Massey Ferguson 270 Specs ( 1983-1986 )
Overview
The Massey Ferguson 270 is a farm tractor manufactured in Coventry, England, between 1983 and 1986, originally priced at approximately 19,000 dollars. It is equipped with a Perkins 3.9L four-cylinder diesel engine that produced a tested 55.85 PTO horsepower at a rated 2000 RPM. The mechanical configuration features either an 8-speed or 12-speed partial power shift transmission and a Type II rear hitch.
Ideal Applications
Tested Drawbar and PTO Performance:
In Nebraska Tractor Test 1521, the 2WD 8-speed diesel configuration recorded a maximum pull of 5,896 lbs and a fuel consumption rate of 3.4 gallons per hour at maximum power.
Transmission and Drive Layout:
The tractor was available in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive variants featuring a Multi-Power partial power shift transmission providing up to 12 forward and 4 reverse gears.
Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications:
The unit is equipped with an open center hydraulic system delivering 14 gpm of total flow and supports between one and three valves for operating implements via a Type II rear hitch.
Production
| Description | Built in Coventry, England |
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| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
| Original price | $19,000 (1986) |
Engine
| Engine type | Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 21 gal (79.5 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.875x5.00 inches (98 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 16:1 |
| Description | Perkins AD4.236 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 236 ci (3.9 L) |
| Pre-heating | ether (optional) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 46.28 hp (34.5 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 56 hp (41.8 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 55.85 hp (41.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low range. Multi-Power provides a high-low power shift in each gear. |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse / 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission | Multi-Power |
| Type | partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 12-speed partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 12-speed partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Description | Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes / Optional ROPS canopy. |
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| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Total flow | 14 gpm (53.0 lpm) |
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| Type | open center |
| Valves | 1 to 3 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | live |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 32 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 54 to 70 inches (137 to 177 cm) |
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| Length | 147 inches (373 cm) |
| Rear tread | 59 to 90 inches (149 to 228 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 84 inches (213 cm) |
| Width | 85 inches (215 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-24 |
| Weight | 5258 to 6900 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 84 inches (213 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 16.9-24 |
270 Serial Numbers
| 1983 | 286152 |
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| 1984 | 287179 |
| 1985 | 288016 |
| 1986 | 288425 |
| 1987 | 288835 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Bottom-right side of instrument panel |
Massey Ferguson 270 Weight
| Ballasted | 8,195 lbs (3717 kg) |
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| Operating | 6,900 lbs (3129 kg) |
| Shipping | 5,258 lbs (2385 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1521
| Description | Diesel 8-speed 2WDMay 10 - 25, 1984Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1521 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 1H used for power test. / Gear 2L used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 3.4 gal/hour (12.9 l/hour) / 3.1 gal/hour (11.7 l/hour) / 3.4 gal/hour (12.9 l/hour) |
| Max power | 46.26 hp (34.5 kW) |
| Max pull | 5,896 lbs (2674 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 55.85 hp (41.6 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 52.75 hp (39.3 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1538
| Description | Diesel Multi-Power 4WDSeptember 5 - 20, 1984Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1538 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 1LH used for power test. / Gear 2LL used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 3.6 gal/hour (13.6 l/hour) / 3.1 gal/hour (11.7 l/hour) / 3.5 gal/hour (13.2 l/hour) |
| Max power | 46.28 hp (34.5 kW) |
| Max pull | 7966 lbs (3613 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 55.62 hp (41.5 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 51.44 hp (38.4 kW) |
References
| Description | 200 Series published in 1983, by Massey Ferguson |
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Speeds
| Description | With 16.9x30 rear tires. |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 1521: diesel 8-speed 2WD / NTTL 1538: diesel Multi-Power 4WD |
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