Massey Ferguson 230 Specifications

Production

Who manufactured the Massey Ferguson 230 and what type of tractor is it?

• Manufacturer: Massey Ferguson
• Type: Utility tractor
• Original price: $12,000 (1983)

Horsepower

What is the horsepower of the Massey Ferguson 230?

• Engine: 38 hp / 28.3 kW
• PTO (claimed): 34 hp / 25.4 kW
• Drawbar (tested): 28.36 hp / 21.1 kW
• PTO (tested): 34.53 hp / 25.7 kW

Engines

What engine options are available for the Massey Ferguson 230?

• Diesel: Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl
• Gasoline: Continental 2.4L 4-cyl

Mechanical

What are the mechanical specifications of the Massey Ferguson 230?

• Chassis: 4x2 2WD
• Steering: manual, power (optional)
• Brakes: mechanical drum
• Cab: Open operator station; ROPS and canopy optional
• Transmission: 6-speed gear

Capacity

What are the capacities for fuel and hydraulic systems of the Massey Ferguson 230?

• Fuel: 14 gal / 53.0 L
• Hydraulic system: 8 gal / 30.3 L

Hydraulics

What are the hydraulic specifications for the Massey Ferguson 230?

• Type: open center
• 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

Tractor Hitch

What type of rear hitch does the Massey Ferguson 230 have?

• Rear Type: I
• Control: position and draft control

Power Take-off (PTO)

What are the PTO specifications for the Massey Ferguson 230?

• Rear PTO: live
• Rear RPM: 540
• Engine RPM: 540@1700

Dimensions & Tires

What are the dimensions and tire specifications for the Massey Ferguson 230?

• Wheelbase: 72.4 inches / 183 cm
• Weight: 3200 to 4000 pounds
• Front tire: 6.00-16
• Rear tire: 12.4-28

Electrical

What are the electrical specifications for the Massey Ferguson 230?

• Ground: negative
• Battery volts: 12
• Battery AH: 60