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Tractor · 1983Unverified

Massey Ferguson 270

Name: Massey Ferguson 270
Brand: Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 270 · 56 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 270 is a tractor with a rated engine power of approximately 56 hp. Produced between 1983 and 1986, this model features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine paired with four-wheel drive and a hydrostatic transmission. Its operating weight ranges from 5258 to 6900 pounds. The tractor is designed for use on plots 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

56 hp

Max power

34.5 kW

Weight

5258 to 6900 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

95 rows

Recorded power

56 hp

Transmissions

8-speed

Production years

1983-1986

Verified variants

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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.

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