Massey Ferguson
270
Farm tractor · 1983–1986 · 62 hp
Massey Ferguson270
The Massey Ferguson 270 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1983 to 1986. It features a Perkins AD4.236 engine, and optional canopy steering. The transmission is a partial power shift type with 12 forward and 4 reverse.
Engine
| Engine | Perkins AD4.236 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 236 ci (3.9 L) |
| Bore | 3.88 in (98 mm) |
| Stroke | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 16 |
| Power PTO | 55.85 hp (41.6 kW) |
| Power Drawbar | 46.28 hp (34.5 kW) |
| Air Cleaner | dual dry element |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Perkins |
| Rated | 2,000 RPM |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | partial power shift |
|---|---|
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission Description | Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low range. Multi-Power provides a high-low power shift in each gear. |
| Available Options | 8-speed, 12-speed partial power shift |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Pump Flow | 14 gpm (53 lpm) |
PTO
| Rear Type | live |
|---|
Hitch
| Rear Type | II |
|---|
Dimensions
| Length | 147 in (373 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 85 in (215 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 84 in (213 cm) |
| Front Tread | 54 in (137 cm) |
| Rear Tread | 59 in (149 cm) |
Weight
| Weight | 5,258 lbs |
|---|---|
| Shipping | 5,258 lbs (2,385 kg) |
| Operating | 6,900 lbs (3,129 kg) |
| Ballasted | 8,195 lbs (3,717 kg) |
Tires & Tracks
| Front Ag | 6.50-16, 7.5-15, 7.50-16, 9.5L-15, 10.00-16 |
|---|---|
| Rear Ag | 16.9-24, 16.9-28, 16.9-30, 18.4-30, 15.5-38 |
Fuel
| Capacity | 21 gal (79.5 L) |
|---|
Steering
| Type | optional canopy |
|---|
Compatible Implements
| Model | Type | Width | Min HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEFCO BRC-160 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 30 hp |
| Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 2 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 30 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-260 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 30 hp |
| Land Pride RCD1884 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 35 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2772 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 35 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-272 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 35 hp |
| BEFCO RMD-360 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 35 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-172 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 35 hp |
| Bush Hog BH310-2 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 35 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2760 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 35 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2696 | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 40 hp |
| BEFCO RMD-372 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 40 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2084 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 45 hp |
| Bush Hog BH310 variant 2 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1884 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 45 hp |
| BEFCO RHD-472 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 50 hp |
| Land Pride RCFM3696 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 50 hp |
| Land Pride RCF3696 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 50 hp |
| Land Pride RCR2596 - 3 PT | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 50 hp |
| Land Pride RCF3096 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 50 hp |
| Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 3 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 50 hp |
| Bush Hog BH310 variant 3 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 55 hp |
Checked: 3-point hitch category, PTO horsepower. Not checked: PTO speed (540/1000), hydraulic flow, 3-point lift capacity, rear remotes, ballast.
These implements meet this tractor's hitch and PTO-HP requirements — this is not a full compatibility guarantee. Confirm the remaining specs with your dealer before purchasing.
Nebraska Tests
NTTLTest #1521
May 10-25, 1984 Hp shaft Barometer Air Air (kW) speed Hp.hr/gal Ib/hp.hr gal/hr Cooling dry inch HgNebraska Tractor Test
PTO Power
55.85HP
Sound
86.5dB(A)
NTTLTest #1521
May 10-25, 1984 Hp shaft Barometer Air Air (kW) speed Hp.hr/gal Ib/hp.hr gal/hr Cooling dry inch HgNebraska Tractor Test
PTO Power
55.85HP
Sound
86.5dB(A)