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.
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 rod:1.97 inches (5 cm)
Bucket rod:1.25 inches (3 cm)
Dump angle:48°
Bucket width:80 inches (203 cm)
Boom cylinder:2.48 inches (6 cm)
Lift capacity:3300 lbs (1496 kg) full at pin
Breakout force:5500 lbs (2494 kg)
Reach (dumped):36 inches (91 cm)
Rollback angle:35°
Bucket cylinder:2.48 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 Arc:180°
Bucket force:5469 lbs (2480 kg)
Digging depth:112 inches (284 cm)
Loading height:73 inches (185 cm)
Bucket Rotation:180°
Reach from pivot:142 inches (360 cm)
Transport height:83 inches (210 cm)
Dipperstick force:3132 lbs (1420 kg)
2-Foot flat digging depth:108 inches (274 cm)
Bradco 11HD Backhoe
Swing Arc:180°
Bucket force:5469 lbs (2480 kg)
Digging depth:140 inches (355 cm)
Loading height:88 inches (223 cm)
Bucket Rotation:180°
Reach from pivot:173 inches (439 cm)
Transport height:106.5 inches (270 cm)
Dipperstick force:3605 lbs (1635 kg)
2-Foot flat digging depth:132 inches (335 cm)
Massey Ferguson 30E Backhoe
Swing Arc:180°
Bucket force:8990 lbs (4077 kg)
Digging depth:151 inches (383 cm)
Loading height:105 inches (266 cm)
Bucket Rotation:190°
Reach from pivot:192 inches (487 cm)
Transport height:122 inches (309 cm)
Dipperstick force:6000 lbs (2721 kg)
2-Foot flat digging depth:150 inches (381 cm)
Transmission
Options:4-speed power shuttle, 6-speed mechanical shuttle