Massey Ferguson 230

Production: 1976 - 1983  

Production
Manufacturer:	Massey Ferguson
Type:	Utility tractor
Original price:	$12,000 (1983 )

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

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
Steering:	manual
Steering:	power*Optional
Brakes:	mechanical drum
Cab:	Open operator station. ROPS and canopy optional.
Transmission:	6-speed gear

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 RPM:	540
Engine RPM:	540@1700

230 Serial Numbers
Location:	Below steering wheel on instrument panel
1974:	9A202190
1975:	9A207681
1976:	9A232539
1977:	9A254045
1978:	9A276935
1979:	9A296946
1980:	9A326169
1981:	9A339343
1982:	9A350584
1983:	9A354679

Electrical
Ground:	negative
Battery volts:	12
Battery AH:	60

Engine Detail
Perkins AD3.152
diesel
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

Transmission
Type:	gear
Gears:	6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc

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