Tractor · 1983Unverified
Massey Ferguson 270
Massey Ferguson 270 · 56 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
56 hp
Max power
34.5 kW
Weight
5258 to 6900 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
Built in Coventry, EnglandReference
Original price$19,000 (1986)Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Optional ROPS canopy.Reference
Engine
Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank79.5 LReference
Drawbar (tested)34.5 kWReference
Perkins AD4.236Reference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 127 mmReference
Air cleanerdual dry elementReference
Pre-heatingether (optional)Reference
Pre-heatingblock heater (optional)Reference
Compression16:1Reference
Rated RPM2000Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Power at rated engine speed41.6 kWReference
Max power34.5 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed41.5 kWReference
Max power34.5 kWReference
Transmission
8-speedReference
12-speed partial power shiftReference
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 a high-low power shift in each gear.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)41.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)41.6 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Valves1 to 3Reference
Total flow53.0 lpmReference
Total flow64.3 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTOindependent (optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (optional)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed39.3 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed38.4 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase213 cmReference
Weight5258 to 6900 poundsReference
Front tire6.50-16Reference
Rear tire16.9-24Reference
Ag front6.50-16Reference
Ag front7.5-15Reference
Ag front7.50-16Reference
Ag front9.5L-15Reference
Ag front10.00-16Reference
Ag rear16.9-24Reference
Ag rear16.9-28Reference
Ag rear16.9-30Reference
Ag rear18.4-30Reference
Ag rear15.5-38Reference
Length373 cmReference
Width215 cmReference
Front tread137 to 177 cmReference
Rear tread149 to 228 cmReference
Shipping2385 kgReference
Operating3129 kgReference
Ballasted3717 kgReference
270 Serial Numbers
Location:Bottom-right side of instrument panelReference
1983286152Reference
1984287179Reference
1985288016Reference
1986288425Reference
1987288835Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps32Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Test results
NTTL 1521: diesel 8-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 1538: diesel Multi-Power 4WDReference
Diesel 8-speed 2WDMay 10 - 25, 1984Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1521 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use12.9 l/hourReference
Fuel use11.7 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 1H used for power test.Reference
Max pull2674 kgReference
Gear 2L used for pull test.Reference
Diesel Multi-Power 4WDSeptember 5 - 20, 1984Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1538 fileReference
Fuel use13.6 l/hourReference
Fuel use13.2 l/hourReference
Gear 1LH used for power test.Reference
Max pull3613 kgReference
Gear 2LL used for pull test.Reference
Speeds
With 16.9x30 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.