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 rated power output is 55.62 hp 41.5 kW. Transmission: Multi-Power. Operating weight: 5258 to 6900 pounds.

Overview

	1983 - 1986	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