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Massey Ferguson 3120 Specs ( 1990-1992 )

Name: Massey Ferguson 3120
Brand: Massey Ferguson

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Nebraska Test #Nebraska Summary 122

MASSEY FERGUSON 3120

Max Drawbar HP 91.6 hp

Max Pull 8,565 lbs

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Overview

The Massey Ferguson 3120 is a row-crop tractor built in Beauvais, France, between 1990 and 1992 with a starting price of $48,000. It features a 6.0L Perkins six-cylinder diesel engine rated at 120 hp and was available in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations.

Ideal Applications

Transmission and PTO Configuration: This model is equipped with a Dynashift 32-speed synchronized shuttle transmission and an independent rear PTO offering 540/1000 RPM speeds.

Tested Performance and Efficiency: Under Nebraska Tractor Test 122, the 3120 produced a maximum PTO power of 104.2 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 8,565 lbs while consuming 6.2 gallons of fuel per hour at max power.

Chassis and Hydraulic Specifications: The tractor features hydrostatic power steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and a Type II rear hitch with a lift capacity of up to 14,330 lbs.

Production

Description	Row-Crop tractor / Built in Beauvais, France
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson
Original price	$48,000 (1992)

Engine

Engine type	Perkins 6.0L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	47 gal (177.9 L)
Air cleaner	dual dry
Bore/Stroke	3.94x5.00 inches (100 x 127 mm)
Coolant capacity	26.4 qts (25.0 L)
Cooling system	viscous fan drive
Description	Perkins Quadram 1000 / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	365 ci (6.0 L)
Oil capacity	20 qts (18.9 L)
Power	120 hp (89.5 kW)
Rated RPM	2200
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Torque	361.4 lb-ft (490.1 Nm)
Torque RPM	1400
Drawbar (tested)	91.6 hp (68.3 kW)
PTO (claimed)	100 hp (74.6 kW)
PTO (tested)	104.2 hp (77.7 kW)

Transmission

Clutch	330mm disc
Description	Sixteen-speed synchronized shuttle transmission with two-speed power shift.
Gears	32 forward and reverse
Transmission	Dynashift
Transmission type	32-speed two-speed power shift
Type	two-speed power shift

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard Autotronic standard. Optional Datatronics.
Description	Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Drive type	Two- or four-wheel drive
Steering	hydrostatic power

Capacity

Fuel	45 gal (170.3 L)
Hydraulic system	16.9 gal (64.0 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity	16.9 gal (64.0 L)
Pressure	2610 psi (180.0 bar)
Pump flow	13.2 gpm (50.0 lpm)
Type	open center
Valves	2

Hitch

Control	position and electronic draft control
Rear lift	14330 lbs (6500 kg)
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	6430 lbs (2916 kg)
Rear Type	II

PTO

Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Electrical

Batteries	2
Battery volts	12
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Height (cab)	107 inches (271 cm)
2WD Length	170 inches (431 cm)
2WD Weight	10,329 lbs (4685 kg)
2WD Wheelbase	106.1 inches (269 cm)
4WD Height (cab)	109 inches (276 cm)
4WD Length	176 inches (447 cm)
4WD Weight	10,869 lbs (4930 kg)
4WD Wheelbase	106.2 inches (269 cm)
Ground clearance	17 inches (43 cm)
Length	180.7 inches (458 cm)
Weight	10,470 lbs (4749 kg)
Wheelbase	106.3 inches (270 cm)
Width	78 inches (198 cm)
2WD Wheelbase	106.1 inches (269 cm)
4WD Wheelbase	106.2 inches (269 cm)
Front tire	11.00-16
Rear tire	18.4R38 (2WD)
Weight	10329 to 10869 pounds
Wheelbase	106.3 inches (270 cm)
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 18.4R38 (2WD)

3120 Serial Numbers

1990	R001001
1991	S001001
1992	A001001
Description	FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Location:	Behind the tractor cab on the right side.

Massey Ferguson 3120 attachments

Description	front-end loader

Nebraska Tractor Test 122

Description	Diesel 32-speed 4WDOctober 1990 - 1990, / PTO performance / Drawbar performance
Fuel use	5.9 gal/hour (22.3 l/hour) / 6.2 gal/hour (23.5 l/hour)
Max power	91.6 hp (68.3 kW)
Power at rated engine speed	104.2 hp (77.7 kW)

References

Description	MF 3000 & 3100 Series published in 1991, by Massey Ferguson / MF 3100 and 3600 Series published in 1990, by Massey Ferguson / MF 3100 and 3600 Series published in 1991, by Massey Ferguson / Perkins 1000 Series with Quadram Power published in 1990, by Massey Ferguson

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #Nebraska Summary 122

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Test Date: August to October, 1990

Location: N/A

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PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Rated Engine Speed

104.20 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

99.80 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	306 lb-ft (415 Nm)
Torque Rise	23.8%

PTO Power Curve

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
104.20	2214	5.94	0.40	17.54	N/A
89.70	2236	5.16	0.41	17.39	N/A
66.80	2244	4.14	0.44	16.14	N/A
45.50	2254	3.24	0.51	14.04	N/A
22.60	2260	2.32	0.73	9.75	N/A
N/A	2268	1.52	N/A	N/A	N/A

