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Massey Ferguson 230 Specifications
The Massey Ferguson 230 is a two-wheel drive utility tractor from 200 Series. This model was manufactured from 1976 to 1983. The Massey Ferguson 230 tractor is powered by one of two engines: Continental Z145 4-cycle vertical 4-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine with a rated power of 38 hp (28.3 kW), or Perkins AD3.152 4-cycle vertical 3-cylinder direct injection liquid-cooled diesel engine with a rated power of 38 hp (28.3 kW).
The machine is fitted with a gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears. The open center hydraulic system includes a gear pump with rated fluid flow of 4.5 gal/min (17 l/min). The Massey Ferguson 230 is equipped with a manual or power steering system, mechanical drum brakes, 6.00x16 or 7.50x16 front tyres, and 12.4x28 or 14.9x24 rear tyres. The tractor is compatible with Massey Ferguson 236 front-end loader.
| Gasoline Engine Specs |
Engine Model ..................... Continental Z145
Engine Type ..................... 4-Stroke 4-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline
Number of Cylinders ..................... 4
Displacement, cu.in (L) ..................... 153 (2.50)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ..................... 3.38 (86.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ..................... 4.07 (103.0)
Maximum Power, kw (hp) ..................... 38.0 (28.3)
Rated Speed, rpm ..................... 2000
Compression Ratio ..................... 7.4:1
Firing Order ..................... 1-3-4-2
Fuel System ..................... Carburetor
Fuel Delivery ..................... Fixed Jet Carburetor
Lubricating System .................. Full pressure
Cooling System .................. Liquid-cooled
Ignition Timing ..................... 8 deg BTDC
Ignition Point Gap, in (mm) ..................... 0.017-0.022 (0.45-0.55)
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ..................... 0.025 (0.63)
Spark Plug Type ..................... Champion RD-16 or AC-85S
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ..................... 14.0 (53.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 5.0 (4.7)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 10.5 (9.8)
Electrical System Rating, Volts ..................... 12
Charging System ..................... Alternator
| Diesel Engine Specs |
Engine Model ..................... Perkins AD3.152
Engine Type ..................... 4-Stroke 3-cylinder direct injection diesel
Number of Cylinders ..................... 3
Displacement, cu.in (L) ..................... 152 (2.50)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ..................... 3.60 (91.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ..................... 5.00 (127.0)
Aspiration Type ..................... Naturally aspirated
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ..................... 38.0 (28.3)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ..................... 2000
Compression Ratio ..................... 18.5:1
Firing Order ..................... 1-2-3
Fuel System .................. Direct injection
Fuel Injection Pump ..................... CAV DPA
Fuel Filter Type ..................... Paper element
Governor Type .................. Mechanical
Lubricating System .................. Full pressure
Cooling System .................. Liquid-cooled
Oil Pump Type ..................... Rotor type
Air Cleaner Type ..................... Dual dry element
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ..................... 14.0 (53.0)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 10.5 (9.9)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 6.0 (5.8)
Electrical System Rating, Volts ..................... 12
Charging system ..................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ..................... 37
| Power Take-Off |
PTO Operational Type ..................... Live
PTO Power, hp (kW) ..................... 34.0 (25.4)
PTO Speed, rpm ..................... 540
PTO/Engine Speed, rpm ..................... 540/1700
| Transmission |
Transmission Type ..................... Gear
Gearbox Type ..................... 6F/2R
Number of Forward Gears ..................... 6
Number of Reverse Gears ..................... 2
Clutch Type ..................... Dry disc
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 14.5 (23.3)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 7.4 (11.9)
| Wheels and Tires |
Wheel Drive System ..................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ..................... Front Steer
Steering System (Std) ..................... Manual
Steering System (Opt) ..................... Power
Brakes Type ..................... Mechanical drum
Front Tire Size (Std) ..................... 6.00x16
Rear Tire Size (Std) ..................... 12.4x28
Front Tire Size (Opt) ..................... 7.50x16
Rear Tire Size (Opt) ..................... 14.9x24
Front Tread, in (mm) ..................... 48-72 (1210-1820)
Rear Tread, in (mm) ..................... 52-76 (1320-1930)
| Hydraulics and Hitch |
Hydraulic System Type ..................... Open center
Implement Pump Type, gpm (Lpm) ..................... Gear
Implement Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) ..................... 4.5 (17.0)
Steering Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) ..................... 5.0 (19.0)
Hydraulic Pressure, Bar (psi) ..................... 207 (3000)
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity, gal (L) ..................... 8.0 (30.3)
3-Point Hitch Category ..................... 1
Draft Sensing or Lift Control ..................... Position and draft control
Lift Capacity at Lift Pin, lbs (kg) ..................... 3120 (1415)
| Dimensions and Weight |
Wheelbase, in (mm) ..................... 72.4 (1830)
Overall Length, in (mm) ..................... 116.1 (2940)
Height (Steering Wheel), in (mm) ..................... 58.1 (1470)
Overall Width, in (mm) ..................... 61.8 (1560)
Shipping Weight (Gasoline), lbs (kg) ..................... 3200 (1450)
Shipping Weight (Diesel), lbs (kg) ..................... 3450 (1565)
Operating Weight (Gasoline), lbs (kg) ..................... 3840 (1740)
Operating Weight (Diesel), lbs (kg) ..................... 4000 (1815)
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