Ford 2120 (A) vs Massey Ferguson MF 230
10 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because they were not built in overlapping years (1987–1991; 1976–1983). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
10 material differences · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 2120 (A) | MF 230 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 39.4 hp | 41.4 hp | — |
| Engine declared | ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA T-854 B | Perkins AD 3.152 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 2.30 L | 2.50 L | +9% MF 230 |
| Maximum torque declared | 89 lb·ft · 121 N·m | 127 lb·ft · 173 N·m | +43% MF 230 |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | Pedal operated dry Daikin double clutch | — | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 9.9 gpm · 37.5 L/min | 4.5 gpm · 17.0 L/min | +121% 2120 (A) |
| Pressure declared | 1,697 psi · 117 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 4,718 lb · 2,140 kg | 3,120 lb · 1,415 kg | +51% 2120 (A) |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 3,571 lb · 1,620 kg | 3,814 lb · 1,730 kg | +7% MF 230 |
| Wheelbase declared | 74.4 in · 1,890 mm | 74.6 in · 1,896 mm | — |
| Length declared | 137.2 in · 3,485 mm | 124.8 in · 3,170 mm | +10% 2120 (A) |
| Width declared | 64.2 in · 1,631 mm | 64.2 in · 1,630 mm | — |
| Height declared | 89.2 in · 2,265 mm | 83.5 in · 2,120 mm | +7% 2120 (A) |
| Ground clearance declared | 13.8 in · 350 mm | 12.2 in · 310 mm | +13% 2120 (A) |
| Fuel tank declared | 44.4 qt · 42.0 L | 50.7 qt · 48 L | +14% MF 230 |
Ford 2120 (A) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 2120”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 2110”
Massey Ferguson MF 230 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 230”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 148”