Massey Ferguson industrial tractors

Massey Ferguson 30B

The Massey Ferguson 30B is an industrial tractor produced from 1976 to 1981. It features engine options including a Perkins 2.5L 3-cylinder diesel and a Continental 2.4L 4-cylinder gasoline engine. The tractor offers 45 hp net power and comes with transmission options of a 6-speed manual shuttle or a 4-speed power shuttle with torque converter. It has two-wheel drive with mechanical rear differential lock and power steering. The 30B supports front-end loader and backhoe attachments, with detailed specifications for the 34A Loader and Massey Ferguson 54A Backhoe. It has a wheelbase of 77 inches and various tire options for agricultural, lawn/turf, and industrial use. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery and alternator charging system. The tractor is equipped with a live independent rear PTO and an open center hydraulic system.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 30B

Power

Engine (net)	45 hp (33.6 kW)
Engine (gross)	46.5 hp (34.7 kW)

Tires

Ag rear	14.9x24
Lawn/turf rear	14.9x24, 16.9x24
Industrial rear	14.9x24, 16.9x24, 17.5Lx24
Industrial front	7.50/8.00x16, 11Lx15

Engine

Torque	119 lb-ft (161.4 Nm)
Starter	electric
Rated RPM	2250
Torque RPM	1300
Air cleaner	dual dry element
Bore/Stroke	3.6x5.0 inches (91 x 127 mm)
Compression	16.5:1
Power (net)	45 hp (33.6 kW)
Displacement	152.7 ci (2.5 L)
Oil capacity	6.5 qts (6.2 L)
Power (gross)	46.5 hp (34.7 kW)
Starter volts	12
Engine options	Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel, Continental 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline
Perkins D3.152	diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Coolant capacity	10 qts (9.5 L)
Continental Z-145	gasoline, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Torque (gasoline)	108 lb-ft (146.4 Nm)
Starter (gasoline)	electric
Power (net) gasoline	42 hp (31.3 kW)
Rated RPM (gasoline)	2250
Torque RPM (gasoline)	1600
Air cleaner (gasoline)	dry dual element
Bore/Stroke (gasoline)	3.4x4.0 inches (86 x 102 mm)
Compression (gasoline)	7.4:1
Displacement (gasoline)	145 ci (2.4 L)
Oil capacity (gasoline)	6.5 qts (6.2 L)
Starter volts (gasoline)	12
Coolant capacity (gasoline)	10 qts (9.5 L)

Weight

Shipping	3825 lbs (gas) (1735 kg), 4025 lbs (diesel) (1825 kg), 9600 lbs (backhoe-tractor) (4354 kg)
Max front axle	15,000 lbs (dynamic) (6804 kg), 30,000 lbs (static) (13608 kg)

Capacity

Fuel	14 gal (53.0 L)
Steering	2 qts (1.9 L)
Hydraulic system	13 gal (49.2 L)

Dimensions

Width	79 inches (200 cm)
Length	116 inches (294 cm), 173 inches (loader-tractor) (439 cm), 256 inches (backhoe-tractor) (650 cm)
Wheelbase	77 inches (195 cm)
Rear tread	62 inches (157 cm)
Front tread	61 inches (154 cm)
Height (cab)	96 inches (243 cm)
Ground clearance	15.4 inches (39 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	56 inches (142 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery AH	60 (gas), 95 (diesel)
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	38
Charging system	alternator

Hydraulics

Type	open center
Capacity	13 gal (49.2 L)
Pressure	2500 psi (172.4 bar)
Total flow	19 gpm (loader) (71.9 lpm), 22 gpm (backhoe) (83.3 lpm)
Steering capacity	2 qts (1.9 L)

Mechanical

ROPS	Two-post ROPS with optional canopy. Cab optional.
Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Differential mechanical wet disc brakes
Final drives	outboard planetary
Power steering	yes
Differential lock	mechanical rear

Production

Type	Industrial tractor
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson
Years produced	1976 - 1981

Attachments

34A Loader	Dump time1.5s Dump angle48° Lower time1.5s Raise time3.0s Bucket width79 inches (200 cm) Lift capacity3,300 lbs (1496 kg) Breakout force5,500 lbs (2494 kg) Reach (dumped)26 inches (66 cm) Reach (ground)75 inches (190 cm) Bucket capacity0.75 cu yd (0.6 cu m) Height (at pin)125 inches (317 cm) Clearance (dumped)104 inches (264 cm) Rollback (ground line)35°
Attachment overview	Front-end loader, Backhoe
Massey Ferguson 54A Backhoe	Backhoe typeMassey Ferguson 54A Backhoe Bucket force8,990 lbs (4077 kg) Digging depth151 inches (383 cm) Loading height113 inches (287 cm) Reach from pivot180 inches (457 cm) Dipperstick force6,000 lbs (2721 kg) 2-Foot flat digging depth150 inches (381 cm)

Transmission

Power shuttle	Typepower shuttle with torque converter Gears4 forward and reverse Oil capacity48 qts (45.4 L) TransmissionInstant Reverse
Manual shuttle	Typemanual shuttle Gears6 forward and reverse Clutchdry feramic disc Oil capacity42 qts (39.7 L)
Transmission options	6-speed manual shuttle, 4-speed power shuttle with torque converter