Massey Ferguson 230 Specs ( 1976-1983 )

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Production

Description Utility tractor / Original price was $12,000 in 1983
Manufacturer Massey Ferguson

Engine

Air cleaner dual dry element / dual dry element
Bore/Stroke 3.60x5.00 inches (91 x 127 mm) / 3.375x4.062 inches (86 x 103 mm)
Compression 18.5:1 / 7.4:1
Coolant capacity 10.5 qts (9.9 L) / 10.5 qts (9.9 L)
Description Perkins AD3.152 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Continental Z145 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 153 ci (2.5 L) / 145 ci (2.4 L)
Fuel system direct injection
Oil capacity 6 qts (5.7 L) / 5 qts (4.7 L)
Power 38 hp (28.3 kW)
Rated RPM 2000 / 2000
Starter volts 12 / 12
Engine type Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel / Continental 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline
Engine type Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel / Continental 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline
Drawbar (tested) 28.36 hp (21.1 kW)
PTO (claimed) 34 hp (25.4 kW)
PTO (tested) 34.53 hp (25.7 kW)

Transmission

Clutch dry disc
Gears 6 forward and 2 reverse
Transmission type 6-speed gear
Type gear

Mechanical

Cab Open operator station. ROPS and canopy optional.
Description Mechanical drum brakes
Drive type Two-wheel drive
Steering manual / power OptOptional

Capacity

Fuel 14 gal (53.0 L)
Hydraulic system 8 gal (30.3 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity 8 gal (30.3 L)
Pressure 3000 psi (206.8 bar)
Pump flow 4.5 gpm (17.0 lpm)
Steering flow 5.0 gpm (18.9 lpm)
Type open center

Hitch

Control position and draft control
Rear Type I

PTO

Engine RPM 540@1700
Rear PTO live
Rear PTO Type 540

Electrical

Battery AH 60
Battery volts 12
Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

Front tread 48 to 72 inches (121 to 182 cm)
Height (steering wheel) 58.1 inches (147 cm)
Length 116.1 inches (294 cm)
Rear tread 48 to 76 inches (121 to 193 cm)
Wheelbase 72.4 inches (183 cm)
Width 61.8 inches (156 cm)
Front tire 6.00-16
Rear tire 12.4-28
Weight 3200 to 4000 pounds
Wheelbase 72.4 inches (183 cm)
Ag front 6.00-16 / 5.50-16
Ag rear 12.4-28 / 12.4-24

230 Serial Numbers

1974 9A202190
1975 9A207681
1976 9A232539
1977 9A254045
1978 9A276935
1979 9A296946
1980 9A326169
1981 9A339343
1982 9A350584
1983 9A354679
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Location: Below steering wheel on instrument panel

Massey Ferguson 230 Weight

Ballasted 5110 lbs (2317 kg)
Diesel Operating 4000 lbs (1814 kg)
Diesel Shipping 3450 lbs (1564 kg)
Gas Operating 3840 lbs (1741 kg)
Gas Shipping 3200 lbs (1451 kg)

Massey Ferguson 230 attachments

Description front-end loader

Nebraska Tractor Test 1214

Description Diesel 6-speed 2WDJune 1, 1976 - June 9, 1971Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1214 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. / Gear 2L used for pull test.
Fuel use 1.9 gal/hour (7.2 l/hour) / 1.7 gal/hour (6.4 l/hour) / 1.9 gal/hour (7.2 l/hour)
Max power 28.36 hp (21.1 kW)
Max pull 4,030 lbs (1828 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 34.53 hp (25.7 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 30.80 hp (23.0 kW)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1215

Description Gasoline 6-speed 2WDJune 1 - 10, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1215 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. / Gear 2L used for pull test.
Fuel use 3.0 gal/hour (11.4 l/hour) / 2.7 gal/hour (10.2 l/hour) / 2.9 gal/hour (11.0 l/hour)
Max power 28.24 hp (21.1 kW)
Max pull 3,717 lbs (1686 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 34.34 hp (25.6 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 31.29 hp (23.3 kW)

References

Description Loaders and Spreaders published in 1979, by Massey Ferguson / MF 34-81HP Tractors published in 1980, by Massey Ferguson / MF 200 Series Tractors published in 1982, by Massey Ferguson / Complete Farm Machinery Guide published in 1976, by Massey Ferguson

Tractor Tests

Description NTTL 1214: diesel 6-speed 2WD / NTTL 1215: gasoline 6-speed 2WD