Tractor · 1976Unverified
Massey Ferguson 230
Massey Ferguson 230 — 200 Series · 35 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
35 hp
Max power
21.1 kW
Weight
3200 to 4000 pounds
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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
Transmission
6-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
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
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
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.