Massey Ferguson 1230 Specs ( 1993-2002 )

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Production

Description Compact Utility tractor / Built in Japan / Original price was $14,000 in 1999 / The Massey Ferguson 1230 is similar to the Iseki model TF325.
Distributor Massey Ferguson
Manufacturer Iseki

Engine

Engine type Iseki 1.4L 3-cyl diesel
Air cleaner dry
Bore/Stroke 3.346x3.307 inches (85 x 84 mm)
Compression 21.5:1
Coolant capacity 7.5 qts (7.1 L)
Description Iseki E3CE / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline
Displacement 87.2 ci (1.4 L)
Fuel system indirect injection
Idle RPM 950-2750
Oil capacity 4.2 qts (4.0 L)
Power (gross) 27 hp (20.1 kW)
Power (net) 25 hp (18.6 kW)
Pre-heating glow plugs
Rated RPM 2500
Starter electric
Starter volts 12
Torque 58.6 lb-ft (79.5 Nm)
Torque RPM 1800
Engine (gross) 27 hp (20.1 kW)
Engine (net) 25 hp (18.6 kW)
Gear PTO (claimed) 21.5 hp (16.0 kW)
Hydro PTO (claimed) 20 hp (14.9 kW)

Transmission

Clutch 215mm dry disc / 215mm dry disc
Description Three gears, plus reverse, in three ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gear or range. / Optional additional creeper range for the standard 9-speed transmission.
Gears 9 forward and 3 reverse / infinite forward and reverse (3-range) / 12 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity 12.7 qts (12.0 L) / 12.7 qts (12.0 L)
Type gear / hydrostatic / creeper
Description hydrostatic
Transmission type 9-speed gear / 12-speed creeper
Description hydrostatic
Transmission type 9-speed gear / 12-speed creeper

Mechanical

Description Mechanical wet disc brakes / Two-post folding ROPS.
Differential lock mechanical rear
Drive type Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives spur gear
Steering manual

Capacity

Fuel 6 gal (22.7 L)
Hydraulic system 3.2 gal (12.1 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity 3.2 gal (12.1 L)
Pressure 2130 psi (146.9 bar)
Pump flow 6 gpm (22.7 lpm)
Steering flow 2.5 gpm (9.5 lpm)
Total flow 8.5 gpm (32.2 lpm)
Type open center
Valves 1 or 2

Hitch

Control position control
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) 1323 lbs (600 kg)
Rear lift (at ends) 1984 lbs (899 kg)
Rear Type I

PTO

Clutch two-stage dry disc
Engine RPM 540@2327 / 2000@2500
Mid PTO live
Mid PTO Type 2000
Rear PTO live
Rear PTO Type 540 (1.375)

Electrical

Battery CCA 582
Battery volts 12
Charging amps 40
Charging system alternator
Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Front tread 35.9 to 39.9 inches (91 to 101 cm)
4WD Front tread 37.8 inches (96 cm)
Ground clearance 12 inches (30 cm)
Height (Folded ROPS) 62.6 inches (159 cm)
Height (ROPS) 79.1 inches (200 cm)
Length 116.5 inches (295 cm)
Rear tread 43.1 inches (109 cm)
Wheelbase 64.6 inches (164 cm)
Width 55.5 inches*Minimum width. (140 cm)
2WD Rear tire 12.4-16
Front tire 5.00-15
Weight 1719 to 1962 pounds
Wheelbase 64.6 inches (164 cm)
2WD Standard tires (ag) Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 12.4-16
4WD Standard tires (ag) Front: 6.00-14. Rear: 12.4-16
Lawn/turf front 24x8.50-12
Lawn/turf rear 315x80D-16

1230 Serial Numbers

1993 B30101
1994 C30101
1995 D30101
1996 E30101
1997 FC0101
1998 BD01001
1999 HD01001
2000 JD01001
2001 KD01001
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Location: Serial number decal on the right side of the tractor, just ahead and below the seat.

Massey Ferguson 1230 Weight

2WD Gear Shipping 1719 lbs (779 kg)
2WD Hydro Shipping 1786 lbs (810 kg)
2WD Max capacity 3750 lbs (1701 kg)
4WD Gear Shipping 1896 lbs (860 kg)
4WD Hydro Shipping 1962 lbs (889 kg)
4WD Max capacity 4136 lbs (1876 kg)

Massey Ferguson 1230 attachments

Description 60" mid-mount mower deck / 72" mid-mount mower deck / snowblower / blade / front-end loader

References

Description MF Loaders for Compact & Agricultural Tractors published in 2003, by Massey Ferguson / MF 1200 Series Tractors published in 1993, by Massey Ferguson / MF 1200 Series published in 1997, by Massey Ferguson / MF 1210/1220/1230 Training Manual (1449259M23768270M1) published in 1992 / MF 1230-2/4 compact tractor published by Massey Ferguson

Speeds

Description With 12.4-16 rear tires. / With 12.4-16 rear tires. / With 12.4-16 rear tires.

Variants

TF223 similar Iseki model