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Massey Ferguson 1030

Massey Ferguson 1030 — Compact Utility tractor · 23 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 1030 is a compact tractor model, rated at 23 hp, produced from 1984 to 1991. It features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, and can transmit power to all four wheels via a 12-speed gearbox. The listed weight of the tractor ranges from 2398 to 2815 pounds, making it suitable for tasks on areas of up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
23 hp
Max power
13.6 kW
Weight
2398 to 2815 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
124 rows
Recorded power
23 hp
Transmissions
12-speed gear
Production years
1984-1991
Verified variants
0

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Overview

DistributorMassey FergusonReference
ManufacturerToyoshaReference
Compact Utility tractorReference
Original price was $12,000 in 1991Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Steeringmanual (2WD)Reference
Steeringpower assist (4WD)Reference
Differential mechanical disc brakesReference
Open operator station. Two-post ROPS available.Reference

Variants

1030Lindustrial tow tractorReference

Engine

Toyosha 1.4L 3-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank29.5 LReference
Engine19.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)13.6 kWReference
Toyosha MS142Reference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement1.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke82 x 90 mmReference
Power19.4 kWReference
Fuel systemindirect injectionReference
Air cleanerdual dry elementReference
Pre-heatingglow plugsReference
Compression23:1Reference
Rated RPM2500Reference
Firing order1-3-2Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity3.5 LReference
Coolant capacity4.2 LReference
Power at rated engine speed17.4 kWReference
Max power13.6 kWReference
Fuel TypeDieselReference
No of Cylinders3-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed2,500Reference
Bore and stroke3.228x3.543 inchesReference
Compression ratio23:1Reference
Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference

Transmission

12-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears12 forward and 3 reverseReference
Clutch215.9mm dry discReference
Oil capacity28.0 LReference
Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (L/M/H).Reference
Transmission TypeGearReference
forward and reverse options12 forward and 3 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)17.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)17.4 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Pump flow20.4 lpmReference
Rear TypeIReference
Rear lift (at ends)784 kgReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Front PTOindependentReference
ClutchelectricReference
Power at rated PTO speed17.0 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase155 cmReference
Weight2398 to 2815 poundsReference
Front tire5.00x15Reference
Rear tire11.2x24Reference
Ag front5.00x15 (2WD)Reference
Ag front6.00x14 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear11.2x24Reference
Lawn/turf front24x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf rear13.6x16Reference
Length267 cmReference
Width133 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)145 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)143 cmReference
Ground clearance39 cmReference
Ground clearance29 cmReference
Shipping1087 kgReference
Shipping1177 kgReference
Operating1276 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 1030 attachments

72" mid-mount mower deckReference
bladeReference
front-end loaderReference
backhoeReference

1030 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the right side of the transmission housing.Reference

1030 Serial Numbers

198400101 (2WD)Reference
198500820 (2WD)Reference
198601501 (2WD)Reference
198702542 (2WD)Reference
198803139 (2WD)Reference
198903285 (2WD)Reference
199003308 (2WD)Reference
199103686 (2WD)Reference
199203917 (2WD)Reference
198440101 (4WD)Reference
198540600 (4WD)Reference
198641245 (4WD)Reference
198742167 (4WD)Reference
198842594 (4WD)Reference
198942953 (4WD)Reference
199043251 (4WD)Reference
199143492 (4WD)Reference
199244024 (4WD)Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

72" mid-mount mower deckReference
BladeReference
Front-end loaderReference
BackhoeReference

72" Mower deck

Typemid-mount Massey Ferguson 1019Reference
Cutting width182 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 1017 Backhoe

Backhoe typeMassey Ferguson 1017 BackhoeReference

Test results

Diesel 12-speed 4WDMarch 18 - 28, 1985Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1553 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use6.8 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Max pull1032 kgReference

General

Make & ModelToyoshaReference

Capacities

Capacity86.9 ciReference

Power

Rated Power26 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference
Front PTO PowerAvailableReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Typeopen centerReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category IReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height145 cmReference
Overall Length267.5 cmReference
Overall Width133.9 cmReference

Steering & brakes

Steering typemanual (2WD), power assist (4WD)Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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