SPECS / COMPARISON
Farmall 230 vs Massey Ferguson 230
A detailed comparison of the Farmall 230 and the Massey Ferguson 230. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
Farmall 2301560.0 kg (3439.2 lbs)
Massey Ferguson 2301815.0 kg (Gas: 3836.0 lbs (1740.0 kg) Diesel: 4001.4 lbs)
| Specification | Farmall 230 Agricultural Tractors | Massey Ferguson 230 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Row-Crop Tractor | Utility Tractor |
| Horsepower | 18.6 kW (25.0 HP) | — |
| Weight | 1560.0 kg (3439.2 lbs) | 1815.0 kg (Gas: 3836.0 lbs (1740.0 kg) Diesel: 4001.4 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Sliding gear | Gear type with dry disc clutch |
| Years Made | 1956-1958 | 1976-1983 |
| Engine Model | International Harvester C123 | Continental Z145 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 2010 cc (122.7 cu in.) | 2376 cc (145.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 7.90 cm (3.11 in.) | 8.61 cm (3.39 in.) |
| Stroke | 11.99 cm (4.72 in.) | 10.31 cm (4.06 in.) |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | 540 RPM |
| Rated RPM | 1800 RPM | — |
| Compression Ratio | 6.94:1 | 7.4:1 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41.6 l (11.0 gal) | 53.0 l (14.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 4.7 l (1.2 gal) | 4.7 l (1.2 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 14.2 l (3.8 gal) | 9.9 l (2.6 gal) |
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 5.5 km/h (Forward: 11.7 MPH (18.8 km/h) Reverse: 3.4 MPH) | 11.9 km/h (Forward: 14.5 MPH (23.3 km/h) Reverse: 7.4 MPH) |
| Brakes | Differential mechanical dry disc | Mechanical drum |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station or ROPS and canopy |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual or power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 5.00-15 | Ag: 6.00-16 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 11.2-36 | Ag: 12.4-28 |
| Length | — | 294.0 cm (115.7 in.) |
| Pump Flow | — | 17.0 LPM (4.5 GPM) |
| Rear PTO Type | — | Live |
| Battery | — | 12 V, 60Ah |
| Height | — | 147.0 cm (57.9 in.) |
| Width | — | 156.0 cm (61.4 in.) |
| Wheelbase | — | 183.0 cm (72.0 in.) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | — | 30.3 l (8.0 gal) |
| Drawbar Category | — | I |
| Hitch Type | — | Position and draft control |
| Hydraulic Type | — | Open center |
| Total Flow | — | 36.0 LPM (9.5 GPM) |
| Steering Flow | — | 18.9 LPM (5.0 GPM) |
| Working Pressure | — | 206.8 bar (3000.0 psi) |
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