Massey Ferguson 270

The Massey Ferguson 270 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 236 ci 3.9 L engine. The listed engine power is 55.62 hp 41.5 kW. Transmission: Multi-Power. Operating weight: 5258 to 6900 pounds.

Engine Power

55.62 hp 41.5 kW

Fuel & Capacities

21 gal 79.5 L

Transmission

Multi-Power

Operating Weight

5258 to 6900 pounds

Overview

	1983 - 1986

Production
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson
Built in Coventry, England
Original price	$19,000 (1986)

Massey Ferguson 270 Engine
Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	21 gal 79.5 L
Engine details ...

Massey Ferguson 270 Power
PTO (claimed)	56 hp 41.8 kW
Drawbar (tested)	46.28 hp 34.5 kW
PTO (tested)	55.85 hp 41.6 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering	hydrostatic power
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Optional ROPS canopy.

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Valves	1 to 3
Total flow	14 gpm 53.0 lpm
	17 gpm (optional) 64.3 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	live
	independent (optional)
Rear PTO Type	540
	540/1000 (optional)

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	84 inches 213 cm
Weight	5258 to 6900 pounds
Front tire	6.50-16
Rear tire	16.9-24
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	32
Batteries	2
Battery volts	12

References

200 Series published in 1983, by Massey Ferguson

Engine

Engine Detail — 236 ci / 3.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Perkins AD4.236
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	236 ci 3.9 L
Bore/Stroke	3.875x5.00 inches 98 x 127 mm
Air cleaner	dual dry element
Pre-heating	ether (optional)
	block heater (optional)
Compression	16:1
Rated RPM	2000
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission options
8-speed
12-speed partial power shift

Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse

Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
With 16.9x30 rear tires.

Transmission — Multi-Power

Transmission	Multi-Power
Type	partial power shift
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low range. Multi-Power provides a high-low power shift in each gear.

Dimensions

Massey Ferguson 270 Tires
Ag front	6.50-16
	7.5-15
	7.50-16
	9.5L-15
	10.00-16
Ag rear	16.9-24
	16.9-28
	16.9-30
	18.4-30
	15.5-38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	84 inches 213 cm
Length	147 inches 373 cm
Width	85 inches 215 cm
Front tread	54 to 70 inches 137 to 177 cm
Rear tread	59 to 90 inches 149 to 228 cm

Massey Ferguson 270 Weight
Shipping	5,258 lbs 2385 kg
Operating	6,900 lbs 3129 kg
Ballasted	8,195 lbs 3717 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 1521: diesel 8-speed 2WD
NTTL 1538: diesel Multi-Power 4WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 1521
Diesel 8-speed 2WD May 10 - 25, 1984 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1521 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	55.85 hp 41.6 kW
Fuel use	3.4 gal/hour 12.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	52.75 hp 39.3 kW
Fuel use	3.1 gal/hour 11.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	46.26 hp 34.5 kW
Fuel use	3.4 gal/hour 12.9 l/hour
Gear 1H used for power test.
Max pull	5,896 lbs 2674 kg
Gear 2L used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1538
Diesel Multi-Power 4WD September 5 - 20, 1984 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1538 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	55.62 hp 41.5 kW
Fuel use	3.6 gal/hour 13.6 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	51.44 hp 38.4 kW
Fuel use	3.1 gal/hour 11.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	46.28 hp 34.5 kW
Fuel use	3.5 gal/hour 13.2 l/hour
Gear 1LH used for power test.
Max pull	7966 lbs 3613 kg
Gear 2LL used for pull test.

Photos

Massey Ferguson 270 tractor photo

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Massey Ferguson 270 based on its 55.62 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	3 to 4 Bottom (16")3 - 4 铧 (40 cm)	Heavy Duty	Suitable for medium loam and stubble turnover.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing	6 ft (72 in)1.8 m	Medium Duty	Medium pasture clearing; rear slip-clutch recommended.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep	66 to 72 in165 - 180 cm	Medium Duty	Standard utility tiller; slip clutch protection required.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage	7 to 8 ft Tandem Disc2.1 - 2.4 m 对开双排耙	Medium Duty	Field leveling and clod breaking behind plows.
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 270.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.3 hrs

Approximately 7.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (21 gal / 79.5 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~2.9 gal/hr (10.9 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