Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 233
Utility
- power
- 38 hp
- displacement
- 153 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
Massey Ferguson 233 vs Volvo T430
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 233
vs
VolvoVolvo T430
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ T430 higher · +4.5 hp (+12%)23338 hp
T43042.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
233 is in the 31st percentile; T430 is in the 37th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied233153 ci
T430153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
233 is in the 40th percentile; T430 is in the 39th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied2333
T4303
Median Utility Tractor4
233 is in the 23rd percentile; T430 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ T430 higher · +4 (+33%)23312
T43016
Median Utility Tractor12
233 is in the 50th percentile; T430 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
233 (A)T430 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 233 | Volvo T430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Volvo | — |
| Model | 233 | T430 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 233 | Volvo T430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Perkins | Same |
| Model | AD 3.152 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 38hp | 42.5hp | ▲ T430+4.5 hp · +12% |
| Rated RPM | 2,150RPM | 2,250RPM | ▲ T430+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 153ci | 153ci | Same |
| Bore | 3.6in | 3.6in | Same |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 233 | Volvo T430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Manual | Gear with Two-speed Power Shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 233 | Volvo T430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 139in | 130in | ▲ 233+9 in · +7% |
| Width | Not recorded | 69.7in | — |
| Height | 85.8in | 92.1in | ▲ T430+6.3 in · +7% |
| Operating Weight | 4,961lb | 5,291lb | ▲ T430+330 lb · +7% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 233 | Volvo T430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Mechanical | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 233 | Volvo T430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Mechanical | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 233 | Volvo T430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Not recorded | Electric | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 31st percentile (38 hp)B · 37th percentile (42.5 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 40th percentile (153 ci)B · 39th percentile (153 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 73rd percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 47th percentile (4,961 lb)B · 50th percentile (5,291 lb)
A · 233B · T430Median Utility Tractor