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Tractor · 1976Unverified

Massey Ferguson 230

Name: Massey Ferguson 230
Brand: Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 230 — 200 Series · 35 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 230 is a tractor model with a power output of approximately 35 hp, positioned at the lower end of its class in terms of power. It was manufactured from 1976 to 1983. This model is equipped with a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with two-wheel drive and a 6-speed gearbox. Its operating weight ranges from 3200 to 4000 pounds, suitable for working 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

35 hp

Max power

21.1 kW

Weight

3200 to 4000 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

136 rows

Recorded power

35 hp

Transmissions

6-speed gear

Production years

1976-1983

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference

Utility tractorReference

Original price was $12,000 in 1983Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

SteeringmanualReference

SteeringpowerReference

Mechanical drum brakesReference

Open operator station. ROPS and canopy optional.Reference

Engine

Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl dieselReference

Continental 2.4L 4-cyl gasolineReference

Engine28.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)21.1 kWReference

Perkins AD3.152Reference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke91 x 127 mmReference

Power28.3 kWReference

Fuel systemdirect injectionReference

Air cleanerdual dry elementReference

Compression18.5:1Reference

Rated RPM2000Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity5.7 LReference

Coolant capacity9.9 LReference

Continental Z145Reference

gasolineReference

4-cylinderReference

Displacement2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke86 x 103 mmReference

Compression7.4:1Reference

Oil capacity4.7 LReference

Power at rated engine speed25.7 kWReference

Max power21.1 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed25.6 kWReference

Max power21.1 kWReference

Fuel TypeOption 1: Gasoline\\nOption 2: DieselReference

No of CylindersOption 1: 3-cylinder\\nOption 2: 4-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed2,000Reference

Bore and strokeOption 1: 3.60x5.00 inches\\nOption 2: 3.375x4.062 inchesReference

Compression ratioOption 1: 18.5:1\\nOption 2: 7.4:1Reference

Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference

Transmission

6-speed gearReference

TypegearReference

Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

Transmission TypeGearReference

forward and reverse options6 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)25.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)25.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system30.3 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity30.3 LReference

Pressure206.8 barReference

Pump flow17.0 lpmReference

Steering flow18.9 lpmReference

Rear TypeIReference

Controlposition and draft controlReference

Rear PTOliveReference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Engine RPM540@1700Reference

Power at rated PTO speed23.0 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed23.3 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel53.0 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase183 cmReference

Weight3200 to 4000 poundsReference

Front tire6.00-16Reference

Rear tire12.4-28Reference

Ag front6.00-16Reference

Ag rear12.4-28Reference

Ag front5.50-16Reference

Ag front7.50-10Reference

Ag rear12.4-24Reference

Ag rear13.6-28Reference

Ag rear14.9-24Reference

Length294 cmReference

Width156 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)147 cmReference

Front tread121 to 182 cmReference

Rear tread121 to 193 cmReference

Gas Shipping1451 kgReference

Diesel Shipping1564 kgReference

Gas Operating1741 kgReference

Diesel Operating1814 kgReference

Ballasted2317 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 230 attachments

front-end loaderReference

230 Serial Numbers

Location:Below steering wheel on instrument panelReference

19749A202190Reference

19759A207681Reference

19769A232539Reference

19779A254045Reference

19789A276935Reference

19799A296946Reference

19809A326169Reference

19819A339343Reference

19829A350584Reference

19839A354679Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery AH60Reference

Battery size60 AHReference

Test results

NTTL 1214: diesel 6-speed 2WDReference

NTTL 1215: gasoline 6-speed 2WDReference

Diesel 6-speed 2WDJune 1, 1976 - June 9, 1971Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1214 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use7.2 l/hourReference

Fuel use6.4 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 4 used for power test.Reference

Max pull1828 kgReference

Gear 2L used for pull test.Reference

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

Fuel use11.4 l/hourReference

Fuel use10.2 l/hourReference

Fuel use11.0 l/hourReference

Max pull1686 kgReference

General

Make & ModelMassey FergusonReference

Country of manufacturerUtility tractorReference

Power

Rated Power38 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Brakesmechanical drumReference

Steering typepowerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Typeopen centerReference

Maximum operating pressure3,000 psiReference

Steering & Implements flow5.0 gpm (4.5 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category IReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Typeposition and draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height147.6 cmReference

Overall Length294.9 cmReference

Overall Width157 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range12.4-28, 12.4-24, 13.6-28, 14.9-24 inchReference

Front Wheel tread rangeOption 1: 6.00-16, 5.50-16, 7.50-10\\nOption 2: 48 to 72 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differentialOpen operator station. ROPS and canopy optional.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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