The Massey Ferguson 235 is a 2WD utility tractor from the 200 series. This tractor was manufactured by Massey Ferguson from 1975 to 1976.
The Massey Ferguson 235 is equipped with one of two engines: a 2.5 L (152.0 cu·in) three-cylinder diesel engine or a 2.4 L (145.0 cu·in) four-cylinder gasoline engine and one of three transmissions: a gear type transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears and dry disc clutch, a gear type transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears and dry disc clutch or a partial power shift transmission with 12 forward and 4 reverse gears.
The tractor could be equipped with the following engines:
- Perkins AD3.152. It is a 2.5 L, 2,491 cm2, (152.0 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 16.5:1.
- 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 235 is equipped with manual or power (optional) steering, differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes, open operator station or two-post ROPS (optional), and 53.0 liters (14 US gal.; 11.7 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
Massey Ferguson 235 Specifications
General Specifications | |
Model | Massey Ferguson 235 |
Length | 2,940 mm (115.7 in) |
Width | 1,640 mm (64.6 in) |
Height (steering wheel) | 1,470 mm (57.9 in) |
Wheel base | 1,890 mm (74.4 in) |
Weight (operating) | 1,875 kg (4,134 lbs) |
Fuel tank capacity | 53.0 liters (14 US gal.; 11.7 Imp. gal) |
Battery | 12V |
Cabin type | Open operator station or two-post ROPS (optional) |
Engine | |
Engine model | Perkins AD3.152 |
Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
Cylinders | 3 |
Fuel type | Diesel |
Displacement | 2.5 L, 2,491 cm2, (152.0 cu·in) |
Bore and stroke | 91.0 mm X 127.0 mm (3.58 in X 5 in) |
Compression ratio | 16.5:1 |
Horsepower | – |
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: | 5.7 L (6 US. qt, 5 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 | Differential mechanical expanding shoe |
Differential lock | Mechanical rear |
Transmission model | – |
Transmission type | Gear type with dry disc clutch |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Speed | Forward: 27.5 kmh (17.1 mph) Reverse: 13.8 (8.6 mph) |
Transmission model | – |
Transmission type | Gear type with dry disc clutch |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Speed | Forward: 33.4 kmh (20.8 mph) Reverse: 13.8 (8.6 mph) |
Transmission model | Multi-Power |
Transmission type | Partial power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Speed | Forward: 35.9 kmh (22.3 mph) Reverse: 18.1 (11.2 mph) |
Tires | |
Front tires | Ag: 6.00-16 |
Rear tires | Ag: 12.4-28 |
Three-Point Hitch | |
Category | I |
Control type | Position and draft control |
Lift capacity (at ends) | – |
PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
Rear PTO type | Live (two-stage clutch) or independent (optional) |
Rear PTO speed | 540 rpm |
Hydraulic system | |
Hydraulic type | Open center |
Hydraulic capacity | 30.3 L (8 US. gal, 6.7 Imp. gal.) |
Pressure | 2300 psi (158.6 bar) |
Valves | 0 to 2 |
Pump flow |
10.0 gpm (37.9 lpm) Three-Point Hitch: 4.5 gpm (17.0 lpm) |
Steering flow | 5.0 gpm (18.9 lpm) |
Total flow | 19.5 gpm (73.8 lpm) |