Massey Ferguson 1230 4.70 star(s) (3)

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Massey Ferguson 1230 Discussions (20)

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    Massey 1230 4wd

    Hello, Just bought my first 4wd tractor, a MF 1230. It has what looks like 2 levers for 4WD. How do I engage and dis-engage 4wd? I have attached a picture of the levers. Thanks, Paul
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    MF 1230 electrical is dead, strange symptoms

    I have a 1996 Massey 1230 diesel. Today while mowing, the temp and fuel gauges both suddenly dropped to zero. I was almost done mowing so I finished (ten minutes) and then parked the tractor. Now...
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    massey 1230 Turf Tires Unable to be found!

    I have called every place around town and can't seem to find anyone with the ability to acquire 315/80D16 turf tire for the rear of my Massey 1230. Is there an equivalent size that I should be...
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    Hydraulic diagram ISEKI TF 330 or tf 325 or MF 1230, 1235

    I have problem. 3 point hitch lift as cycles 5 sec/5 cm and same time idle drops. Sounds like it produce pressure and then something(relief valve maybe) opens and arms move a bit. then...
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    Massey 1230 Glow Plug Indicator - Missing

    Looking through my operators manual for my MF1230 tractor. It states there is a Glow Plug Indicator light. Mine has a stainless switch that must be pressed while you hold the key to the left to...
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    Massey 1230 Glow Plug Indicator

    Looking through my operators manual for my MF1230 tractor. It states there is a Glow Plug Indicator light. Mine has a stainless switch that must be pressed while you hold the key to the left to...
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    MF 1230 Hare 2 bog hydrostatic transmission

    I recently purchased a MF 1230 with hydrostatic transmission. Aesthetically it is in great conditon, and seems to run well other than in Hare 2. When in Hare 2, running wide open at about 2500 rpm...
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    MF 1230 Front Axle Fluid capacity

    I have a MF 1230 4wd tractor. The front axle is leaking fluid. When filling this front axle with fluid, should it be filled all the way to the top? or should it only be filled to a certain...
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    MF 1230 / 1231 belly mower brackets

    I have a 1230 MF tractor and have purchased a 1231 belly mower. The brackets that came with the mower are for a 1250 tractor, not the 1230 that I have. I have called 3 dealers in my area and...
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    Broken MF 1230

    Hello everyone, This weekend I was moving some dirt around and broke something on my tractor. I've got a 4x4 MF 1230 with a Westendorf TA111 loader. Basically, I was trying to dig out a creek...
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    MF 1230 4x4

    Hi everyone. I'm a newbie to the site and am currently thinking about a 1997MF 1230 4x4 with a 60" Westendorf FEL. Implements are a 72" LP finishing mower, 54" LP Tiller, a carry all, and a...
  12. zionview

    MF 1230 hydraulic outlet

    A friend has a MF 1230 Hydro with a loader. He would like to use my logsplitter, which mounts on the 3PH of my Kubota and plugs in to the hydraulic outlet. The Massey has 2 pipe plugs above the...
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    Massey 1230 radiator fan out of wack...

    http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/massey-ferguson/106691-massey-1230-radiator-fan-out.html i posted this in the massey fourm but if anyone could help me pease check out this thread.
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    Massey 1230 radiator fan out of wack...

    I was cleaning up at the house yesterday, loading trash into the FEL and bringing it to the burn pile and the tractor started making this little bumping noise. It was getting late and I couldnt...
  15. beersngars

    New/Old Massey 1230

    In my search for a 4x4 tractor, I stumbled on a MF dealer who has a 2001 MF 1230 with a LandPride loader. It shows 18 hrs and has never been sold. They tell me I would get a 2 year warranty as I...
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    looking at buying a 96 massey 1230

    looking at buying this tractor.. is the price ,what he is asking worth it? can that type of repair be acomplished pretty easy.. or is it a pain? what are the 1230's basically used for? here is...
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    MF 1230/Iseki TF325FH - locking rear wheel

    My hydrostatic 325 (same as MF 1230?) locks it's rear left wheel constantly. Backing up in reverse seems to unlock it. The final drive housing on the left side gets hotter than the right side. I...
  18. C

    Massey 1230 broken front drive shaft

    After losing 4WD I realized my front shaft sheared at the carriage bearing entering the front axle. How do I remove the remainder of the shaft that sets into the front axle? Is there a clip...
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    Massey 1230 lost 4 wheel drive....Help????

    My Massey 1230 was working fine, I scooped a bucket of sand, put it in reverse and couldn't back out of the hole I was in because 4 wheel drive had somehow disengaged. There were no weird noises...
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    MF 1230 Purchase?

    I am considering purchasing a 1996 MF1230 with hydro trans, 4wd and FEL. Can anyone share with me experiences in terms of reliablity and obtaining parts. Also, the tractor has turf tires and I...
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njbill64

1230 Massey Ferguson
Dependable Tractor
Model Year: 1993

I have owned this tractor for 3 years and it has been very dependable and versatile.

Pros: Easy start in all weather.
Cons: Lifting capacity of bucket limited.

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HalStreeter

1230 Massey Ferguson
Great Compact Tractor
Model Year: 1994

This is a great tractor for maintaining my grounds. It has 4whl drive, hydro, turf tires, 5 ft 1244 bucket, 5 ft Sitrex rear finish mower, 3 point mounted chipper, log splitter, York rake and a weight box. Primarily, I use the mower and bucket. I do the maintenance which is mostly lubrication, filters and oil. It has always been stored in the garage when not in use.

Pros: Size, power, versatility, quick change attachments.
Cons: Sheet metal inder seat and floor mats was too thin. Fixed it.

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keithzammit1

1230 Massey Ferguson
MF 1230 w/Front End Loader 1464
Model Year: 2005

Unit is a great compact tractor. Coupled with the Iseki diesel, its good on fuel and reliable. Small enough to fit into most back yard for landscaping projects. Can be easily trailered on a 7,000 lb trailer. The only issue I have had has been leaky spools in the control for the loader valve. However, I can't complain this unit has more than paid for itself and has a lot of life left in it. At the time of purchase, this machine was thousands less than an equivalent sized Kubota.

Pros: Compact, reliable, and affordable.
Cons: Seals on spool started to leak after about 200 hrs of use.

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