Tractor · 1993Unverified
Massey Ferguson 1230
Massey Ferguson 1230 — Compact Utility tractor · 27 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
27 hp
Weight
1719 to 1962 pounds
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Overview
DistributorMassey FergusonReference
ManufacturerIsekiReference
Compact Utility tractorReference
Built in JapanReference
Original price was $14,000 in 1999Reference
The Massey Ferguson 1230 is similar to the Iseki model TF325.Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Final drivesspur gearReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
SteeringmanualReference
Steeringpower assistReference
Mechanical wet disc brakesReference
Two-post folding ROPS.Reference
Variants
TF223similar Iseki modelReference
Engine
Iseki 1.4L 3-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)20.1 kWReference
Engine (net)18.6 kWReference
Iseki E3CEReference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement1.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke85 x 84 mmReference
Power (net)18.6 kWReference
Power (gross)20.1 kWReference
Fuel systemindirect injectionReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Pre-heatingglow plugsReference
Compression21.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2500Reference
Idle RPM950-2750Reference
Torque79.5 NmReference
Torque RPM1800Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity4.0 LReference
Coolant capacity7.1 LReference
Transmission
9-speed gearReference
hydrostaticReference
12-speed creeperReference
2WD Gear Shipping779 kgReference
4WD Gear Shipping860 kgReference
TypegearReference
Gears9 forward and 3 reverseReference
Clutch215mm dry discReference
Oil capacity12.0 LReference
Three gears, plus reverse, in three ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gear or range.Reference
TypehydrostaticReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
TypecreeperReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Optional additional creeper range for the standard 9-speed transmission.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Gear PTO (claimed)16.0 kWReference
Hydro PTO (claimed)14.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system12.1 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity12.1 LReference
Pressure146.9 barReference
Valves1 or 2Reference
Pump flow22.7 lpmReference
Total flow32.2 lpmReference
Steering flow9.5 lpmReference
Rear TypeIReference
Controlposition controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)899 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)600 kgReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Clutchtwo-stage dry discReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@2327Reference
Mid PTOliveReference
Mid PTO Type2000Reference
Engine RPM2000@2500Reference
Capacities
Fuel22.7 LReference
2WD Max capacity1701 kgReference
4WD Max capacity1876 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase164 cmReference
Weight1719 to 1962 poundsReference
Front tire5.00-15Reference
2WD Rear tire12.4-16Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 12.4-16Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 6.00-14. Rear: 12.4-16Reference
Lawn/turf front24x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf rear315x80D-16Reference
Length295 cmReference
Width140 cmReference
Height (ROPS)200 cmReference
Height (Folded ROPS)159 cmReference
Ground clearance30 cmReference
2WD Front tread91 to 101 cmReference
4WD Front tread96 cmReference
Rear tread109 cmReference
2WD Hydro Shipping810 kgReference
4WD Hydro Shipping889 kgReference
Massey Ferguson 1230 attachments
60" mid-mount mower deckReference
72" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
front-end loaderReference
1230 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number decal on the right side of the tractor, just ahead and below the seat.Reference
1993B30101Reference
1994C30101Reference
1995D30101Reference
1996E30101Reference
1997FC0101Reference
1998BD01001Reference
1999HD01001Reference
2000JD01001Reference
2001KD01001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps40Reference
Battery CCA582Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
60" mid-mount mower deckReference
72" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
Front-end loaderReference
Speeds
With 12.4-16 rear tires.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.