Massey Ferguson 270: all source data

All 68 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerMassey Ferguson
(no label)Built in Coventry, England
Original price$19,000 (1986)
Engine
(no label)Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank21 gal | 79.5 L
Transmission
(no label)8-speed
(no label)12-speed partial power shift
Power
PTO (claimed)56 hp | 41.8 kW
Drawbar (tested)46.28 hp | 34.5 kW
PTO (tested)55.85 hp | 41.6 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
Steeringhydrostatic power
(no label)Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
(no label)Optional ROPS canopy.
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Valves1 to 3
Total flow14 gpm | 53.0 lpm
Total flow17 gpm (optional) | 64.3 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeII
Pto
Rear PTOlive
Rear PTOindependent (optional)
Rear PTO Type540
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (optional)
Dimensions
Wheelbase84 inches | 213 cm
Weight5258 to 6900 pounds
Front tire6.50-16
Rear tire16.9-24
Electrical
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps32
Batteries2
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)Perkins AD4.236
(no label)diesel
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement236 ci | 3.9 L
Bore/Stroke3.875x5.00 inches | 98 x 127 mm
Air cleanerdual dry element
Pre-heatingether (optional)
Pre-heatingblock heater (optional)
Compression16:1
Rated RPM2000
Starter volts12

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)8-speed
(no label)12-speed partial power shift
Transmission
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
TransmissionMulti-Power
Typepartial power shift
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
(no label)Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low range. Multi-Power provides a high-low power shift in each gear.

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front6.50-16
Ag front7.5-15
Ag front7.50-16
Ag front9.5L-15
Ag front10.00-16
Ag rear16.9-24
Ag rear16.9-28
Ag rear16.9-30
Ag rear18.4-30
Ag rear15.5-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase84 inches | 213 cm
Length147 inches | 373 cm
Width85 inches | 215 cm
Front tread54 to 70 inches | 137 to 177 cm
Rear tread59 to 90 inches | 149 to 228 cm
Weight
Shipping5,258 lbs | 2385 kg
Operating6,900 lbs | 3129 kg
Ballasted8,195 lbs | 3717 kg