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 rear | 16.9-24, 16.9-28, 16.9-30, 18.4-30, 15.5-38 |
|---|---|
| Ag front | 6.50-16, 7.5-15, 7.50-16, 9.5L-15, 10.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-24 |
| Front tire | 6.50-16 |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 21 gal (79.5 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Air cleaner | dual dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.875x5.00 inches (98 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 16:1 |
| Pre-heating | ether (optional), block heater (optional) |
| Displacement | 236 ci (3.9 L) |
| Engine Detail | Perkins AD4.236 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 85 inches (215 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 147 inches (373 cm) |
| Weight | 5258 to 6900 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 84 inches (213 cm) |
| Rear tread | 59 to 90 inches (149 to 228 cm) |
| Front tread | 54 to 70 inches (137 to 177 cm) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 32 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Valves | 1 to 3 |
| Total flow | 14 gpm (53.0 lpm), 17 gpm (optional) (64.3 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Optional | Optional ROPS canopy. |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Production
| Built in | Coventry, England |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
| Original price | $19,000 (1986) |
| Production years | 1983 - 1986 |
Transmission
| Type | partial power shift |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Description | Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low range. Multi-Power provides a high-low power shift in each gear. |
| Transmission | Multi-Power |
| Gears (Multi-Power) | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission options | 8-speed, 12-speed partial power shift |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | II |
|---|
Serial Numbers
| 1983 | 286152 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 287179 |
| 1985 | 288016 |
| 1986 | 288425 |
| 1987 | 288835 |
| Location | Bottom-right side of instrument panel |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Optional | independent (optional) |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | live |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
| Optional PTO Type | 540/1000 (optional) |
More Massey Ferguson models
View all Massey Ferguson modelsMassey Ferguson 1010Model1010
Massey Ferguson 1014Model1014
Massey Ferguson 1020Model1020
Massey Ferguson 1024Model1024
Massey Ferguson 1030Model1030
Massey Ferguson 1033Model1033
Massey Ferguson 1035Model1035
Massey Ferguson 1040Model1040
Massey Ferguson 1045Model1045
Massey Ferguson 1075Model1075
Massey Ferguson 1078Model1078
Massey Ferguson 1080Model1080
