Massey Ferguson 1233 Horsepower & PTO HP

Quick answer:

The Massey Ferguson 1233 tractor engine horsepower is 28.4 hp | 21.2 kW, and PTO horsepower is 24.5 hp | 18.3 kW.

Engine HP28.4 hp | 21.2 kW
PTO HP24.5 hp | 18.3 kW
PTO Transfer86.3%
Torque70.4 lb-ft | 95.5 Nm
Displacement89.3 ci | 1.5 L

Massey Ferguson 1233 Horsepower Specs

Engine gross horsepower 28.4 hp | 21.2 kW
Engine net horsepower 27.6 hp | 20.6 kW
PTO horsepower claimed 24.5 hp | 18.3 kW

Massey Ferguson 1233 Useful Horsepower Calculations

PTO-to-engine power transfer 86.3% of engine hp reaches the PTO
Engine size per PTO horsepower 3.6 ci per PTO hp
PTO horsepower per liter 16.3 PTO hp per L
Engine size per engine horsepower 3.1 ci per engine hp
Engine horsepower per liter 18.9 engine hp per L
Torque per PTO horsepower 2.9 lb-ft per PTO hp
Fuel tank per PTO horsepower 0.2 gal per PTO hp
Rated speed per PTO horsepower 102 rpm per PTO hp

Massey Ferguson 1233 Engine Specs

Displacement 89.3 ci | 1.5 L
Bore and stroke 3.39×3.30 inches | 86 x 84 mm
Compression 21.7:1
Rated RPM 2500
Torque 70.4 lb-ft | 95.5 Nm
Torque RPM 1500

Massey Ferguson 1233 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs

Fuel capacity 6 gal | 22.7 L
Starter volts 12
Battery volts 12

Massey Ferguson 1233 Horsepower Comparison Charts

Engine horsepower comparison

This model

28.4 hp

Average

35 hp

Low

15 hp

High

60 hp

PTO horsepower comparison

This model

24.5 hp

Average

28 hp

Low

12 hp

High

50 hp

Displacement comparison

This model

89.3 ci

Average

110 ci

Low

50 ci

High

180 ci

Torque comparison

This model

70.4 lb-ft

Average

95 lb-ft

Low

45 lb-ft

High

170 lb-ft

Rated RPM comparison

This model

2,500 rpm

Average

2,400 rpm

Low

1,800 rpm

High

3,000 rpm

Engine size per PTO HP

This model

3.6 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 1233 Horsepower FAQ

How much horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 1233 have?

The listed engine output is 28.4 hp, below the 35 hp benchmark average. That is a lower-power result, so the smarter match is lighter implements and jobs that do not demand more than about 28.4 hp.

How much PTO horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 1233 have?

The listed PTO output is 24.5 hp, below the 28 hp benchmark average. For real use, size PTO implements below or near 24.5 hp rather than using a bigger engine-horsepower number.

How much engine power reaches the PTO on the Massey Ferguson 1233?

The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 86.3%, from 28.4 engine hp to 24.5 PTO hp. That is a normal usable range for judging PTO implement fit.

How big is the Massey Ferguson 1233 engine?

The engine displacement is 89.3 ci, below the 110 ci benchmark average. Smaller displacement usually means less engine size behind each horsepower number.

Is the Massey Ferguson 1233 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?

The engine has about 3.6 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 89.3 ci and 24.5 PTO hp. That points to a larger-displacement, lower-stress style setup.

How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Massey Ferguson 1233 make?

The output density is about 16.3 PTO hp per liter, using 24.5 PTO hp and 1.5 L of displacement. Higher hp/L means more output squeezed from each liter; lower hp/L usually means a more relaxed engine tune.

How much torque does the Massey Ferguson 1233 have?

The listed torque is 70.4 lb-ft, below the 95 lb-ft benchmark average. With 70.4 lb-ft listed, gearing matters more when the tractor is loaded hard.

Does the Massey Ferguson 1233 have good torque for its PTO horsepower?

The torque-to-PTO-power figure is about 2.9 lb-ft per PTO hp, using 70.4 lb-ft and 24.5 PTO hp. A higher number usually points to a slower, gruntier working feel.

What rpm is the Massey Ferguson 1233 rated at?

The rated speed is 2,500 rpm, close to the 2,400 rpm benchmark average. The 2,500 rpm figure is around normal for this class.

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.