Compare/Massey Ferguson 2230 vs Massey Ferguson 394HC

Massey Ferguson 2230 vs Massey Ferguson 394HC

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 2230 vs Massey Ferguson 394HC

The Massey Ferguson 2230 and the Massey Ferguson 394HC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 73 hp. Massey Ferguson 394HC is the lighter machine (6,510 kg vs 7,165 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 394HC holds more fuel (79.5 L vs 67.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 2230 is the newer design (1999 vs 1994). 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

73 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

The optional Speedshift provides a two-speed power shift to the standard transmission. Also available with creeper range providing 50 gears in each direction.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

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Trailer brakes

hydraulicReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

99.9 LReference

79.5 LReference

Engine

54.4 kWReference

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Displacement

4.2 LReference

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

103 x 127 mmReference

101 x 127 mmReference

Power

54.4 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

Compression

18.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

235.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and 12 reverseReference

Transmission

SpeedshiftReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

creeperReference

Pressure

180.0 barReference

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Valves

3Reference

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Total flow

76.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

3400 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

304.8mm mechanical dry discReference

305mm dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/750 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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54.4 kWReference

Rear valves

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2 to 3Reference

Pump flow

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54.1 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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3851 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@1960Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

215 cmReference

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Weight

7165 to 7385 poundsReference

6510 to 7078 poundsReference

Front tire

360/70R20Reference

7.5-20Reference

Rear tire

420/70R30Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 360/70R20. Rear: 420/70R30Reference

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Optional tires (ag)

Front: 480/65R24. Rear:Reference

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Length

402 cmReference

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Width

197 cmReference

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Height (cab)

246 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

3250 kgReference

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Cab Weight

3349 kgReference

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Ground clearance

39 cmReference

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Front tread

159 to 185 cmReference

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Rear tread

155 to 195 cmReference

150 to 226 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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214 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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212 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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13.6R38Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.5-20. Rear: 13.6R38Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 13.6R38. Rear: 13.6R38Reference

2WD Length

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379 cmReference

4WD Length

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381 cmReference

2WD Width

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196 cmReference

4WD Width

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201 cmReference

2WD Height (hood)

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171 cmReference

4WD Height (hood)

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166 cmReference

2WD Weight

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2952 kgReference

4WD Weight

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3210 kgReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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76 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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60 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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68 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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161 to 205 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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166 to 216 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

394S

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narrowReference

394GE

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low profileReference

394HC

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high clearanceReference

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.