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Massey Ferguson 234S

Production years: 1981–1983

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Engine horsepower

38 HP

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Displacement

2.5 L

3-cylinder engine

Drive and chassis

2WD

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Operating weight

N/A

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Sources and field evidence

Catalog Archive: Baseline specifications compiled from historical manufacturer archives and equipment registries. Laboratory test report verification in progress.

ARCHIVE SPEC2WD

38HP

234S

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Compact / Sub-Compact Yard

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Specific Output

15.2 HP/L

Aspiration: Unknown

Traction Ratio

—

Agile transport & crop care

PTO Efficiency

—

Mechanical driveline

Hydraulic Flow

Standard

Auxiliary implement ports

Engine and power specifications

Engine model: Perkins AD3.152
Fuel type: Diesel
Rated horsepower: 38 hp
Rated PTO Power: N/A (Massey Ferguson specification)
Cylinders: 3
Displacement: 2.5 L (152.7 ci)
Bore / stroke: 3.60x5.00 inches 91 x 127 mm
Rated RPM: N/A
Crankcase oil capacity: N/A
Coolant capacity: N/A

Maintenance picks for the 234S

Filters, oil and common wear parts for this model.

Oil & Filters (Amazon)NAPA Direct

Transmission and chassis specifications

Transmission type: N/A
Gears (forward / reverse): N/A
Drive system: 2WD
Wheelbase: N/A
Front tire: N/A
Rear tire: N/A
Hydraulic flow: N/A
Rear hitch: N/A

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CAD DRAFT SCHEMATIC • Wide-Span Field Cultivator

SOIL: Medium Tilled LoamDEPTH: 4"SPEED: 7 MPH512% LOAD

DRAWBAR DEMAND: 136.3 HPWIDTH / SIZE: 42 ft Width

ASABE D497.7 Tillage Specific Resistance Formula

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Field Soil Condition

Implement Size (ft Width)42 ft Width

18 ft WidthDefault: 4270 ft Width

Tillage / Seeding Depth4 inches (10 cm)

2"Target: 4"6"

Target Operating Field Speed7.0 mph (11.3 km/h)

5 mphRated: 7 mph9 mph

Engine Power Demand vs Rated Output194.7 HP / 38 HP Rated

0%55% (Min Load)60-85% (Sweet Spot)100% (Cap)

Draft Force

7,301 lbs

Drawbar Power

136.3 HP

Target Slip

8% - 12%

Axle Ballast Balance (2WD Standard Utility )Calibrated for Wide-Span Field Cultivator (100 lbs/HP standard)

Target: 3,800 lbs

Front Axle: 28%Rear Axle: 72%

483 kg (1,064 lbs)1,241 kg (2,736 lbs)

Ballast Adjustment vs Base:+190 lbs (86 kg)

Hourly Diesel Burn

1.8 gal/h

6.8 L/hr (est. $7/h)

Hydraulic Fan Status

Standard Draw

No fan req

Engine demand (194.7 HP) exceeds rated power (38 HP). Reduce working speed by 1.0-1.5 mph or reduce working width.

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Operating Meter Hours3,200 hrs

Mechanical & Physical Condition

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Estimated Fair Market Value

$1,703

Basis: 38 HP • 45 yrs old

Auction / Wholesale

$1,396 – $1,567

Dealer Retail Asking

$1,788 – $2,010

3-Year Projected Resale Curve~5% annual retention decay

Year 2027

$1,618

Year 2028

$1,537

Year 2029

$1,460

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