65/7064 hp engine, claimed · 1973–1975Side by side with the 175 →
- Mercedes-Benz MB trac 70064 hp engine, claimed · 1975–1980Side by side with the 175 →
Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 175
Is a 175 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson 175 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 175 have?
A 175 has a 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8" 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 175”; Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 175 S”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 168 & MF 168A”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 168 & MF 168A — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-69277 · revision 1065377. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 175 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-104186 · revision 1069043. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 175 S — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-104187 · revision 901595. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document