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Years in Production / 1976–1983

Massey Ferguson

230

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Massey Ferguson 230.

Massey Ferguson 230, hay rakes and round bales in New Hampshire — Mark Wirzburger, CC BY-SA 2.0. Resized; converted to WebP. · Mark Wirzburger · CC BY-SA 2.0 commons.wikimedia.org source ↗

38hp

Source index power

2WD Only

Drive

1976–1983

Production years

Massey Ferguson

Manufacturer

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At a glance

Overview

1976 - 1983

200 Series

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Original price was $12,000 in 1983

Manufacturer: Massey Ferguson

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Mechanical drum brakes

Open operator station. ROPS and canopy optional.

Steering: manual
Steering: power OptOptional

Capacity

Fuel: 14 gal53.0 L
Hydraulic System: 8 gal30.3 L

Hydraulics

Type: open center
Capacity: 8 gal30.3 L
Pressure: 3000 psi206.8 bar
Pump Flow: 4.5 gpm17.0 lpm
Steering Flow: 5.0 gpm18.9 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type: I
Control: position and draft control

Pto

Rear Pto: live
Rear Type: 540
Engine Rpm: 540@1700

Electrical

Ground: negative
Battery Volts: 12
Battery Ah: 60

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Under the hood

Engine Detail (Option 1)

Perkins AD3.152

diesel

3-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement: 153 ci2.5 L
Bore Stroke: 3.60x5.00 inches91 x 127 mm
Power: 38 hp28.3 kW
Fuel System: direct injection
Air Cleaner: dual dry element
Compression Ratio: 18.5:1
Rated Rpm: 2000
Starter Volts: 12
Oil Capacity: 6 qts5.7 L
Coolant Capacity: 10.5 qts9.9 L
Fuel Type: diesel
Cylinders: 3
Cooling: liquid-cooled

Engine Detail (Option 2)

Continental Z145

gasoline

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement: 145 ci2.4 L
Bore Stroke: 3.375x4.062 inches86 x 103 mm
Air Cleaner: dual dry element
Compression Ratio: 7.4:1
Rated Rpm: 2000
Starter Volts: 12
Oil Capacity: 5 qts4.7 L
Coolant Capacity: 10.5 qts9.9 L
Fuel Type: gasoline
Cylinders: 4
Cooling: liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel

Continental 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline

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Gears & controls

Transmission

Transmission Type: gear
Gears: 6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch: dry disc

Massey Ferguson230 Transmission

6-speed gear

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Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length: 116.1 in294 cm
Width: 61.8 in156 cm
Height: 58.1 in147 cm
Wheelbase: 72.4 in183 cm
Front tread: 48 in121 cm
Rear tread: 48 in121 cm

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Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase: 72.4 inches183 cm
Weight: 3200 to 4000 pounds
Front Tire: 6.00-16
Rear Tire: 12.4-28

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag: 6.00-16
Front Ag: 5.50-16
Front Ag: 7.50-10
Rear Ag: 12.4-28
Rear Ag: 12.4-24
Rear Ag: 13.6-28
Rear Ag: 14.9-24

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Tractor Photos

See it in action

Videos

Watch Massey Ferguson 230 videos from their original YouTube creators.

Massey Ferguson 230 2WD 2.5 Litre 3-Cyl Diesel Tractor (38 HP)

Video by Incredible Massey Ferguson

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Tests (NTTL)

Tractor Tests

NTTL 1214: diesel 6-speed 2WD

NTTL 1215: gasoline 6-speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 1214

Diesel 6-speed 2WDJune 1, 1976 - June 9, 1971

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 4 used for power test.

Gear 2L used for pull test.

Id: 1214
Power At Rated Engine Speed: 34.53 hp25.7 kW
Fuel Use: 1.9 gal/hour7.2 l/hour
Fuel Use: 1.7 gal/hour6.4 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed: 30.80 hp23.0 kW
Max Power: 28.36 hp21.1 kW
Max Pull: 4,030 lbs1828 kg

Nebraska Tractor Test 1215

Gasoline 6-speed 2WDJune 1 - 10, 1976