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Years in Production / 1998–2001

Massey Ferguson

4233

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Massey Ferguson 4233.

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75hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1998–2001

Production years

Massey Ferguson

Manufacturer

4233 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1998 - 2001

4200 Series

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Coventry, England

Original price was $28,000 in 1999

Manufacturer
Massey Ferguson

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes

Two-post foldable ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.

Steering
hydrostatic power

Capacity

Fuel
33.6 gal (cab)127.2 L
Fuel
34.3 gal (ROPS)129.8 L
Fuel
29.1 gal (Hi-Vis)110.1 L
Fuel
16.4 gal (cab opt.)62.1 L
Fuel
18.5 gal (ROPS opt.)70.0 L
Hydraulic System
13.2 gal50.0 L

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Capacity
13.2 gal50.0 L
Pressure
3046 psi210.0 bar
Valves
2 to 4
Pump Flow
10 gpm37.9 lpm
Pump Flow
14 gpm (combined)53.0 lpm
Pump Flow
17.4 gpm (combined opt.)65.9 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II
Control
position and draft control
Rear Lift At Ends
4339 lbs1968 kg
Rear Lift At Ends
4984 lbs (optional)2260 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Clutch
hydraulic wet disc
Rear Type
540 (1.375)
Rear Type
540/1000 (1.375)

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
45 (ROPS)
Charging Amps
70 (Cab)
Batteries
2
Battery Cca
590
Battery Volts
12

4233 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Perkins 1004.42

diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
258 ci4.2 L
Bore Stroke
4.05x5.00 inches103 x 127 mm
Power Net
75 hp55.9 kW
Air Cleaner
dual paper elements
Pre Heating
thermostart
Compression Ratio
17.3:1
Rated Rpm
2200
Torque
207 lb-ft280.7 Nm
Torque Rpm
1300
Starter Volts
12
Coolant Capacity
18.4 qts17.4 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Perkins 4.2L 4-cyl diesel

4233 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Standard transmission on the ROPS-equipped 4233.

Transmission Type
nonsynchronized gear
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
dry disc

Transmission (Option 2)

Three gears (1-3) plus reverse in two ranges (low/high) two a two-speed synchronized hi-lo shift for each gear. Standard transmission on the cab-equipped 4233.

Transmission Type
partially synchronized
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
dry disc

Transmission (Option 3)

Transmission Type
synchronized shuttle
Gears
8 forward and reverse
Clutch
dry disc

Transmission (Option 4)

Transmission Type
synchronized shuttle
Gears
12 forward and reverse
Clutch
dry disc

Transmission Options

8-speed nonsynchronized gear

12-speed partially synchronized

8-speed synchronized shuttle

12-speed synchronized shuttle

4233 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
160 in406 cm
Width
77 in195 cm
Height
72 in182 cm
Height (cab)
101 in256 cm
Height (ROPS)
102 in259 cm
Wheelbase
93 in236 cm
Ground clearance
12 in30 cm
Front tread
55 in139 cm
Rear tread
60 in152 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
93 inches236 cm
Weight
6753 to 8170 pounds
Front Tire
7.5L-15
Rear Tire
16.9-30

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
7.5L-15
Rear Ag
16.9-30

See it in action

Videos

Watch Massey Ferguson 4233 videos from their original YouTube creators.

4233 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Oced Tractor Test1950

Diesel 12-speed 4WDOctober 1 - December 1, 2000Link: OCED Tractor Test 1950 file

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 3M used for power test.

Gear 2L used for pull test.

Power At Rated Engine Speed
68.5 hp51.1 kW
Fuel Use
4.3 gal/hour16.3 l/hour
Fuel Use
3.8 gal/hour14.4 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
64.8 hp48.3 kW
Max Power
60.2 hp44.9 kW
Max Pull
6970 lbs3161 kg