Massey Ferguson 231

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 231 is a utility tractor made from 1989 to 1999. It's a 2WD tractor with power steering, making it easy to drive. The tractor has 8 forward gears and 2 reverse gears, giving farmers good control over their speed.

Under the hood, the Massey Ferguson 231 has a Perkins AD3.152 engine. This diesel engine has 3 cylinders and is liquid-cooled. It produces 38 hp at 2000 rpm, which is average power for its class. The engine size is also about average compared to other tractors. The tractor weighs 4068 lb, which is a mid-range weight. It has a three-point hitch at the back for attaching tools. The PTO (power take-off) runs at 540 rpm, letting farmers use various implements. For safety, it has a two-post ROPS (roll-over protection structure). The fuel tank holds 15.3 US gallons, and farmers can add a Massey Ferguson 232 loader if they need one.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 38 hp (28.3 kW)

Transmission: Sliding gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 4068 lb (1845 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Massey Ferguson 231 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Massey Ferguson 231 is Average. It is greater than 35% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

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Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Massey Ferguson 231 is Average. It is greater than 41% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Massey Ferguson 231 is Average. It is greater than 43% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Massey Ferguson 231 is Poor. It is greater than 9% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Perkins
Model
AD3.152
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
3
Displacement
152 ci (2.5 L)
Bore
3.58 in (90.9 mm)
Stroke
5.00 in (127.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2000
Power Output
38 hp (28.3 kW)

Transmission

Type
Sliding gear
Forward Gears
8
Reverse Gears
2

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power assist
Brake Type
Drum

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