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Massey Ferguson 235

Massey Ferguson 235 — 200 Series · 42 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 235 is a tractor model with a rated power output of 42 hp, which positions it at the lighter end of its class. It was manufactured between 1975 and 1976. The tractor features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and a two-wheel drive system with a powershift transmission. Its operating weight is listed as 3830 to 4135 pounds, and it is suitable for operations 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
42 hp
Max power
26.1 kW
Weight
3830 to 4135 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
133 rows
Recorded power
42 hp
Transmissions
6-speed gear
Production years
1975-1976
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Detroit, Michigan, USAReference
Original price was $6,900 in 1976Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
SteeringmanualReference
SteeringpowerReference
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakesReference
Open operator station. Optional two-post ROPS and canopy.Reference

Variants

orchardlow-profileReference
vineyardnarrow low-profileReference

Engine

Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl dieselReference
Continental 2.4L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Drawbar (claimed)26.1 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)26.1 kWReference
Perkins AD3.152Reference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke91 x 127 mmReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Air cleanerdual dry elementReference
Compression16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2250Reference
Firing order1-2-3Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity9.9 LReference
Intake valve clearance0.381 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.381 mmReference
Oil capacity5.7 LReference
Oil change100 hReference
Continental Z145Reference
gasolineReference
4-cylinderReference
Displacement2.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke86 x 103 mmReference
Fuel systemcarburetorReference
Compression7.4:1Reference
Rated RPM2000Reference
Idle RPM725-2500Reference
Firing order1-3-4-2Reference
Coolant capacity9.5 LReference
Intake valve clearance0.330 mmReference
Power at rated engine speed31.6 kWReference
Max power26.1 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed30.7 kWReference
Max power25.3 kWReference

Transmission

6-speed gearReference
8-speed gearReference
12-speed partial power shiftReference
TypegearReference
Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Oil capacity30.3 LReference
Oil typeMF PermatranReference
Oil changeannuallyReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
TransmissionMulti-PowerReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low range. Multi-Power provides two-speed power shift to each gear.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)31.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)31.6 kWReference
Hydraulic system30.3 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity30.3 LReference
Pressure158.6 barReference
Pressure206.8 barReference
Valves0 to 2Reference
Pump flow37.9 lpmReference
Pump flow17.0 lpmReference
Total flow73.8 lpmReference
Steering flow18.9 lpmReference
Rear TypeIReference
Controlposition and draft controlReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@1700Reference
Power at rated PTO speed26.3 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed25.3 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel53.0 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase189 cmReference
Weight3830 to 4135 poundsReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire12.4-28Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear12.4-28Reference
Ag front5.50-16Reference
Ag front7.50-16Reference
Ag rear12.4-24Reference
Ag rear13.6-28Reference
Ag rear14.9-24Reference
Length294 cmReference
Width164 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)147 cmReference
Front tread121 to 182 cmReference
Rear tread121 to 193 cmReference
Rear tread132 to 182 cmReference
Gas Shipping1737 kgReference
Diesel Shipping1850 kgReference
Gas Operating1873 kgReference
Diesel Operating1875 kgReference
Ballasted2658 kgReference

235 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on left side of tractor's dashboard.Reference

235 Serial Numbers

19759A207681Reference
19769A232539Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps37Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Gas Battery AH60Reference
Diesel Battery AH95Reference

Test results

NTTL 1187: diesel 8-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 1194: gasoline 8-speed 2WDReference
Diesel 8-speed 2WDSeptember 4 - 18, 1975Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1187 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use9.8 l/hourReference
Fuel use7.9 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use9.5 l/hourReference
Gear 4L used for power test.Reference
Max pull1941 kgReference
Gear 2L used for pull test.Reference
Gasoline 8-speed 2WDOctober 23 - November 3, 1975Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1194 fileReference
Fuel use14.8 l/hourReference
Fuel use12.1 l/hourReference
Max pull1947 kgReference

Speeds

With 13.6-28 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.

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