- WhichTractor size: Compact
- No lab test on file
- 1963–1964
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 30 specs: hp, weight, years
Perkins A 4.107 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 26.7 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
26.7 hp
19.9 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 30”, 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
- 3,241 lb
- 3-point lift
- 2,271 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 4.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4 mph
Massey Ferguson 30 specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson 30 was built from 1963 to 1964.
The Massey Ferguson 30 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 19.9 kW (26.7 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Massey Ferguson 30 is two-wheel drive (2WD).Source 2
The Massey Ferguson 30 has a Perkins A 4.107 engine, a 4-cylinder 1.75 L diesel unit.
The Massey Ferguson 30 weighs 1,470 kg (3,241 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson 30 has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.Source 2
The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson 30 lifts 1,030 kg (2,271 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Massey Ferguson 30 delivers 15.0 L/min (4.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 30”
How much horsepower does a 30 have?
The only figure for the 30 is 26.7 hp (19.9 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 30”
What engine is in a 30?
A 30 has a Perkins A 4.107, a 4-cylinder 1.75 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Perkins A 4.107 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 107.0 ci · 1.75 L |
| Max torque | 74 lb·ft · 100 N·m @ 1,100 rpmSource 2Sources disagree77 lb·ft · 104 N·m (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 30”) |
| Injection | DPA distributor injection pump with injection timer |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 30”
How much will a 30 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 30 lifts 2,271 lb (1,030 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 4.0 gpm · 15.0 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 1,991 psi · 137 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Lift at ends | 2,271 lb · 1,030 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-drivenGround-speed PTO available |
| PTO shaft | 29 x 34,9 x 9,7 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 30”
What transmission does a 30 have?
Transmission specifications for the 30 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry air cooled MF double clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical Gemmer worm steering |
| Top speed | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 30”
How much does a 30 weigh?
A 30 weighs 3,241 lb (1,470 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,241 lb · 1,470 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 72.0 in · 1,830 mm |
| Length | 114.6 in · 2,910 mm |
| Width | 63.0 in · 1,600 mm |
| Height | 55.1 in · 1,400 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 30”
What oil does a 30 take, and how much?
A 30 engine takes 5.0 qt (4.7 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 5.0 qt · 4.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 30” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 20.1 qt · 19 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 30” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 7.9 qt · 7.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 30” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 30?
Within 10% of its 26.7 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- BOLINDER-MUNKTELL BM-15 Terrier26.7 hp engine, claimed · 1956–1962Side by side with the 30 →
- Volvo T-15 Krabat26.7 hp engine, claimed · 1956–1962Side by side with the 30 →
- Ferguson TE-F 2026.7 hp engine, claimed · 1951–1954Side by side with the 30 →
- Hanomag R 324S26.6 hp engine, claimed · 1959–1962Side by side with the 30 →
- Fendt Farmer 2D27.5 hp engine, claimed · 1961–1967Side by side with the 30 →
- MAN 2N127.5 hp engine, claimed · 1961–1962Side by side with the 30 →
Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 30
Is a 30 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson 30 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 30 V”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 30”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 30 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-10623 · revision 901573. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 30 V — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-104227 · revision 901574. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document