Compare/Massey Ferguson 1635 vs Massey Ferguson 230

Massey Ferguson 1635 vs Massey Ferguson 230

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1635 vs Massey Ferguson 230

The Massey Ferguson 1635 and the Massey Ferguson 230 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 1635 leads on rated power with 36 hp against 35 hp. Massey Ferguson 1635 is the lighter machine (3,175 kg vs 3,200 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 1635 is the newer design (2009 vs 1976). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 1635 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 230 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Massey Ferguson

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Best match

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Massey Ferguson

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Best match

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Rated power

36 hp

35 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

liquid-cooledReference

Gasoline 6-speed 2WDJune 1 - 10, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1215 fileReference

Original price

$24,524 (2009 hydrostatic Cab )Reference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

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powerReference

Engine

ROPS Fuel tank

34.8 LReference

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Cab Fuel tank

39.7 LReference

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Engine (gross)

26.6 kWReference

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Displacement

1.6 LReference

2.4 LReference

Emissions

Tier IV InterimReference

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Power (gross)

26.6 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

dual dry elementReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2000Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

31.0 LReference

4.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

6.2 LReference

9.9 LReference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

Option 1: Gasoline\\nOption 2: DieselReference

No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

Option 1: 3-cylinder\\nOption 2: 4-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

2,000Reference

Emissions compliance

Tier IV InterimReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

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28.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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21.1 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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86 x 103 mmReference

Power

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28.3 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Compression

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7.4:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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25.6 kWReference

Max power

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21.1 kWReference

Bore and stroke

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Option 1: 3.60x5.00 inches\\nOption 2: 3.375x4.062 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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Option 1: 18.5:1\\nOption 2: 7.4:1Reference

Transmission

PowerShuttleReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

GearReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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forward and reverse options

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6 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

20.2 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

19.2 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Valves

0 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

43.9 lpmReference

17.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1270 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulicReference

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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25.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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25.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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30.3 LReference

Pressure

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206.8 barReference

Steering flow

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18.9 lpmReference

Engine RPM

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540@1700Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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23.3 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

177 cmReference

183 cmReference

Weight

3175 to 3527 poundsReference

3200 to 4000 poundsReference

Front tire

8-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

12.4-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

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Optional tires (ag)

Front: 8-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

LSW305 R343 LSW430Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

LSW610 R470 LSW430Reference

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Industrial front

25x8.5-14Reference

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Industrial rear

15x19.5Reference

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Length

309 cmReference

294 cmReference

Width

163 cmReference

156 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

254 cmReference

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Height (cab)

219 cmReference

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Ground clearance

36 cmReference

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Front tread

113 cmReference

121 to 182 cmReference

Rear tread

119 to 149 cmReference

121 to 193 cmReference

ROPS Shipping

1440 kgReference

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Cab Shipping

1599 kgReference

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Max front axle

1799 kgReference

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Max rear axle

1799 kgReference

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Ag front

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7.50-10Reference

Ag rear

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14.9-24Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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147 cmReference

Gas Shipping

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1451 kgReference

Diesel Shipping

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1564 kgReference

Gas Operating

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1741 kgReference

Diesel Operating

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1814 kgReference

Ballasted

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2317 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 1635 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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60Reference

Battery size

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60 AHReference

Attachment overview

Massey Ferguson CB15 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Massey Ferguson CB20 BackhoeReference

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Digging depth

254 cmReference

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Bucket force

1886 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1179 kgReference

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Massey Ferguson CB20 Backhoe

Capacities

Max capacity

3000 kgReference

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Capacity

100.5 ciReference

30.3 LReference

Fuel tank

39.7 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

5.6 qtsReference

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Fuel

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53.0 LReference

General

Make & Model

Massey FergusonReference

SCV control

JoystickReference

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Rear tread spacing

46.9 to 58.9 inchesReference

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Rollover protective structure

Flat operator platform with folding ROPS.Reference

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Country of manufacturer

USAReference

Utility tractorReference

Power

Max Power

35.7 hpReference

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Rated Power

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38 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

27.1 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

mechanical drumReference

Steering type

powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

Remote Valves

0 to 3 ValvesReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,270.1 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

position and draft controlReference

Maximum operating pressure

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3,000 psiReference

Steering & Implements flow

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5.0 gpm (4.5 gpm)Reference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

220 cmReference

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Height Over ROPS

254 cmReference

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Overall Length

309.9 cmReference

294.9 cmReference

Overall Width

163.8 cmReference

157 cmReference

Overall weight

1,440.2 kgReference

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Overall Height

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147.6 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

12.4-24Reference

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Front Wheel Type

45,520Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

113 cmReference

Option 1: 6.00-16, 5.50-16, 7.50-10\\nOption 2: 48 to 72 inchesReference

Rear wheel tread range

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12.4-28, 12.4-24, 13.6-28, 14.9-24 inchReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

trueReference

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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Open operator station. ROPS and canopy optional.Reference

Massey Ferguson 230 attachments

230 Serial Numbers

1974

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9A202190Reference

1975

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9A207681Reference

1976

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9A232539Reference

1977

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9A254045Reference

1978

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9A276935Reference

1979

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9A296946Reference

1980

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9A326169Reference

1981

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9A339343Reference

1982

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9A350584Reference

1983

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9A354679Reference

Location:

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Below steering wheel on instrument panelReference

Test results

Fuel use

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11.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1686 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.