Massey Ferguson 235

Production ended · 2WD

PTO power · claimed

42 hp

Weight
4,130 lb
Engines
2 Diesel · Gasoline
Built
no record
Price new · 1976
$6,900

Power

Power specifications
Engineno record
PTO42 hp claimed
PTO, tested42.4 hp
Drawbar35 hp claimed
Listed power46 hp PTO basis

Engines

Engines fitted to the Massey Ferguson 235
Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl dieselDiesel · 3 cyl152 ci
Continental 2.4L 4-cyl gasolineGasoline · 4 cyl145 ci
Engine details
Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel
Bore × stroke
3.6 in × 5 in
Rated speed
2,250 rpm
Compression
16.5:1
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Firing order
1-2-3
Continental 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline
Bore × stroke
3.38 in × 4.06 in
Rated speed
2,000 rpm
Compression
7.4:1
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Firing order
1-3-4-2

Transmissions

Transmissions for the Massey Ferguson 235
6-speed geargear6F / 2R
8-speed geargear8F / 2R
Multi-Powerpartial power shift12F / 4R
Transmission notes

Multi-Power: Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low range. Multi-Power provides two-speed power shift to each gear.

Weight

Weight specifications
Weight4,130 lb operating; Gas
Shipping3,830 lb
Ballasted5,860 lb

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Wheelbase74.5 in
Length116.1 in
Width64.6 in
Front tread, narrowest48 in
Front tread, widest72 in
Rear tread, narrowest48 in
Rear tread, widest76 in

Capacities

Capacities specifications
Fuel tank14 gal
Hydraulic system8 gal

Hydraulics

Hydraulics specifications
Systemopen center
Pump flow10 gpm
Total flow19.5 gpm
Steering flow5 gpm
Pressure2,300 psi
Remote valves0 to 2

Hitch

Hitch specifications
Rear hitch categoryI
Controlposition and draft control
Rear lift capacityno record

PTO

PTO specifications
Rear PTOlive
Rear PTO speeds540 (1.375)
Engine rpm at PTO speed540@1700

Chassis

Chassis specifications
Drive2WD
Steeringmanual
BrakesDifferential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Differential lockmechanical rear
CabOpen operator station. Optional two-post ROPS and canopy

Tires

Tires specifications
Front6.00-16
Rear12.4-28

Electrical

Electrical specifications
System voltage12 V
Chargingalternator
Charging output37 A
Groundnegative

Production

Production specifications
Price new$6,900 (1976)
FactoriesDetroit, Michigan, USA
Built byMassey Ferguson

Variants

  • orchard low-profile
  • vineyard narrow low-profile

Serial numbers

Serial number plate on left side of tractor's dashboard.

First serial number by year
YearFirst serial
19759A207681
19769A232539

Literature

  • MF 235 Tractor Massey Ferguson, 1975
  • Operator's Manual MF 235 Tractor (1448 327 M2) 1975
  • Complete Farm Machinery Guide Massey Ferguson, 1976