Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 270

The Massey Ferguson 270 is a farm tractor built by Massey Ferguson in Coventry, England from 1983 to 1986. It features a Perkins 3.9L 4-cylinder diesel engine with 56 hp PTO power claimed. The tractor offers 8-speed and 12-speed partial power shift transmissions, hydrostatic power steering, and differential hydraulic wet disc brakes. It has a wheelbase of 84 inches and weighs between 5258 and 6900 pounds. The 270 supports various tire sizes and optional features such as an independent PTO and ROPS canopy.
Power62 hp[P]
Founded1983 - 1986
Model270

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 270

Power
PTO (tested)55.85 hp (41.6 kW)
PTO (claimed)56 hp (41.8 kW)
Drawbar (tested)46.28 hp (34.5 kW)
Tires
Ag rear16.9-24, 16.9-28, 16.9-30, 18.4-30, 15.5-38
Ag front6.50-16, 7.5-15, 7.50-16, 9.5L-15, 10.00-16
Rear tire16.9-24
Front tire6.50-16
Engine
Typediesel
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders4-cylinder
Fuel tank21 gal (79.5 L)
Rated RPM2000
Air cleanerdual dry element
Bore/Stroke3.875x5.00 inches (98 x 127 mm)
Compression16:1
Pre-heatingether (optional), block heater (optional)
Displacement236 ci (3.9 L)
Engine DetailPerkins AD4.236
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Width85 inches (215 cm)
Length147 inches (373 cm)
Weight5258 to 6900 pounds
Wheelbase84 inches (213 cm)
Rear tread59 to 90 inches (149 to 228 cm)
Front tread54 to 70 inches (137 to 177 cm)
Electrical
Batteries2
Battery volts12
Charging amps32
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Valves1 to 3
Total flow14 gpm (53.0 lpm), 17 gpm (optional) (64.3 lpm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDifferential hydraulic wet disc brakes
OptionalOptional ROPS canopy.
Steeringhydrostatic power
Production
Built inCoventry, England
ManufacturerMassey Ferguson
Original price$19,000 (1986)
Production years1983 - 1986
Transmission
Typepartial power shift
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
DescriptionThree gears, plus reverse, with high and low range. Multi-Power provides a high-low power shift in each gear.
TransmissionMulti-Power
Gears (Multi-Power)12 forward and 4 reverse
Transmission options8-speed, 12-speed partial power shift
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII
Serial Numbers
1983286152
1984287179
1985288016
1986288425
1987288835
LocationBottom-right side of instrument panel
Power Take-off (PTO)
Optionalindependent (optional)
Rear PTOlive
Rear PTO Type540
Optional PTO Type540/1000 (optional)