The Massey Ferguson 230 tractor engine horsepower is 38 hp | 28.3 kW, PTO horsepower is 34 hp | 25.4 kW, and the drawbar horsepower is 28.36 hp | 21.1 kW.
3.60×5.00 inches | 91 x 127 mm | 3.375×4.062 inches | 86 x 103 mm
Compression
18.5:1 | 7.4:1
Rated RPM
2000
Massey Ferguson 230 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
Fuel capacity
14 gal | 53.0 L
Starter volts
12
Battery volts
12
Massey Ferguson 230 Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
38 hp
Average
35 hp
Low
15 hp
High
60 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
34 hp
Average
28 hp
Low
12 hp
High
50 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
28.4 hp
Average
24 hp
Low
10 hp
High
45 hp
Displacement comparison
This model
153 ci
Average
110 ci
Low
50 ci
High
180 ci
Rated RPM comparison
This model
2,000 rpm
Average
2,400 rpm
Low
1,800 rpm
High
3,000 rpm
Engine size per PTO HP
This model
4.5 ci/hp
Average
3.1 ci/hp
Low
1.8 ci/hp
High
5 ci/hp
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the compact and small utility tractor category. Use the operator manual and actual engine/tractor configuration before sizing implements or judging working power.
Massey Ferguson 230 Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 230 have?
The listed engine output is 38 hp, close to the 35 hp benchmark average. That puts the tractor in a normal working range for this benchmark group, with 38 hp as the main engine number.
How much PTO horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 230 have?
The listed PTO output is 34 hp, above the 28 hp benchmark average. That is the number to use for mowers, balers, augers, pumps and other PTO tools that need up to about 34 hp.
How much drawbar horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 230 have?
The listed drawbar output is 28.4 hp, above the 24 hp benchmark average. That makes the 28.4 hp drawbar number more useful than engine hp for tillage and heavy pulling.
How much engine power reaches the PTO on the Massey Ferguson 230?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 89.5%, from 38 engine hp to 34 PTO hp. That is a normal usable range for judging PTO implement fit.
How efficient is the Massey Ferguson 230 for pulling work?
The drawbar-to-engine transfer is about 74.6%, from 38 engine hp to 28.4 drawbar hp. That gives a more grounded pulling estimate than engine horsepower alone.
Is the Massey Ferguson 230 better judged by PTO hp or drawbar hp?
The drawbar output is about 83.4% of PTO output, comparing 28.4 drawbar hp with 34 PTO hp. That helps separate pulling ability from PTO implement ability.
How big is the Massey Ferguson 230 engine?
The engine displacement is 153 ci, above the 110 ci benchmark average. Bigger displacement can help low-rpm pull and load-holding feel.
Is the Massey Ferguson 230 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 4.5 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 153 ci and 34 PTO hp. That points to a larger-displacement, lower-stress style setup.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Massey Ferguson 230 make?
The output density is about 13.6 PTO hp per liter, using 34 PTO hp and 2.5 L of displacement. Higher hp/L means more output squeezed from each liter; lower hp/L usually means a more relaxed engine tune.
Official information note
Horsepower and engine specs can vary by year, market, engine option, fuel system, test standard and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, spec plate, parts book and official masseyferguson.com website before buying parts, sizing implements or making repair decisions.
