- WhichTractor size: Compact
- No lab test on file
- 1983–1987
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Massey Ferguson 233 specs: hp, weight, years
Perkins A 3.152 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 38 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
38 hp
28 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 233”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 4,960 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 9.5 gpm
- Top speed
- 21.7 mph
Massey Ferguson 233 specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson 233 was built from 1983 to 1987.
The Massey Ferguson 233 was sold under the Massey Ferguson badge and built by Landini.
The Massey Ferguson 233 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 28 kW (38 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Massey Ferguson 233 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Massey Ferguson 233 has a Perkins A 3.152 engine, a 3-cylinder 2.50 L diesel unit.
The Massey Ferguson 233 weighs 2,250 kg (4,960 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson 233 has a rear PTO running at 750 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the Massey Ferguson 233 delivers 36.0 L/min (9.5 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 233”
How does the 233 compare with its class?
- Strength:
A hydraulic pump flow of 36 L/min is high for its class — 72% above the median of 20.9 L/min across the 124 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
Twelve forward gears is high for its class — 100% above the median of 6 across the 176 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 177 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 233 have?
The only figure for the 233 is 38 hp (28 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 233”
What engine is in a 233?
A 233 has a Perkins A 3.152, a 3-cylinder 2.50 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Perkins A 3.152 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 152.7 ci · 2.50 L |
| Max torque | 113 lb·ft · 153 N·m @ 1,400 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 233”
How much will a 233 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 233 are below.
| Pump flow | 9.5 gpm · 36.0 L/min |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | 750 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 233”
What transmission does a 233 have?
Transmission specifications for the 233 are below.
| Clutch | two-stage clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | wet disc brake |
| Steering | hydrostatic steering |
| Top speed | 21.7 mph · 35 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 233”
How much does a 233 weigh?
A 233 weighs 4,960 lb (2,250 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,960 lb · 2,250 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 84.3 in · 2,140 mm |
| Length | 138.6 in · 3,520 mm |
| Height | 85.8 in · 2,180 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 233”
Which tractors compare with a 233?
Within 10% of its 38 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Ford 2110 (A)37.4 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1987Side by side with the 233 →
- URSUS 281237.4 hp engine, claimed · 1988–2009Side by side with the 233 →
- Ford 260037.4 hp engine, claimed · 1975–1981Side by side with the 233 →
- IMT 53938.5 hp engine, claimed · 1980–1990Side by side with the 233 →
- Lamborghini R-240 (DT)38.5 hp engine, claimed · 1970–1973Side by side with the 233 →
- New Holland 323538.5 hp engine, claimed · 1996–1999Side by side with the 233 →
Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 233
Is a 233 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson 233 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 233 have?
A 233 has a 750 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 233”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 233 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-86836 · revision 901589. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document