Complete specifications for the Massey Ferguson MF 212 backhoe, transcribed from the factory operator's manual (Form No. 690 754 M1, dated 5M-4/67). The MF 212 is a backhoe attachment for the MF 202, MF 203, MF 204, and MF 205 tractors.1 The operational figures below are as printed for that base tractor fitted with an MF 100 or MF 200 loader, 14.9-24 rear tires, and a standard bucket.
General
| Model | MF 212 |
|---|---|
| Approximate Weight, complete less bucket | 2420 lbs. |
Buckets
| Type | Width | Capacity (SAE Struck) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Purpose | 12 ins. | 2-1/2 cu. ft. | 147 lbs. |
| General Purpose | 16 ins. | 3-1/3 cu. ft. | 174 lbs. |
| General Purpose | 24 ins. | 4 cu. ft. | 230 lbs. |
| Combination | 36 ins. | —2 | 325 lbs. |
Working Dimensions
| Dimension3 | High Capacity Bucket | Standard Bucket |
|---|---|---|
| A — Reach from Center Line of Rear Axle | 18 ft. 9 in. | 18 ft. 5 in. |
| B — Reach from Center of Swing Mast Pivot Point | 15 ft. 1 in. | 14 ft. 9 in. |
| C — Clearance Height | 8 ft. 5 in. | 8 ft. 9 in. |
| D — Transport Height | 10 ft. 1 in. | 10 ft. 1 in. |
| E — 2 Ft. Flat Bottom Digging Depth (IEMC) | 12 ft. 4 in. | 12 ft. |
| F — Maximum Digging Depth | 12 ft. 6 in. | 12 ft. 2 in. |
Additional dimensions: Swing Arc 180 degrees; Bucket Rotation 163°/143°; 2 ft. flat bottom width as printed.
Operational Specifications
| Maximum Digging Depth | 12 ft. 2 in. |
|---|---|
| 2 Ft. Flat Bottom Depth (IEMC) | 12 ft. |
| Swing Arc | 180 degrees |
| Clearance Height | 8 ft. 9 in. |
| Reach from Center of Swing Mast Pivot Point | 14 ft. 9 in. |
| Reach from Center Line of Rear Axle | 18 ft. 5 in. |
| Transport Height | 10 ft. 1 in. |
| Bucket Rotation | 163°/143° |
| Digging Force | 8500 lbs. |
| Loading Height | 9 ft. |
| Stabilizers Spread, maximum | 10 ft. |
| Stabilizers Spread, Operation Position | 8 ft. 9 in. |
| Stabilizers Spread, Transport Position | 8 ft. 4 in. |
| Maximum Leveling Angle | 15 degree slope |
Notes:
1 As printed, the manual specifies these figures apply to the MF 212 mounted on an MF 202, 203, 204, or 205 tractor, equipped with an MF 100 or MF 200 loader, 14.9-24 rear tires, and a standard bucket. A different base tractor, tire size, or loader will change these figures.
2 As printed — no SAE struck capacity is given for the 36 in. combination bucket in the source manual.
3 The source table labels these rows only with letters A-F, keyed to an accompanying dimensional diagram. The name given for each letter here is inferred by matching its standard-bucket value to the identically-worded figure in the Operational Specifications section below, where the two agree exactly; the diagram itself does not caption each letter in text.
All specifications transcribed from the specifications section of the Massey-Ferguson MF 212 backhoe operator's manual, Form No. 690 754 M1, dated 5M-4/67, originally published by Massey-Ferguson. Verify against your machine's serial number before ordering parts.
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