Massey Ferguson 230 Specs ( 1976-1983 )
Overview
The Massey Ferguson 230 is a utility farm tractor produced from 1976 to 1983, offered with either a 2.5L Perkins diesel or a 2.4L Continental gasoline engine. It features a 6-speed gear transmission, a 2WD chassis, and an open operator station with optional ROPS and canopy. Nebraska tests measured PTO power at approximately 34.5 hp and drawbar power at 28.3 hp for both engine types.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Transmission Configuration:
This model is equipped with a 6-forward and 2-reverse gear transmission paired with either a 3-cylinder Perkins diesel or a 4-cylinder Continental gasoline engine rated at 2000 RPM.
Tested Pulling and Power Capacity:
According to Nebraska Tractor Tests 1214 and 1215, the tractor achieved a maximum drawbar pull of 4,030 lbs in the diesel configuration and 3,717 lbs in the gasoline configuration.
Hitch and Hydraulic Specifications:
The machine features a Category I rear hitch with position and draft control, supported by an open center hydraulic system providing 4.5 gpm pump flow at 3000 psi.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Original price was $12,000 in 1983 |
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| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Engine
| Air cleaner | dual dry element / dual dry element |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.60x5.00 inches (91 x 127 mm) / 3.375x4.062 inches (86 x 103 mm) |
| Compression | 18.5:1 / 7.4:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 10.5 qts (9.9 L) / 10.5 qts (9.9 L) |
| Description | Perkins AD3.152 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Continental Z145 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 153 ci (2.5 L) / 145 ci (2.4 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Oil capacity | 6 qts (5.7 L) / 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Power | 38 hp (28.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 / 2000 |
| Starter volts | 12 / 12 |
| Engine type | Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel / Continental 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Engine type | Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel / Continental 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Drawbar (tested) | 28.36 hp (21.1 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 34 hp (25.4 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 34.53 hp (25.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. ROPS and canopy optional. |
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| Description | Mechanical drum brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual / power OptOptional |
Capacity
| Fuel | 14 gal (53.0 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 8 gal (30.3 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 8 gal (30.3 L) |
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| Pressure | 3000 psi (206.8 bar) |
| Pump flow | 4.5 gpm (17.0 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 5.0 gpm (18.9 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
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| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1700 |
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| Rear PTO | live |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 60 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 48 to 72 inches (121 to 182 cm) |
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| Height (steering wheel) | 58.1 inches (147 cm) |
| Length | 116.1 inches (294 cm) |
| Rear tread | 48 to 76 inches (121 to 193 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 72.4 inches (183 cm) |
| Width | 61.8 inches (156 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 12.4-28 |
| Weight | 3200 to 4000 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 72.4 inches (183 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.00-16 / 5.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 12.4-28 / 12.4-24 |
230 Serial Numbers
| 1974 | 9A202190 |
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| 1975 | 9A207681 |
| 1976 | 9A232539 |
| 1977 | 9A254045 |
| 1978 | 9A276935 |
| 1979 | 9A296946 |
| 1980 | 9A326169 |
| 1981 | 9A339343 |
| 1982 | 9A350584 |
| 1983 | 9A354679 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Below steering wheel on instrument panel |
Massey Ferguson 230 Weight
| Ballasted | 5110 lbs (2317 kg) |
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| Diesel Operating | 4000 lbs (1814 kg) |
| Diesel Shipping | 3450 lbs (1564 kg) |
| Gas Operating | 3840 lbs (1741 kg) |
| Gas Shipping | 3200 lbs (1451 kg) |
Massey Ferguson 230 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1214
| Description | Diesel 6-speed 2WDJune 1, 1976 - June 9, 1971Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1214 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. / Gear 2L used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 1.9 gal/hour (7.2 l/hour) / 1.7 gal/hour (6.4 l/hour) / 1.9 gal/hour (7.2 l/hour) |
| Max power | 28.36 hp (21.1 kW) |
| Max pull | 4,030 lbs (1828 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 34.53 hp (25.7 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 30.80 hp (23.0 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1215
| Description | Gasoline 6-speed 2WDJune 1 - 10, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1215 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. / Gear 2L used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 3.0 gal/hour (11.4 l/hour) / 2.7 gal/hour (10.2 l/hour) / 2.9 gal/hour (11.0 l/hour) |
| Max power | 28.24 hp (21.1 kW) |
| Max pull | 3,717 lbs (1686 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 34.34 hp (25.6 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 31.29 hp (23.3 kW) |
References
| Description | Loaders and Spreaders published in 1979, by Massey Ferguson / MF 34-81HP Tractors published in 1980, by Massey Ferguson / MF 200 Series Tractors published in 1982, by Massey Ferguson / Complete Farm Machinery Guide published in 1976, by Massey Ferguson |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 1214: diesel 6-speed 2WD / NTTL 1215: gasoline 6-speed 2WD |
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