Massey Ferguson 4233

The Massey Ferguson 4233 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 258 ci 4.2 L engine. The rated power output is 75 hp 55.9 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 6753 to 8170 pounds.

Overview

	1998 - 2001 4200 SeriesUtility tractor
1998 - 2001
4200 Series
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson
Utility tractor
Built in Coventry, England
Original price was $28,000 in 1999

Massey Ferguson 4233 Engine
Perkins 4.2L 4-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Massey Ferguson 4233 Power
Engine (net)	75 hp 55.9 kW
PTO (claimed)	65 hp 48.5 kW
Drawbar (tested)	60.2 hp 44.9 kW
PTO (tested)	68.5 hp 51.1 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Steering	hydrostatic power
Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes
Two-post foldable ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.

Capacity
Fuel	33.6 gal (cab) 127.2 L
	34.3 gal (ROPS) 129.8 L
	29.1 gal (Hi-Vis) 110.1 L
	16.4 gal (cab opt.) 62.1 L
	18.5 gal (ROPS opt.) 70.0 L
Hydraulic system	13.2 gal 50.0 L

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Capacity	13.2 gal 50.0 L
Pressure	3046 psi 210.0 bar
Valves	2 to 4
Pump flow	10 gpm 37.9 lpm
	14 gpm (combined) 53.0 lpm
	17.4 gpm (combined opt.) 65.9 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II
Control	position and draft control
Rear lift (at ends)	4339 lbs 1968 kg
	4984 lbs (optional) 2260 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Clutch	hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.375)
	540/1000 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	93 inches 236 cm
Weight	6753 to 8170 pounds
Front tire	7.5L-15
Rear tire	16.9-30
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	45 (ROPS)
	70 (Cab)
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	590
Battery volts	12

References
MF Loaders for Compact & Agricultural Tractors published in 2003, by Massey Ferguson
MF 4200 Series published in 2000, by Massey Ferguson

Engine

Engine Detail — 258 ci / 4.2 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Perkins 1004.42
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	258 ci 4.2 L
Bore/Stroke	4.05x5.00 inches 103 x 127 mm
Power (net)	75 hp 55.9 kW
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Pre-heating	thermostart
Compression	17.3:1
Rated RPM	2200
Torque	207 lb-ft 280.7 Nm
Torque RPM	1300
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	18.4 qts 17.4 L

Transmission

Transmission options
8-speed nonsynchronized gear
12-speed partially synchronized
8-speed synchronized shuttle
12-speed synchronized shuttle

Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse nonsynchronized gear

Type	nonsynchronized gear
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Standard transmission on the ROPS-equipped 4233.

Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse partially synchronized

Type	partially synchronized
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse in two ranges (low/high) two a two-speed synchronized hi-lo shift for each gear. Standard transmission on the cab-equipped 4233.

Transmission — 8 forward and reverse synchronized shuttle

Type	synchronized shuttle
Gears	8 forward and reverse
Clutch	dry disc

Transmission — 12 forward and reverse synchronized shuttle

Type	synchronized shuttle
Gears	12 forward and reverse
Clutch	dry disc

Dimensions

Massey Ferguson 4233 Tires
Ag front	7.5L-15
Ag rear	16.9-30

Dimensions
Wheelbase	93 inches 236 cm
Length	189 inches (2WD) 480 cm
	160 inches (4WD) 406 cm
Width	77 inches (min) 195 cm
Ground clearance	12 inches 30 cm
Front axle	2WD
Front axle	2WD LoProfile
Front axle	4WD
Front tread	52 to 76 inches 132 to 193 cm (2WD)
Front tread	55 to 75 inches 139 to 190 cm (4WD)
Rear tread	60 to 84 inches 152 to 213 cm

Massey Ferguson 4233 Weight
	6753 lbs (2WD ROPS) 3063 kg
	7619 lbs (2WD Cab) 3455 kg
	7348 lbs (4WD ROPS) 3333 kg
	8170 lbs (4WD Cab) 3705 kg
Operating	6,935 lbs 3145 kg

Massey Ferguson 4233 Height
Steering wheel	72 inches 182 cm
	67 inches (LoProfile) 170 cm
ROPS	102 inches 259 cm
	79 inches (folded) 200 cm
Cab	101 inches 256 cm

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1950
Diesel 12-speed 4WD October 1 - December 1, 2000 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1950 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	68.5 hp 51.1 kW
Fuel use	4.3 gal/hour 16.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	64.8 hp 48.3 kW
Fuel use	3.8 gal/hour 14.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	60.2 hp 44.9 kW
Fuel use	4.3 gal/hour 16.3 l/hour
Gear 3M used for power test.
Max pull	6970 lbs 3161 kg
Gear 2L used for pull test.