Massey Ferguson 200er-Baureihe
13 models in this series
MF 200: the successor generation of the 1970s, 38 to 75 hp, three- and four-cylinder diesels, standard and four-wheel-drive versions, Ferguson System hydraulics
From the mid-1970s, the 200 series replaced the successful 100 generation, carrying its proven concept over to more contemporary cabs and engines without abandoning the underlying philosophy of a simple, rugged working tractor.
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The register lists 13 live models, from the MF 230 to the MF 290, built between 1975 and 1986. Output ranges from 28 to 64.7 kW, or 38 to 75 hp, weight from 1,730 to 3,190 kg, displacement from 2,500 to 5,222 cm3, across three- and four-cylinder engines.
As with the 100 series, the 200 range covered a wide power band and was offered in parallel as standard and four-wheel-drive versions, with the stronger models such as the MF 290 already edging into the subsequent 300 class.
For many mid-sized European farms, the MF 200 was, for decades, the embodiment of the solid all-purpose tractor.
When buying a used 200 series, clutch and mechanical gearbox condition, tightness of the Ferguson System hydraulics at the lift, and rust on panels and mudguards after decades of field use all matter; on four-wheel-drive versions, the condition of the front axle and its joints as well. PTO and three-point hitch follow ISO 730 Category I at 540 rpm, and parts for the widely used Perkins engines remain broadly available today; the hydraulic gear pump in particular wears after high operating hours and its output should be checked.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Massey Ferguson 200er-Baureihe
Models compared
12 of 13 models.
| MF 2301976–1983 | MF 235 S1983–1985 | MF 2401982–1985 | MF 2451976–1983 | MF 2501983–1986 | MF 2551975–1981 | MF 2601976 | MF 2651975–1985 | MF 275 (A)1975–1983 | MF 2851975–1982 | MF 2901979–1987 | MF 298 (A)1979–1986 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 30.9 kW | 28 kW | 34.6 kW | 33.1 kW | 34.6 kW | 34.6 kW | 41.2 kW | 44.2 kW | 48.6 kW | 53 kW | 55.2 kW | 64.7 kW |
| Rated speed | 2,000 rpm | 2,150 rpm | 2,250 rpm | 2,250 rpm | 2,250 rpm | 2,250 rpm | 2,000 rpm | 2.000/2.200 rpm | 2.000/2.200 rpm | 2,000 rpm | 2,200 rpm | 2,000 rpm |
| Linkage category | Cat I/II | Cat I/II | Cat I/II | Cat I/II | Cat I/II | Cat I/II | Cat I/II | Cat I/II | – | Cat II | Cat II | – |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 2,500 cm³ | 2,500 cm³ | 2,500 cm³ | 2,500 cm³ | 2,500 cm³ | 2,500 cm³ | 3,325 cm³ | 3,860 cm³ | 3,863 cm³ | 4,067 cm³ | 4,060 cm³ | 5,222 cm³ |
| Torque | – | – | – | 169.4 Nm | 170 Nm | 178 Nm | 223 Nm | 230 Nm | 268.8 Nm | 278 Nm | 285.6 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Fuel tank capacity | 48 l | 85 l | 48 l | 48 l | 48 l | 48 l | 80 l | 80 l | – | 90 l | 90 l | – |
| Top speed | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 30 km/h | 30 km/h |
| Wheelbase | 1,896 mm | 2,113 mm | 1,896 mm | 1,896 mm | 2,050 mm | 2,060 mm | 2,193 mm | 2,230 mm | 2,248 mm | 2,286 mm | 2,286 mm | 2,432 mm |
| Length | 3,170 mm | 3,485 mm | 3,170 mm | 3,220 mm | 3,450 mm | 3,415 mm | 3,710 mm | 3,785 mm | 3,785 mm | 3,900 mm | 3,890 mm | 4,100 mm |
| Width | 1,630 mm | 1,670 mm | 1,630 mm | 1,670 mm | 1,660 mm | 1,835 mm | 1,835 mm | 1,840 mm | 1,860 mm | 1,860 mm | 2,020 mm | 2,020 mm |
| Height | 2,120 mm | 2,240 mm | 2,120 mm | 2,280 mm | 2,220 mm | 2,330 mm | 2,330 mm | 2,480 mm | 2,480 mm | 2,560 mm | 2,520 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Unladen weight | 1,730 kg | 2,180 kg | 1,780 kg | 1,990 kg | 2,120 kg | 2,340 kg | 2,420 kg | 2,630 kg | 2,850 kg | 2,830 kg | 2,905 kg | 3,190 kg |
Models
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MF 230
The 200er series from Massey Ferguson includes the MF 230. Production: 1976–1983. The engine delivers 42 hp (30.9...
MF 235 (A)
The Massey Ferguson MF 235 (A) is a model in the 200er series. Production: 1975–1976. The engine delivers 38 hp (28...
MF 235 S
With the MF 235 S, Massey Ferguson offers a model from the 200er series. Production: 1983–1985. The engine delivers...
MF 240
The MF 240 from Massey Ferguson is part of the 200er series. Production: 1982–1985. The engine delivers 47 hp (34.6...
MF 245
The 200er series from Massey Ferguson includes the MF 245. Production: 1976–1983. The engine delivers 45 hp (33.1...
MF 255
The Massey Ferguson MF 255 belongs to the 200er series. Production: 1975–1981. The engine delivers 47 hp (34.6 kW),...
MF 260
With the MF 260, Massey Ferguson offers a model from the 200er series. Production: 1976. The engine delivers 56 hp...
MF 265
The 200er series from Massey Ferguson includes the MF 265. Production: 1975–1985. The engine delivers 60 hp (44.2...
MF 275 (A)
The Massey Ferguson MF 275 (A) belongs to the 200er series. Production: 1975–1983. The engine delivers 66 hp (48.6...
MF 285
The Massey Ferguson MF 285 is a model in the 200er series. Production: 1975–1982. The engine delivers 72 hp (53 kW),...
MF 290
With the MF 290, Massey Ferguson offers a model from the 200er series. Production: 1979–1987. The engine delivers 75...
MF 298 (A)
The Massey Ferguson MF 298 (A) is a model in the 200er series. Production: 1979–1986. The engine delivers 88 hp...
Massey FergusonMF 250no photoMF 250
The Massey Ferguson MF 250 is a model in the 200er series. Production: 1983–1986. The engine delivers 47 hp (34.6...