Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 235

The Massey Ferguson 235 is a utility tractor produced from 1975 to 1976 as part of the 200 Series. It was built in Detroit, Michigan, USA, and originally priced at $6,900 in 1976. It features engine options including a Perkins 2.5L 3-cylinder diesel and a Continental 2.4L 4-cylinder gasoline engine. The tractor offers multiple transmission options including 6-speed, 8-speed, and 12-speed partial power shift. It has a two-wheel drive mechanical system with optional differential lock and power steering. The Massey Ferguson 235 includes an open operator station with optional ROPS and canopy, and a live rear PTO with two-stage clutch. It has a wheelbase of 74.5 inches and weighs between 3830 to 4135 pounds depending on configuration. The tractor is equipped with an open center hydraulic system and a category I rear hitch with position and draft control.

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Founded1975 - 1976

Model235

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 235

Power

PTO (tested)	42.39 hp (31.6 kW)
PTO (claimed)	42 hp (31.3 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	34.95 hp (26.1 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)	35 hp (26.1 kW)

Engine

Options	Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel, Continental 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline
Starter	electric
Rated RPM	2250
Air cleaner	dual dry element
Bore/Stroke	3.60x5.00 inches (91 x 127 mm)
Compression	16.5:1
Fuel system	direct injection
Displacement	152 ci (2.5 L)
Firing order	1-2-3
Oil capacity	6 qts (5.7 L)
Starter volts	12
Perkins AD3.152	diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Continental Z145	gasoline, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Coolant capacity	10.5 qts (9.9 L)
Oil change interval	100 h
Starter (Continental)	electric
Idle RPM (Continental)	725-2500
Intake valve clearance	0.015 inches (cold) (0.381 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance	0.015 inches (cold) (0.381 mm)
Rated RPM (Continental)	2000
Air cleaner (Continental)	dual dry element
Bore/Stroke (Continental)	3.375x4.062 inches (86 x 103 mm)
Compression (Continental)	7.4:1
Fuel system (Continental)	carburetor
Displacement (Continental)	145 ci (2.4 L)
Firing order (Continental)	1-3-4-2
Oil capacity (Continental)	6 qts (5.7 L)
Starter volts (Continental)	12
Coolant capacity (Continental)	10 qts (9.5 L)
Oil change interval (Continental)	100 h
Intake valve clearance (Continental)	0.013 inches (cold) (0.330 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance (Continental)	0.015 inches (cold) (0.381 mm)

Weight

Ballasted	5860 lbs (2658 kg)
Gas Shipping	3830 lbs (1737 kg)
Gas Operating	4130 lbs (1873 kg)
Diesel Shipping	4080 lbs (1850 kg)
Diesel Operating	4135 lbs (1875 kg)

Capacity

Fuel	14 gal (53.0 L)
Hydraulic system	8 gal (30.3 L)

Variants

orchard	low-profile
vineyard	narrow low-profile

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	37
Gas Battery AH	60
Charging system	alternator
Diesel Battery AH	95

Hydraulics

Type	open center
Valves	0 to 2
Capacity	8 gal (30.3 L)
Pressure	2300 psi (SCV) (158.6 bar), 3000 psi (hitch) (206.8 bar)
Pump flow	10 gpm (SCV) (37.9 lpm), 4.5 gpm (hitch) (17.0 lpm)
Total flow	19.5 gpm (73.8 lpm)
Steering flow	5.0 gpm (18.9 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Steering	manual, power (Optional)
Operator station	Open operator station. Optional two-post ROPS and canopy.
Differential lock	mechanical rear (Optional)

Production

Type	Utility tractor
Series	200 Series
Built in	Detroit, Michigan, USA
Original price	$6,900 in 1976
Years produced	1975 - 1976

Transmission

Options	6-speed gear, 8-speed gear, 12-speed partial power shift
6-speed gear	Typegear Gears6 forward and 2 reverse Clutchdry disc Oil typeMF Permatran Oil changeannually Oil capacity32 qts (30.3 L)
8-speed gear	Typegear Gears8 forward and 2 reverse Clutchdry disc Oil typeMF Permatran Oil changeannually Oil capacity32 qts (30.3 L)
12-speed partial power shift	Typepartial power shift Gears12 forward and 4 reverse Oil typeMF Permatran Oil changeannually DescriptionThree gears, plus reverse, with high and low range. Multi-Power provides two-speed power shift to each gear. Oil capacity32 qts (30.3 L) TransmissionMulti-Power

Tractor hitch

Control	position and draft control
Rear Type	I

Serial Numbers

1975	9A207681
1976	9A232539

Dimensions & Tires

Width	64.6 inches (164 cm)
Length	116.1 inches (294 cm)
Rear tire	12.4-28, 12.4-24, 13.6-28, 14.9-24
Wheelbase	74.5 inches (189 cm)
Front tire	6.00-16, 5.50-16, 7.50-16
Front tread	48 to 72 inches (121 to 182 cm)
Rear tread (power)	52 to 72 inches (132 to 182 cm)
Rear tread (manual)	48 to 76 inches (121 to 193 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	58.1 inches (147 cm)