The Massey Ferguson 233 is a compact tractor with a rated output of 38 hp. It was manufactured from 1983 to 1987 and features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, driving through two-wheel drive with a 12-speed gearbox. The listed weight of the 233 is 2224 kg, and it is designed for use on tracts of up to 200 acres.
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Rated power
38 hp
Weight
2224 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
50 rows
Recorded power
38 hp
Recorded weight
2224 kg
Transmissions
12-speed synchromesh
Production years
1983-1987
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in ItalyReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Wet disc brakesReference
Four-post ROPS. Cab available.Reference
Engine
Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank60.9 LReference
Engine28.3 kWReference
Perkins AD 3.152Reference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke91 x 127 mmReference
Power28.3 kWReference
Rated RPM2150Reference
Torque153.2 NmReference
Torque RPM1400Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Transmission
12-speed synchromeshReference
TypesynchromeshReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Four synchronized gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Typeopen centerReference
Pressure170.1 barReference
Pump flow36.0 lpmReference
Rear TypeII/IReference
Rear lift2300 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@1944Reference
Engine RPM1000@1916Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase214 cmReference
Weight2224 kgReference
Front tire7.50-16Reference
Rear tire13.6-28Reference
Ag front7.50-16Reference
Ag rear13.6-28Reference
Ag rear12.4-32Reference
Length352 cmReference
Width175 cmReference
Height217 cmReference
Max weight3499 kgReference
Ground clearance45 cmReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Battery volts12Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
