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Massey Ferguson 130 specs: hp, weight, years
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 130 specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson 130 was built from 1964 to 1972.
Only one version of the Massey Ferguson 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 130 is 20.6–20.6 kW (27.6–27.6 hp), depending on configuration.Source 3
The Massey Ferguson 130 is two-wheel drive (2WD) (stated for 2 of its 3 configurations).Source 3
The Massey Ferguson 130 has a Perkins A 4.107 engine, a 4-cylinder 1.75 L diesel unit.Source 4
The Massey Ferguson 130 weighs 1,320 kg (2,910 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson 130 has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson 130 lifts 1,011 kg (2,229 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Massey Ferguson 130 delivers 13.0 L/min (3.4 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 130”
How much horsepower does a 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 a 130?
A 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 rpmSource 3 |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 130”
How much will a 130 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 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 barSource 3 |
| 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 a 130 have?
Transmission specifications for the 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 a 130 weigh?
A 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”
What oil does a 130 take, and how much?
A 130 engine takes 6.1 qt (5.8 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 6.1 qt · 5.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 130” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 20.1 qt · 19 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 130” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 7.9 qt · 7.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 130” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
How much fuel does a 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 a 130?
Within 10% of its 26.5 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Hanomag R 28N27 hp PTO, claimed · 1951–1953Side by side with the 130 →
- Nuffield Universal-3 (3 DL)26.9 hp PTO, claimed · 1957–1961Side by side with the 130 →
- Deutz D 300627.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1968–1978Side by side with the 130 →
- Steyr 3027.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1966–1976Side by side with the 130 →
- MAN 4N228 hp PTO, claimed · 1961–1963Side by side with the 130 →
- SOMECA SOM-3028 hp PTO, claimed · 1959–1960Side by side with the 130 →
Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 130
Is a 130 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson 130 is two-wheel drive (2WD) (stated for 2 of its 3 configurations).
What PTO does a 130 have?
A 130 has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO on a 29 x 34,9 x 8,7 mm (Form-A) shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
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