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Massey Ferguson 1230

Massey Ferguson 1230 tractor
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The Massey Ferguson 1230 is a compact utility tractor produced from 1993 to 2002 as part of the 1200 Compact Series. Built by Iseki in Japan, it features a 1.4L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine delivering 25 hp net and 27 hp gross power. Transmission options include a 9-speed gear, hydrostatic, and 12-speed creeper. It offers two- or four-wheel drive with mechanical wet disc brakes and power steering standard on 2WD models. The tractor supports various attachments such as mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, blade, and front-end loader. It has a wheelbase of 64.6 inches and weighs between 1719 to 1962 pounds depending on configuration.
Massey Ferguson 1230compact utility tractorIseki engine27 hp tractor9-speed transmissionhydrostatic12-speed creepertractor dimensionstractor attachments
Power27 hp
Founded1993 - 2002
Model1230

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 1230

Power

Engine (net):25 hp (18.6 kW)
Engine (gross):27 hp (20.1 kW)
Gear PTO (claimed):21.5 hp (16.0 kW)
Hydro PTO (claimed):20 hp (14.9 kW)

Tires

Lawn/turf rear:315x80D-16
Lawn/turf front:24x8.50-12
2WD Standard tires (ag):Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 12.4-16
4WD Standard tires (ag):Front: 6.00-14. Rear: 12.4-16

Engine

Type:diesel
Model:Iseki E3CE
Torque:58.6 lb-ft (79.5 Nm)
Cooling:liquid-cooled inline
Starter:electric
Idle RPM:950-2750
Cylinders:3-cylinder
Rated RPM:2500
Torque RPM:1800
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:3.346x3.307 inches (85 x 84 mm)
Fuel system:indirect injection
Power (net):25 hp (18.6 kW)
Pre-heating:glow plugs
Displacement:87.2 ci (1.4 L)
Oil capacity:4.2 qts (4.0 L)
Power (gross):27 hp (20.1 kW)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:7.5 qts (7.1 L)
Compression ratio:21.5:1

Weight

2WD Max capacity:3750 lbs (1701 kg)
4WD Max capacity:4136 lbs (1876 kg)
2WD Gear Shipping:1719 lbs (779 kg)
4WD Gear Shipping:1896 lbs (860 kg)
2WD Hydro Shipping:1786 lbs (810 kg)
4WD Hydro Shipping:1962 lbs (889 kg)

Capacity

Fuel:6 gal (22.7 L)
Hydraulic system:3.2 gal (12.1 L)

Variants

Similar Iseki model:TF223

Dimensions

Width:55.5 inches (140 cm) (Minimum width.)
Length:116.5 inches (295 cm)
Wheelbase:64.6 inches (164 cm)
Rear tread:43.1 inches (109 cm)
Height (ROPS):79.1 inches (200 cm)
2WD Front tread:35.9 to 39.9 inches (91 to 101 cm)
4WD Front tread:37.8 inches (96 cm)
Ground clearance:12 inches (30 cm)
Height (Folded ROPS):62.6 inches (159 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:582
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:40
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Valves:1 or 2
Capacity:3.2 gal (12.1 L)
Pressure:2130 psi (146.9 bar)
Pump flow:6 gpm (22.7 lpm)
Total flow:8.5 gpm (32.2 lpm)
Steering flow:2.5 gpm (9.5 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS:Two-post folding ROPS
Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical wet disc brakes
Steering:manual, power assist (Power steering standard with 2WD, optional with 4WD.)
Final drives:spur gear
Differential lock:mechanical rear

Production

Type:Compact Utility tractor
Notes:The Massey Ferguson 1230 is similar to the Iseki model TF325.
Series:1200 Compact Series
Built in:Japan
Manufacturer:Iseki
Original price:$14,000 in 1999
Years produced:1993 - 2002

Attachments

Overview:60" mid-mount mower deck, 72" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade, Front-end loader

Transmission

Options:9-speed gear, hydrostatic, 12-speed creeper
Gear transmission type:gear
Gear transmission gears:9 forward and 3 reverse
Gear transmission notes:Three gears, plus reverse, in three ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gear or range.
Gear transmission clutch:215mm dry disc
Creeper transmission type:creeper
Creeper transmission gears:12 forward and 4 reverse
Creeper transmission notes:Optional additional creeper range for the standard 9-speed transmission.
Creeper transmission clutch:215mm dry disc
Hydrostatic transmission type:hydrostatic
Gear transmission oil capacity:12.7 qts (12.0 L)
Hydrostatic transmission gears:infinite forward and reverse (3-range)
Creeper transmission oil capacity:12.7 qts (12.0 L)

Tractor hitch

Control:position control
Rear Type:I
Rear lift (at ends):1984 lbs (899 kg)
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):1323 lbs (600 kg)

Serial Numbers

1993:B30101
1994:C30101
1995:D30101
1996:E30101
1997:FC0101
1998:BD01001
1999:HD01001
2000:JD01001
2001:KD01001
Location:Serial number decal on the right side of the tractor, just ahead and below the seat.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:two-stage dry disc
Mid PTO:live
Rear PTO:live
Mid PTO Type:2000
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)
Engine RPM (Mid PTO):2000@2500
Engine RPM (Rear PTO):540@2327