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Massey Ferguson 30B

Massey Ferguson 30B — Industrial tractor · 47 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 30B is a compact industrial tractor model with a rated output of 47 hp. Produced from 1976 to 1981, it features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, driving through two-wheel drive with a 6-speed gearbox. The listed weight of the 30B is 3825 to 9600 pounds, suitable for tasks on up to 200 acres.

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Rated power
47 hp
Weight
3825 to 9600 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
127 rows
Recorded power
47 hp
Transmissions
6-speed manual shuttle
Production years
1976-1981
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
Industrial tractorReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final drivesoutboard planetaryReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Power steeringReference
Differential mechanical wet disc brakesReference
Two-post ROPS with optional canopy. Cab optional.Reference

Engine

Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl dieselReference
Continental 2.4L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Engine (gross)34.7 kWReference
Engine (net)33.6 kWReference
Perkins D3.152Reference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke91 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)33.6 kWReference
Power (gross)34.7 kWReference
Air cleanerdual dry elementReference
Compression16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2250Reference
Torque161.4 NmReference
Torque RPM1300Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity6.2 LReference
Coolant capacity9.5 LReference
Continental Z-145Reference
gasolineReference
4-cylinderReference
Displacement2.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke86 x 102 mmReference
Power (net)31.3 kWReference
Air cleanerdry dual elementReference
Compression7.4:1Reference
Torque146.4 NmReference
Torque RPM1600Reference
Fuel TypeDieselReference
No of Cylinders3-cylinder || 4-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed2,250 RPMReference
Engine torque at rated speed54 kgReference
Bore and stroke3.6x5.0 inchesReference
Compression ratio16.5:1 || 7.4:1Reference
Cooling systemliquid-cooled || liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

6-speed manual shuttleReference
4-speed power shuttle with torque converterReference
Typemanual shuttleReference
Gears6 forward and reverseReference
Clutchdry feramic discReference
Oil capacity39.7 LReference
TransmissionInstant ReverseReference
Typepower shuttle with torque converterReference
Gears4 forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity45.4 LReference
forward and reverse options6 forward and reverse || 4 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel53.0 LReference
Steering1.9 LReference
Fuel tank53 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system49.2 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity49.2 LReference
Pressure172.4 barReference
Total flow71.9 lpmReference
Total flow83.3 lpmReference
Steering cap.1.9 LReference
Rear PTOlive (two-stage clutch)Reference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@1700Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase195 cmReference
Weight3825 to 9600 poundsReference
Front tire7.50/8.00x16Reference
Rear tire14.9x24Reference
Ag rear14.9x24Reference
Lawn/turf rear14.9x24Reference
Lawn/turf rear16.9x24Reference
Industrial front7.50/8.00x16Reference
Industrial rear14.9x24Reference
Industrial front11Lx15Reference
Industrial rear16.9x24Reference
Industrial rear17.5Lx24Reference
Length294 cmReference
Length439 cmReference
Length650 cmReference
Width200 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)142 cmReference
Height (cab)243 cmReference
Ground clearance39 cmReference
Front tread154 cmReference
Rear tread157 cmReference
Shipping1735 kgReference
Shipping1825 kgReference
Shipping4354 kgReference
Max front axle6804 kgReference
Max front axle13608 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 30B attachments

front-end loaderReference
backhoeReference

30B Serial Numbers

Location:Serial number plate located below steering column.Reference
19769A250640Reference
19779A257837Reference
19789A280301Reference
19799A300200Reference
19809A326169Reference
19819A339334Reference
19829A350584Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps38Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH60 (gas)Reference
Battery AH95 (diesel)Reference

Attachment overview

Front-end loaderReference
BackhoeReference

Massey Ferguson 54A Backhoe

Backhoe typeMassey Ferguson 54A BackhoeReference
Digging depth383 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth381 cmReference
Reach from pivot457 cmReference
Loading height287 cmReference
Bucket force4077 kgReference
Dipperstick force2721 kgReference

Speeds

With 14.9x24 rear tires.Reference

General

Make & ModelMassey FergusonReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Typeopen centerReference
Maximum operating pressure2,500 psiReference

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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