Massey Ferguson 230

The Massey Ferguson 230 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 145 ci 2.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 38 hp / 28.3 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 3200 to 4000 pounds.

Engine Power

Diesel (listed): 38 hp / 28.3 kW

Fuel & Capacities

14 gal 53.0 L

Transmission

6 forward and 2 reverse

Operating Weight

3200 to 4000 pounds

Overview

	1976 - 1983 200 SeriesUtility tractor 200 Series Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson
Utility tractor
Original price was $12,000 in 1983

Massey Ferguson 230 Transmission
6-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Massey Ferguson 230 Power
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
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering	manual
Steering	power OptOptional
Mechanical drum brakes
Open operator station. ROPS and canopy optional.

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

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I
Control	position and draft control

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	live
Rear PTO Type	540
Engine RPM	540@1700

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	72.4 inches 183 cm
Weight	3200 to 4000 pounds
Front tire	6.00-16
Rear tire	12.4-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	60

References

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

Engine

Engine options
Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel
Continental 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail — 153 ci / 2.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Perkins AD3.152
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	153 ci 2.5 L
Bore/Stroke	3.60x5.00 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

Engine Detail — 145 ci / 2.4 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	Continental Z145
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	145 ci 2.4 L
Bore/Stroke	3.375x4.062 inches 86 x 103 mm
Air cleaner	dual dry element
Compression	7.4:1
Rated RPM	2000
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	5 qts 4.7 L
Coolant capacity	10.5 qts 9.9 L

Transmission

Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	dry disc

Dimensions

Massey Ferguson 230 Tires
Ag front	6.00-16
Ag rear	12.4-28
Ag front	5.50-16
	7.50-10
Ag rear	12.4-24
	13.6-28
	14.9-24

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

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 1214: diesel 6-speed 2WD
NTTL 1215: gasoline 6-speed 2WD

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
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.

Photos

Massey Ferguson 230

Massey Ferguson 230.

Massey Ferguson 230 operator station and controls.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Massey Ferguson 230 based on its 38 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm)	Medium Duty	Standard utility farm tillage.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing	5 ft (60 in)1.5 m	Medium Duty	Pasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep	54 to 60 in135 - 150 cm	Medium Duty	Thorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage	5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片)	Light Duty	Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration.
Hay BalerHay & Forage	Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm)	Medium Duty	Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay.

Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Massey Ferguson 230.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.1 hrs

Approximately 7.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (14 gal / 53 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~2 gal/hr (7.5 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)

Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty

Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)

Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)

Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix

Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze

Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours