Farm tractors Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 230

1976 – 1983

Massey Ferguson 230
Massey Ferguson 230

Specifications

Model information
Production years1976 - 1983
Series200 Series
Equipment typeUtility tractor
Production
ManufacturerMassey Ferguson
Equipment typeUtility tractor
Original priceOriginal price was $12,000 in 1983
Massey Ferguson 230 Engines
Engine
Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel
Continental 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline
Details Engine details ...
Massey Ferguson 230 Power
Engine38 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
DetailsPerformance test details ...
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
Steering
manual
power (optional)
BrakesMechanical drum brakes
Cab / ROPSOpen operator station. ROPS and canopy optional.
Capacity
Fuel14 gal
53.0 L
Hydraulic system8 gal
30.3 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity8 gal
30.3 L
Pressure3000 psi
206.8 bar
Pump flow4.5 gpm
17.0 lpm
Steering flow5.0 gpm
18.9 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeI
Controlposition and draft control
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOlive
Rear PTO Type540
Engine RPM540@1700
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase72.4 inches
183 cm
Weight3200 to 4000 pounds
Front tire6.00-16
Rear tire12.4-28
Details Full dimensions and tires ...
Massey Ferguson 230 attachments
Attachmentfront-end loader
Details Attachment details ...
230 Serial Numbers
Location:Below steering wheel on instrument panel
19749A202190
19759A207681
19769A232539
19779A254045
19789A276935
19799A296946
19809A326169
19819A339343
19829A350584
19839A354679
Details
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Battery AH60
References
Publication
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

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Model family

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  • 230 Current model
    38.0 hp
  • 46.7 hp*

*Estimated engine power for comparison only.