Compare/Massey Ferguson 2230 vs Massey Ferguson 394S

Massey Ferguson 2230 vs Massey Ferguson 394S

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 2230 vs Massey Ferguson 394S

The Massey Ferguson 2230 and the Massey Ferguson 394S are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 73 hp. Massey Ferguson 394S is the lighter machine (5,291 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 2230 holds more fuel (67.0 L vs 53.0 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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Massey Ferguson

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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

With 13.6-28 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

Trailer brakes

hydraulicReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

99.9 LReference

53.0 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

II/IReference

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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2Reference

Front valves

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3Reference

Pump flow

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42.4 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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2600 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@1960Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

215 cmReference

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Weight

7165 to 7385 poundsReference

5291 to 5622 poundsReference

Front tire

360/70R20Reference

7.5L-16Reference

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

344 cmReference

Width

197 cmReference

140 cmReference

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

98 to 152 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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207 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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201 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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16.9-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.5L-16. Rear: 16.9-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 10.5-18. Rear: 16.9-24Reference

2WD Weight

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2399 kgReference

4WD Weight

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2550 kgReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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39 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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108 to 148 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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107 to 137 cmReference

Steering wheel

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141 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

Massey Ferguson 394S attachments

Massey Ferguson 394S Height

Hood

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128 cmReference

Cab

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228 cmReference

Speeds

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.