Compare/Massey Ferguson 1230 vs Massey Ferguson 130

Massey Ferguson 1230 vs Massey Ferguson 130

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1230 vs Massey Ferguson 130

The Massey Ferguson 1230 and the Massey Ferguson 130 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 27 hp. Massey Ferguson 130 is the lighter machine (1,456 kg vs 1,719 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 1230 is the newer design (1993 vs 1966). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Rated power

27 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Massey FergusonReference

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Manufacturer

IsekiReference

Massey FergusonReference

Optional additional creeper range for the standard 9-speed transmission.Reference

Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

power assistReference

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Variants

TF223

similar Iseki modelReference

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Economy

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no headlightsReference

Deluxe

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headlightsReference

High Clearance

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high cropReference

Narrow

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narrow widthReference

Vineyard

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low-profileReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

20.1 kWReference

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Engine (net)

18.6 kWReference

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Displacement

1.4 LReference

1.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

85 x 84 mmReference

79 x 89 mmReference

Power (net)

18.6 kWReference

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Power (gross)

20.1 kWReference

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Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

oil bathReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Compression

21.5:1Reference

22:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2250Reference

Idle RPM

950-2750Reference

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Torque

79.5 NmReference

103.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1800Reference

1250Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

12.0 LReference

4.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

7.1 LReference

6.7 LReference

Engine

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22.4 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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17.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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17.0 kWReference

Power

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22.4 kWReference

Fuel use

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6.4 l/hourReference

Power at rated engine speed

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20.1 kWReference

Max power

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17.0 kWReference

Transmission

2WD Gear Shipping

779 kgReference

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4WD Gear Shipping

860 kgReference

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Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

16.0 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

14.9 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

12.1 LReference

19.0 LReference

Type

creeperReference

gearReference

Capacity

12.1 LReference

19.0 LReference

Pressure

146.9 barReference

137.3 barReference

Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Pump flow

22.7 lpmReference

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Total flow

32.2 lpmReference

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Steering flow

9.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

899 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

600 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

Clutch

215mm dry discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

2000@2500Reference

540@1890Reference

Mid PTO

liveReference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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20.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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20.1 kWReference

Rear lift

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1011 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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17.7 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

22.7 LReference

45.4 LReference

2WD Max capacity

1701 kgReference

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4WD Max capacity

1876 kgReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

164 cmReference

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Weight

1719 to 1962 poundsReference

1456 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

5x16Reference

2WD Rear tire

12.4-16Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 12.4-16Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00-14. Rear: 12.4-16Reference

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Lawn/turf front

24x8.50-12Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

315x80D-16Reference

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Length

295 cmReference

251 cmReference

Width

140 cmReference

86 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

200 cmReference

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Height (Folded ROPS)

159 cmReference

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Ground clearance

30 cmReference

60 cmReference

2WD Front tread

91 to 101 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

96 cmReference

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Rear tread

109 cmReference

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2WD Hydro Shipping

810 kgReference

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4WD Hydro Shipping

889 kgReference

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Rear tire

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10/12.4-28Reference

Ag front

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5.5x16Reference

Ag rear

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10x36 (High Clearance)Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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130 cmReference

Operating weight

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1456 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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2122 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 1230 attachments

1230 Serial Numbers

1993

B30101Reference

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1994

C30101Reference

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1995

D30101Reference

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1996

E30101Reference

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1997

FC0101Reference

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1998

BD01001Reference

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1999

HD01001Reference

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2000

JD01001Reference

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2001

KD01001Reference

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Location:

Serial number decal on the right side of the tractor, just ahead and below the seat.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

40Reference

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Battery CCA

582Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

Speeds

Test results

Max pull

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1563 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.