Massey Ferguson MF 175 Overview
Massey Ferguson 175: The Massey Ferguson MF 175 is a vintage tractor produced during the period 1964 through 1975. It sits in the open-class family with a straightforward mechanical setup and a flexible engine lineup that supported work across small farms and rebuild projects.
Manuals, Nebraska test data, and service literature back up performance stories and maintenance cues, giving buyers confidence when matching parts to serial range and configuration. The MF 175 offered gasoline and diesel engine options; PTO and hitch characteristics vary by variant.
Before ordering parts or planning service, verify the exact configuration using the serial range, engine family, and PTO setup. Manuals and test reports provide context and confidence for those decisions.
Massey Ferguson 175 Quick Answers
- Production years1964-1975
- Engine optionsGasoline and diesel four-cylinder engines; MF 175 used multiple displacement variants.
- PTO and hitchRear PTO options include 540 (1.375) with a Category II hitch.
- Power and drawbarPTO power claimed around 63 hp; drawbar-tested around 53.5 hp.
- Maintenance capacitiesEngine oil capacity ranges from 9.5 qt to 6 qt depending on variant; coolant capacity from 13.5 qt to 10.5 qt.
Engine and Power
Engine options center on gasoline and diesel four-cylinder powerplants, with multiple configurations used across variants. The operator manual and test literature provide context for maintenance and operation.
Diesel engine
Perkins A4.236 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled
| Displacement | 236 ci 3.9 L |
|---|---|
| Bore Stroke | 3.875x5.00 inches 98 x 127 mm |
| Air Cleaner | dry |
| Pre Heating | ether injection Opt Optional |
| Compression | 16:1 |
| Rated Rpm | 2000 |
| Idle Rpm | 725-2185 |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Coolant Capacity | 13.5 qts 12.8 L |
Gasoline engine
Perkins AG4.236 / gasoline / 4-cylinder 8-valve / liquid-cooled / The Perkins AG4.236 became the gasoline engine option in 1969.
| Displacement | 236 ci 3.9 L |
|---|---|
| Bore Stroke | 3.875x5.00 inches 98 x 127 mm |
| Air Cleaner | dry |
| Compression | 7:1 |
| Rated Rpm | 2000 |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
Gasoline engine
Continental G206 / gasoline / 4-cylinder 8-valve / liquid-cooled / The G206 was used in the Massey Ferguson 175 from 1964 to 1968.
| Displacement | 206 ci 3.4 L |
|---|---|
| Bore Stroke | 3.812x4.50 inches 97 x 114 mm |
| Compression | 7.1:1 |
| Rated Rpm | 2000 |
| Idle Rpm | 450-2250 |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Coolant Capacity | 10.5 qts 9.9 L |
| Sparkplug | Champion D-16 |
| Sparkplug Gap | 0.025 inches 0.635 mm |
Manufacturer
Manufacture years
Tested PTO
Tested drawbar
Transmission
The MF 175 uses a geared transmission with multiple forward/reverse arrangements; ensure the exact clutch, PTO, and gear setup matches the tractor's build year and serial range.
8-speed gear
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
PTO and Hitch
Rear PTO is standard with a live, two-stage clutch arrangement; rear lift and hitch characteristics vary by model and serial range.
Rear PTO
Rear PTO type
Engine RPM
Rear hitch
Rear lift
Hydraulics
Hydraulics are open-center with measurable flow and pressure and typically include multiple valve options as configured on the build. Check the actual setup against the serial/configuration.
Type
Pressure
Pump flow
Total flow
Valves
Fluids, Battery, and Service Facts
Maintenance references note engine oil and coolant capacities, battery voltage, and spark-plug gaps; exact part numbers or fluids vary by engine and transmission setup. Use parts catalogs or manuals for precise service parts.
Configuration-specific values are split out where the same model has documented differences by engine, transmission, or equipment.
Fuel tank
- 18.5 gal 70.0 L
- 23 gal 87.1 L
Engine oil capacity
- 9.5 qts 9.0 L
- 6 qts 5.7 L
Battery volts
Tires and Dimensions
Tire and dimension values can vary by wheel, axle, and configuration.
Configuration-specific values are split out where the same model has documented differences by engine, transmission, or equipment.
Wheelbase
Weight
Length
Width
Front tire
Rear tire
Ag front
- 6.50-16
- 6.00-16
Ag rear
- 16.9/14-28
- 18.4/15-26
Electrical
Electrical rows are included when documented.
Ground
Charging system
Charging amps
Battery volts
Serial Number Lookup
Serial-range documentation helps narrow the MF 175 by model year; verify prefixes and breaks with official manuals before applying a year table to a specific tractor.
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
location
Manuals and Documents
The documents below add manual, parts, and test context for the Massey Ferguson MF 175. They are useful for controls, service categories, parts matching, and tested-performance details that do not fit into short spec rows.
Match coverage carefully before relying on a document for service decisions, especially when one manual, catalog, or report covers several models, fuel types, transmissions, or tractor variants.
- Massey Ferguson MF 175 Service & Repair ManualMF 175 service & repair manual; generic MF175 model manual available via eManualOnline.Open source
- Massey Harris MF 175 Tractor Service ManualMF175 service manual (Massey Harris era) covering MF 175 tractor; includes engine, transmission, hydraulics, electrical; applicable to MF175 family.Open source
- Massey Ferguson MF175 Service ManualMF175 service manual (PDF), MF175 model; repair procedures and maintenance.Open source
- Massey Ferguson MF175 Service ManualMF175 tractor service manual; reprint of factory content.Open source
- Massey Ferguson MF 175 Tractor PartsMF 175 tractor parts catalog listing and part numbers; applicable to MF 175 family.Open source
- Test 1020: Massey-Ferguson MF 175 (Gasoline)Nebraska Tractor Test Report for Massey-Ferguson MF 175 gasoline variant; test details and performance sections described.Open source
Parts Checks Before Ordering
Do not order Massey Ferguson MF 175 parts from the model name alone. Match the part to the tractor's model code, serial range, engine, transmission, and PTO setup before selecting service parts.
Filters, fluids, belts, electrical parts, clutch and PTO parts, and hydraulic parts can vary by setup. Exact part numbers require a parts catalog, manual, or trusted supplier source before they become recommendations.
Accuracy Note
Tractor specifications can vary by year, region, factory configuration, installed equipment, and later repairs. Match serial range, engine, transmission, PTO setup, and model code before ordering parts or doing service work.