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Massey Ferguson MF 130 Full specifications
Perkins A 4.107 four-cylinder diesel. Claimed engine power varies by configuration. The only laboratory test on record is of one version: Nebraska Test 949 (1966) measured 26.96 hp at the PTO of the MF 130 Dsl, 8 speed w/Multi-pwr.
- Weight
- 2,910 lb
- 3-point lift
- 2,229 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 3.4 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4 mph
Massey Ferguson MF 130 specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson MF 130 was built from 1964 to 1972.
Only one version of the Massey Ferguson MF 130 has a laboratory test on record: the MF 130 Dsl, 8 speed w/Multi-pwr produced 20.1 kW (26.96 hp) at the PTO, measured on Nebraska Test 949 (1966).Source 1
The claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of the Massey Ferguson MF 130 is 20.6–20.6 kW (27.6–27.6 hp), depending on configuration.Source 3
The Massey Ferguson MF 130 is two-wheel drive (2WD) (stated for 2 of its 3 configurations).Source 3
The Massey Ferguson MF 130 has a Perkins A 4.107 engine, a 4-cylinder 1.75 L diesel unit.Source 4
The Massey Ferguson MF 130 weighs 1,320 kg (2,910 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson MF 130 has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson MF 130 lifts 1,011 kg (2,229 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Massey Ferguson MF 130 delivers 13.0 L/min (3.4 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 130”
How much horsepower does an MF 130 have?
The only laboratory test on record is of one version. Nebraska Test 949 (1966) measured 26.96 hp at the PTO of the MF 130 Dsl, 8 speed w/Multi-pwr. Across configurations the claimed figures are engine power of 27.6–27.6 hp (20.6–20.6 kW), varying by configuration, which is not power at the shaft.
Sources · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 130 V”; Nebraska and OECD Tractor Test Data, 1972, p. 43
What engine is in an MF 130?
An MF 130 has a Perkins A 4.107, a 4-cylinder 1.75 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Perkins A 4.107Source 4 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooledSource 4 |
| Displacement | 107.0 ci · 1.75 LSource 4 |
| Max torque | 77 lb·ft · 104 N·m @ 1,100 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 130”
How much will an MF 130 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An MF 130 lifts 2,229 lb (1,011 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 3.4 gpm · 13.0 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,062–2,276 psi · 142–157 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Lift at ends | 2,229 lb · 1,011 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 1,890 engine rpmGround-speed PTO available |
| PTO shaft | 29 x 34,9 x 8,7 mm (Form-A) |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 130”
What transmission does an MF 130 have?
Transmission specifications for the MF 130 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry air-cooled MF double clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal operated dry disc brake acting on the side shaftsSource 3On record for 1 of 3 configurations |
| Steering | Mechanical single-finger steering |
| Top speed | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 130”
How much does an MF 130 weigh?
An MF 130 weighs 2,910 lb (1,320 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 2,910 lb · 1,320 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 5,512 lb · 2,500 kg |
| Maximum front axle load | 1,984 lb · 900 kg |
| Maximum rear axle load | 3,527 lb · 1,600 kg |
| Wheelbase | 72.0 in · 1,830 mm |
| Length | 112.2 in · 2,850 mm |
| Width | 67.3 in · 1,710 mm |
| Height | 59.4 in · 1,510 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.4 in · 340 mm |
| Front track | 48.0–79.9 in · 1,220–2,030 mm |
| Rear track | 52.0–76.0 in · 1,320–1,930 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 9.0 ft · 2.75 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 130”
How much fuel does an MF 130 burn per hour?
Measured on Nebraska Test 949 (1966) (tested as the MF 130 Dsl, 8 speed w/Multi-pwr), at each condition the laboratory recorded.
Cost per hour = fuel used per hour × your fuel price (per litre, or per US gallon for the gal/h figure).
| Test condition | Fuel per hour |
|---|---|
| Rated engine speedPTO 20.1 kW (26.96 hp) at 643 rpm | 7.3 L/h 1.918 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 17.7 kW (23.79 hp) | 6.3 L/h 1.654 gal/h |
| 100% load | 7.1 L/h 1.878 gal/h |
| 75% load | 6.4 L/h 1.689 gal/h |
| 50% load | 5.3 L/h 1.408 gal/h |
Source · Nebraska Test 949 (1966)
Which tractors compare with an MF 130?
Within 10% of its 26.5 hp at the PTO (claimed), the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Nuffield Universal-3 (3 DL)26.9 hp PTO, claimed · 1957–1961Side by side with the MF 130 →
- Deutz D 300627.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1968–1978Side by side with the MF 130 →
- Ford 1900 (A)25.7 hp PTO, claimed · 1979–1983Side by side with the MF 130 →
- Steyr 3027.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1966–1976Side by side with the MF 130 →
- SOMECA SOM-3028 hp PTO, claimed · 1959–1960Side by side with the MF 130 →
- Fahr D 30 UL28 hp PTO, claimed · 1951Side by side with the MF 130 →
Everything else people ask
Is an MF 130 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson MF 130 is two-wheel drive (2WD) (stated for 2 of its 3 configurations).
What PTO does an MF 130 have?
An MF 130 has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO on a 29 x 34,9 x 8,7 mm (Form-A) shaft.
Where this page comes from
Compiled from Nebraska Tractor Test report 949; Nebraska and OECD Tractor Test Data, 1972; Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 130 V”; Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 30”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 130”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Nebraska and OECD Tractor Test Data, 1972 — Nebraska state publication; facts cited, NTTL-BOOKLET-1972 · p. 43 · retrieved 2026-09-13. Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 130 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-76427 · revision 1060543. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 130 V — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-104247 · revision 991787. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 30 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-10623 · revision 901573. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document