The Massey Ferguson 230 is a 2WD utility tractor from the 200 series. This tractor was manufactured by Massey Ferguson from 1976 to 1983.
The Massey Ferguson 230 is equipped with one of two engines: the Perkins AD3.152, a 2.5 L (153.0 cu·in) three-cylinder diesel engine, or the Continental Z145, a 2.4 L (145.0 cu·in) four-cylinder gasoline engine and a gear-type transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears and dry disc clutch.
The tractor could be equipped with the following engines:
- Perkins AD3.152. It is a 2.5 L, 2,507 cm2, (153.0 cu·in) three-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 91.0 mm (3.58 in) of the cylinder bore and 127.0 mm (5 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 18.5:1. This engine produced 38.5 PS (28.3 kW; 38.0 HP) at 2,000 rpm of output power.
- Continental Z145. It is a 2.4 L, 2,376 cm2, (145.0 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline engine. The cylinder bore is 86.0 mm (3.39 in) and the piston stroke is 103.0 mm (4.06 in). The compression ratio rating is 7.4:1.
The MF 230 is equipped with manual or power (optional) steering, mechanical drum brakes, open operator station or ROPS and canopy (optional), and 53.0 liters (14 US gal.; 11.7 Imp. gal) fuel tank. This tractor could be equipped with the Massey Ferguson 236 loader.
Massey Ferguson 230 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Massey Ferguson 230 |
| Length | 2,940 mm (115.7 in) |
| Width | 1,560 mm (61.4 in) |
| Height | 1,470 mm (57.9 in) |
| Wheel base | 1,830 mm (72 in) |
| Weight (operating) |
Gas: 1,740 kg (3,840 lbs) Diesel: 1,815 kg (4,000 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 53.0 liters (14 US gal.; 11.7 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V, 60Ah |
| Cabin type | Open operator station or ROPS and canopy (optional) |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Perkins AD3.152 |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 2.5 L, 2,507 cm2, (153.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 91.0 mm X 127.0 mm (3.58 in X 5 in) |
| Compression ratio | 18.5:1 |
| Horsepower | 38.5 PS (28.3 kW; 38 HP) at 2,000 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 5.7 L (6 US. qt, 5 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 9.9 L (10.5 US. qt, 8.7 Imp. qt.) |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Continental Z145 |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Displacement | 2.4 L, 2,376 cm2, (145.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 86.0 mm X 103.0 mm (3.39 in X 4.06 in) |
| Compression ratio | 7.4:1 |
| Horsepower | – |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 4.7 L (5 US. qt, 4.1 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 9.9 L (10.5 US. qt, 8.7 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Manual or power (optional) |
| Brakes | Mechanical drum |
| Transmission model | |
| Transmission type | Gear type with dry disc clutch |
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 23.3 kmh (14.5 mph) Reverse: 11.9 (7.4 mph) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 6.00-16 |
| Rear tires | Ag: 12.4-28 |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Caterogy | I |
| Control type | Position and draft control |
| Lift capacity (at ends) | – |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Rear PTO type | Live |
| Rear PTO speed | 540 rpm |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | Open center |
| Hydraulic capacity | 30.3 liters (8.0 US gal, 6.7 Imp. gal) |
| Pressure | 3000 psi (206.8 bar) |
| Pump flow | 4.5 gpm (17 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 5.0 gpm (18.9 lpm) |
| Total flow | 9.5 gpm (36 lpm) |