- Rigid chassis
- 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 177 specs: hp, weight, years
Perkins A 4.236 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 66.1 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
66.1 hp
49.3 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 177”, 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
- 6,151 lb
- 3-point lift
- 3,373 lb
- Top speed
- 12.4 mph
Massey Ferguson 177 specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson 177 was built from 1965 to 1968.
The Massey Ferguson 177 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 49.3 kW (66.1 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Massey Ferguson 177 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Massey Ferguson 177 has a Perkins A 4.236 engine, a 4-cylinder 3.87 L diesel unit.Source 1
The Massey Ferguson 177 weighs 2,790 kg (6,151 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson 177 has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson 177 lifts 1,530 kg (3,373 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 177”
How does the 177 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 1,530 kg is low for its class — 41% below the median of 2,580 kg across the 251 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Six forward gears is low for its class — 50% below the median of 12 across the 340 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 347 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 177 have?
The only figure for the 177 is 66.1 hp (49.3 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 177”
What engine is in a 177?
A 177 has a Perkins A 4.236, a 4-cylinder 3.87 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Perkins A 4.236Source 1 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooledSource 1 |
| Displacement | 236.0 ci · 3.87 LSource 1 |
| Max torque | 193 lb·ft · 262 N·m @ 1,240 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 177”
How much will a 177 lift?
A 177 lifts 3,373 lb (1,530 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| Pressure | 3,001 psi · 207 bar |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 3,373 lb · 1,530 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm @ 1,685 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"-6 splines (Form-A) |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 177”
What transmission does a 177 have?
Transmission specifications for the 177 are below.
| Clutch | pedal-operated dry double clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | mechanical recirculating ball steering |
| Top speed | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 177”
How much does a 177 weigh?
A 177 weighs 6,151 lb (2,790 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 6,151 lb · 2,790 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 84.0 in · 2,134 mm |
| Length | 139.4 in · 3,540 mm |
| Width | 75.2 in · 1,910 mm |
| Height | 65.0 in · 1,650 mm |
| Ground clearance | 17.3 in · 440 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 177”
What oil does a 177 take, and how much?
A 177 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 177” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 29.6 qt · 28.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 177” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 14.4 qt · 13.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 177” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 177?
Within 10% of its 66.1 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Fiat 715 (DT)66.1 hp engine, claimed · 1966–1969Side by side with the 177 →
- SAME Leone 70 (DT)66.1 hp engine, claimed · 1967–1972Side by side with the 177 →
- Lamborghini R-654 (DT)66.1 hp engine, claimed · 1977–1982Side by side with the 177 →
- David Brown 1390 (A)66.1 hp engine, claimed · 1980–1984Side by side with the 177 →
- J.I. Case 1390 (DT)66.1 hp engine, claimed · 1980–1984Side by side with the 177 →
- International Harvester 74366 hp engine, claimed · 1980–1989Side by side with the 177 →
Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 177
Is a 177 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson 177 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 177 have?
A 177 has a 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"-6 splines (Form-A) shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 177”; 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 177 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-104185 · revision 956988. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document