- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1963–1965
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 37 specs: hp, weight, years
Perkins A 3.152 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 41.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
41.4 hp
30.9 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 37”, 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
- 3,179 lb
- 3-point lift
- 2,610 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 4.2 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
Massey Ferguson 37 specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson 37 was built from 1963 to 1965.
The Massey Ferguson 37 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 30.9 kW (41.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Massey Ferguson 37 is two-wheel drive (2WD).Source 3
The Massey Ferguson 37 has a Perkins A 3.152 engine, a 3-cylinder 2.50 L diesel unit.Source 1
The Massey Ferguson 37 weighs 1,442 kg (3,179 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson 37 has a dependent rear PTO running at 1337 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson 37 lifts 1,184 kg (2,610 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Massey Ferguson 37 delivers 15.9 L/min (4.2 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 37”
How does the 37 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A 38.5 L fuel tank is low for its class — 29% below the median of 54 L across the 221 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 1,442 kg is low for its class — 25% below the median of 1,932 kg across the 245 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 246 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 37 have?
The only figure for the 37 is 41.4 hp (30.9 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 37”
What engine is in a 37?
A 37 has a Perkins A 3.152, a 3-cylinder 2.50 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Perkins A 3.152Source 1 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooledSource 1 |
| Displacement | 152.7 ci · 2.50 LSource 1 |
| Max torque | 116 lb·ft · 158 N·m @ 1,300 rpmSource 3 |
| Injection | Combination of direct and indirect injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 37”
How much will a 37 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 37 lifts 2,610 lb (1,184 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 4.2 gpm · 15.9 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,304 psi · 159 barSource 3Sources disagree2,489 psi · 172 bar (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 37”) |
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Lift at ends | 2,610 lb · 1,184 kg |
| Rear PTO | Dependent, transmission-driven, 1337 rpm @ 1,706 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 29 x 34,9 x 9,7 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 37”
What transmission does a 37 have?
Transmission specifications for the 37 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry Laycock single clutch with 279 mm disc diameter |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical ball-nut steering |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 37”
How much does a 37 weigh?
A 37 weighs 3,179 lb (1,442 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,179 lb · 1,442 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 72.0 in · 1,830 mm |
| Length | 116.9 in · 2,970 mm |
| Width | 63.8 in · 1,620 mm |
| Height | 54.3 in · 1,380 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.4 in · 340 mm |
| Front track | 48.0–79.9 in · 1,220–2,030 mm |
| Rear track | 48.0–76.0 in · 1,220–1,930 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 8.7 ft · 2.66 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 37”
What oil does a 37 take, and how much?
A 37 engine takes 5.4 qt (5.1 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 5.4 qt · 5.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 37” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 31.8 qt · 30.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 37” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 10.8 qt · 10.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 37” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 37?
Within 10% of its 41.4 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- ALLIS-CHALMERS FD-441.4 hp engine, claimed · 1962–1965Side by side with the 37 →
- Massey Ferguson 13541.4 hp engine, claimed · 1964–1978Side by side with the 37 →
- SAME Atlanta-V (DT)41.4 hp engine, claimed · 1965–1968Side by side with the 37 →
- URSUS 401141.4 hp engine, claimed · 1965–1970Side by side with the 37 →
- BUKH 452 (Super)41.4 hp engine, claimed · 1960–1967Side by side with the 37 →
- VALMET 361D41.4 hp engine, claimed · 1960–1965Side by side with the 37 →
Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 37
Is a 37 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson 37 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 37 have?
A 37 has a dependent 1337 rpm rear PTO on a 29 x 34,9 x 9,7 mm shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 37”; Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 37 S”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 233”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 233 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-86836 · revision 901589. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 37 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-104070 · revision 901577. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 37 S — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-104238 · revision 991784. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document