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F
Maximum Power—25th (4AR+S) Gear	91.60	68.30	3,735	17	9.20	14.80	4	68	187
75% of Pull at Maximum Power—25th (4AR+S...	71.10	53.00	2,790	12	9.56	15.38	3	68	187
50% of Pull at Maximum Power—25th (4AR+S...	49.10	36.60	1,885	8	9.77	15.72	1	68	185
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—26th...	70.70	52.70	2,780	12	9.54	15.35	3	68	185
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—26th...	49.20	36.70	1,890	8	9.77	15.72	1	68	185

Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption

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Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Condition	Fuel Consumption Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Consumption Lb Hp Hr
90.90	67.80	4,620	20.60	7.38	11.88	2191	4	61	183	30.00	Maximum Power—22nd (4AR) Gear	15.13	0.47
71.60	53.40	3,510	15.60	7.65	12.31	2236	2	61	183	30.00	75% of Pull at Maximum Power—22nd (4AR) Gear	14.62	0.48
47.60	35.50	2,285	10.20	7.81	12.57	2249	1	61	180	30.00	50% of Pull at Maximum Power—22nd (4AR) Gear	12.89	0.55
71.00	53.00	3,495	15.50	7.62	12.26	1834	2	61	178	30.00	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—24th (1BR) Gear	15.48	0.46
47.20	35.20	2,260	10.10	7.83	12.61	1854	1	61	178	30.00	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—24th (1BR) Gear	14.42	0.49

Maximum Power In Selected Gears 2wd

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Fuel Consumption Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Consumption Lb Hp Hr
17th (4BT+S) Gear	77.10	57.50	6,980	31.00	4.14	6.66	2214	15	68	181	30.20	12.99	0.54
18th (2AR) Gear	83.90	62.60	6,385	28.40	4.93	7.94	2201	11	68	178	30.20	13.65	0.52
19th (1AR+S) Gear	85.20	63.50	6,000	26.70	5.32	8.56	2195	10	68	185	30.20	13.96	0.48
20th (3AR) Gear	87.70	65.40	5,530	24.60	5.95	9.58	2190	8	68	187	30.20	14.42	0.49
21st (2AR+S) Gear	87.80	65.50	5,080	22.60	6.48	10.43	2195	8	68	187	30.20	14.57	0.49
22nd (4AR) Gear	90.00	67.10	4,715	21.00	7.16	11.52	2199	7	68	180	30.20	14.87	0.48
23rd (3AR+S) Gear	89.20	66.50	4,350	19.30	7.69	12.38	2179	6	68	181	30.20	14.77	0.48
24th (1BR) Gear	89.30	66.60	3,820	17.00	8.77	14.12	2168	5	68	181	30.20	14.82	0.48
25th (4AR+S) Gear	91.60	68.30	3,735	16.60	9.20	14.80	2174	4	68	187	30.20	15.33	0.46
26th (2BR) Gear	89.60	66.80	3,180	14.10	10.57	17.01	2160	3	68	185	30.20	15.08	0.47

Maximum Power In Selected Gears Fwa

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Fuel Consumption Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Consumption Lb Hp Hr
15th (3BT+S) Gear	80.50	60.00	8,565	38.10	3.52	5.67	2218	15	61	181	30.00	13.25	0.53
16th (1AR) Gear	84.40	62.90	7,520	33.50	4.21	6.77	2216	11	61	180	30.00	13.86	0.51
17th (4BT+S) Gear	85.40	63.70	7,275	32.40	4.40	7.08	2198	9	61	178	30.00	14.06	0.50
18th (2AR) Gear	89.30	66.60	6,475	28.80	5.17	8.32	2197	7	61	180	30.00	14.77	0.48
19th (1AR+S) Gear	88.80	66.20	6,055	26.90	5.50	8.84	2189	6	61	180	30.00	14.67	0.48
20th (3AR) Gear	88.20	65.80	5,365	23.90	6.16	9.92	2190	5	61	180	30.00	14.72	0.48
21st (2AR+S) Gear	88.00	65.60	4,955	22.00	6.66	10.72	2180	4	61	187	30.00	14.77	0.48
22nd (4AR) Gear	90.90	67.80	4,620	20.60	7.38	11.88	2191	4	61	183	30.00	15.13	0.47
23rd (3AR+S) Gear	89.00	66.40	4,220	18.80	7.91	12.73	2179	3	61	180	30.00	14.92	0.47
24th (1BR) Gear	87.80	65.50	3,640	16.20	9.05	14.57	2181	2	61	178	30.00	14.72	0.48
25th (4AR+S) Gear	88.50	66.00	3,500	15.60	9.48	15.25	2188	2	61	183	30.00	14.82	0.48

Engine

Make	Perkins
Type	Diesel six cylinder vertical
Displacement	365 cu in (5985 ml)
Compression Ratio	16.5 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2200 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Exhaust	vertical

Chassis

Type	2WD and FWA
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with partial (2) range operator controlled powershift
Speeds	32 forward (18.90 mph max)
Rear Tread Width	60.2 (1530 mm) to 76.8 (1950 mm) in
Brakes	single wet disc hydraulically actuated by two foot pedals which can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A

Massey Ferguson 3120 Specs ( 1990-1992 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Capacity

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

3120 Serial Numbers

Massey Ferguson 3120 attachments

Nebraska Tractor Test 122

References

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power In Selected Gears 2wd

Maximum Power In Selected Gears Fwa

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Test Remarks