Massey Ferguson 230

Massey Ferguson 230 Utility tractor Technical Specifications

Massey Ferguson 230 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1976 – 1983.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Massey Ferguson 230 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Massey Ferguson 230 Production











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


Massey Ferguson 230 Power













Engine:
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

Massey Ferguson 230 Electrical










Ground: negative
Battery volts: 12
Battery AH: 60

Massey Ferguson 230 Mechanical

























Chassis: 4×2 2WD
Steering: manual
Steering: power*Optional
Brakes: mechanical drum
Cab: Open operator station. ROPS and canopy optional.
Transmission: 6-speed gear

Capacity







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

Hydraulics
















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

Tracktor Hitch







Rear Type: I
Control: position and draft control

Power Take-off (PTO)










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

Title serial numbers




































Location: Below steering wheel on instrument panel
1974: 9A202190
1975: 9A207681
1976: 9A232539
1977: 9A254045
1978: 9A276935
1979: 9A296946
1980: 9A326169
1981: 9A339343
1982: 9A350584
1983: 9A354679


how to read serial numbers…

What year is my Massey Ferguson 230? Serial Number Decoder

The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.

The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.

Massey Ferguson 230 Engine detail








































Engine Detail
Perkins AD3.152
diesel
3-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement: 153 ci
2.5 L
Bore/Stroke: 3.60×5.00 inches
91 x 127 mm
Power: 38 hp
28.3 kW
Fuel system: direct injection
Air cleaner: dual dry element
Compression: 18.5:1
Rated RPM: 2000
Starter volts: 12
Oil capacity: 6 qts
5.7 L
Coolant capacity: 10.5 qts
9.9 L



Massey Ferguson 230 Transmission overview

Engine Oil









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

Massey Ferguson 230 Dimensions



















Wheelbase: 72.4 inches
183 cm
Length: 116.1 inches
294 cm
Width: 61.8 inches
156 cm
Height (steering wheel): 58.1 inches
147 cm
Front tread: 48 to 72 inches
121 to 182 cm
Rear tread: 48 to 76 inches
121 to 193 cm



















Massey Ferguson 230 Weight
Gas Shipping: 3200 lbs
1451 kg
Diesel Shipping: 3450 lbs
1564 kg
Gas Operating: 3840 lbs
1741 kg
Diesel Operating: 4000 lbs
1814 kg
Ballasted: 5110 lbs
2317 kg

Massey Ferguson 230 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1214













































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










Nebraska Tractor Test 1215









































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

FAQ

Is Massey Ferguson 230 a good tractor?

The Massey Ferguson 230 is one of the great tractors in the Massey Ferguson stable, and it has earned Massey Ferguson a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Massey Ferguson 230 take?

Check out the Massey Ferguson 230 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Massey Ferguson made the 230?

The Massey Ferguson 230 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1976 – 1983

Where is the serial number on a Massey Ferguson 230?

Lookup below steering wheel on instrument panel

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