Overview
The Muir-Hill 171 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor manufactured in Manchester, England, between 1975 and 1984. It is powered by a Perkins 8.8L 8-cylinder diesel engine rated at 177 hp and features an Eaton-Fuller T4510 10-speed gear transmission. The machine has a 14,000 lb operating weight and is equipped with a standard cab and hydraulic wet disc brakes.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The Perkins V8.540 liquid-cooled diesel engine produces a rated 177 hp at 2500 RPM and 410 lb-ft of torque at 1600 RPM, with a claimed 130 hp at the PTO.
Transmission and Drivetrain:
The 4x4 drivetrain utilizes an Eaton-Fuller T4510 gear transmission providing 10 forward and 2 reverse speeds, paired with planetary final drives and power steering.
Hydraulic and Hitch Configuration:
The open center hydraulic system provides a 24 gpm pump flow to four valves and supports a Category III/II rear hitch with position and draft control.
Production
| Description | Built in Manchester, England |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Muir-Hill |
Engine
| Engine type | Perkins 8.8L 8-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.25x4.75 inches (108 x 121 mm) |
| Compression | 16.5:1 |
| Description | Perkins V8.540 / diesel / 8-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 539 ci (8.8 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power | 177 hp (132.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 24 |
| Torque | 410 lb-ft (556.0 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1600 |
| PTO (claimed) | 130 hp (96.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 355.6mm dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission | Eaton-Fuller T4510 |
| Transmission type | 10-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with heater. Optional air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive | 4x4 4WD |
| Final drives | planetary |
| Steering | power |
Capacity
| Fuel | 84 gal (317.9 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 22.8 gal (3pt/steering) (86.3 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 22.8 gal (3pt/steering) (86.3 L) |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 24 gpm (90.8 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 9.6 gpm (36.3 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 4 |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | III/II |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 1000@2300 |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 128 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 45 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 76 inches (193 cm) / 68 to 84 inches (172 to 213 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height (cab) | 123.5 inches (313 cm) |
| Length | 186.5 inches (473 cm) |
| Rear tread | 76 inches (193 cm) / 68 to 84 inches (172 to 213 cm) |
| Weight | 14000 lbs (6350 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 86.6 inches (219 cm) |
| Width | 96.5 inches (245 cm) |
| Front tire | 18.4/15x34 |
| Rear tire | 18.4/15x34 |
| Weight | 14000 lbs (6350 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 86.6 inches (219 cm) |
| Ag front | 18.4/15x34 |
| Ag rear | 18.4/15x34 |
References
| Description | 171 published in 1975, by Muir-Hill |
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