Massey Ferguson industrial tractors

Massey Ferguson 30E

The Massey Ferguson 30E is an industrial tractor produced from 1985 to 1990 in Coventry, England. It features a Perkins 2.5L 3-cylinder diesel engine delivering 45 hp net power. The tractor offers two transmission options: a 4-speed power shuttle and a 6-speed mechanical shuttle. It has two-wheel drive with mechanical rear differential lock and wet disc brakes. The hydraulics system is open center with a pressure of 2500 psi and multiple pump flow rates for hitch, loader, and backhoe-loader. The tractor supports position and draft control hitch with a rear lift capacity of 3232 lbs. The rear PTO is independent with a 540 rpm type. Dimensions include a 74.8 inch wheelbase, 179 inch length, 76 inch width, and 93 inch height with ROPS. Weight ranges from 4350 lbs for the tractor alone to 10680 lbs for the backhoe-loader configuration. Tires vary with industrial front and rear options. Attachments include front-end loaders and various backhoes with detailed specifications. Electrical system features a negative ground, alternator charging system, and 12-volt battery.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 30E

Power

Max power	41.2 hp (30.7 kW)
Engine (net)	45 hp (33.6 kW)
PTO (claimed)	37 hp (540rpm) (27.6 kW)

Engine

Type	diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Model	Perkins AD3.152
Torque	123.9 lb-ft (168.0 Nm)
Starter	electric
Fuel tank	12.7 gal (48.1 L)
Rated RPM	2250
Torque RPM	1300
Air cleaner	dry
Bore/Stroke	3.60x5.00 inches (91 x 127 mm)
Fuel system	direct injection
Power (net)	45 hp (33.6 kW)
Displacement	152.7 ci (2.5 L)
Oil capacity	7.2 qts (6.8 L)
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	10.8 qts (10.2 L)
Compression ratio	18.5:1

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery CCA	340
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	35
Charging system	alternator

Hydraulics

Type	open center
Pressure	2500 psi (172.4 bar)
Pump flow	4.4 gpm (hitch) (16.7 lpm), 19 gpm (loader) (71.9 lpm), 21.6 gpm (backhoe-loader) (81.8 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS	Available four-post ROPS
Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Wet disc brakes
Final drives	outboard planetary
Power steering	yes
Differential lock	mechanical rear

Production

Years produced	1985 - 1990
Manufactured in	Coventry, England

References

Publications	30E Tractor Loader published in 1984, by Massey Ferguson; MF 30E Backhoe Loader published in 1986, by Massey Ferguson; Introducting the New Power Shuttle Transmission published in 1985, by Massey Ferguson; Turf Tractors - Utility Tractors - Landscapers - Backhoe Loaders - Material Handlers published in 1987, by Massey Ferguson

Attachments

Loader	Boom rod1.97 inches (5 cm) Bucket rod1.25 inches (3 cm) Dump angle48° Bucket width80 inches (203 cm) Boom cylinder2.48 inches (6 cm) Lift capacity3300 lbs (1496 kg) full at pin Breakout force5500 lbs (2494 kg) Reach (dumped)36 inches (91 cm) Rollback angle35° Bucket cylinder2.48 inches (6 cm) Height (at pin)124 inches (314 cm) Clearance (dumped)103 inches (261 cm)
Overview	Front-end loader, Backhoe
Bradco 9HD Backhoe	Swing Arc180° Bucket force5469 lbs (2480 kg) Digging depth112 inches (284 cm) Loading height73 inches (185 cm) Bucket Rotation180° Reach from pivot142 inches (360 cm) Transport height83 inches (210 cm) Dipperstick force3132 lbs (1420 kg) 2-Foot flat digging depth108 inches (274 cm)
Bradco 11HD Backhoe	Swing Arc180° Bucket force5469 lbs (2480 kg) Digging depth140 inches (355 cm) Loading height88 inches (223 cm) Bucket Rotation180° Reach from pivot173 inches (439 cm) Transport height106.5 inches (270 cm) Dipperstick force3605 lbs (1635 kg) 2-Foot flat digging depth132 inches (335 cm)
Massey Ferguson 30E Backhoe	Swing Arc180° Bucket force8990 lbs (4077 kg) Digging depth151 inches (383 cm) Loading height105 inches (266 cm) Bucket Rotation190° Reach from pivot192 inches (487 cm) Transport height122 inches (309 cm) Dipperstick force6000 lbs (2721 kg) 2-Foot flat digging depth150 inches (381 cm)

Transmission

Options	4-speed power shuttle, 6-speed mechanical shuttle
Power shuttle	Typepower shuttle Gears4 forward and reverse Oil capacity42.3 qts (40.0 L)
Mechanical shuttle	Typemechanical shuttle Gears6 forward and reverse Oil capacity41.3 qts (39.1 L)

Tractor hitch

Control	position and draft control
Rear lift capacity	3232 lbs (1466 kg)

Dimensions & Tires

Width	76 inches (193 cm)
Length	179 inches (454 cm)
Weight	4350 to 10680 pounds
Rear tire	14.9x24, 16.9x24, 17.5Lx24
Wheelbase	74.8 inches (189 cm)
Front tire	7.50/8.00x16, 11Lx15
Height (ROPS)	93 inches (236 cm)
Weight details	4350 lbs (tractor) (1973 kg), 7771 lbs (tractor-loader) (3524 kg), 10680 lbs (backhoe-loader) (4844 kg)