Massey Ferguson 231 Specs ( 1989-1999 )
Overview
The Massey Ferguson 231 is a 2WD utility farm tractor produced between 1989 and 1999 with an original list price of $13,000 in its final production year. It features a Perkins 2.5L 3-cylinder diesel engine rated at 38 hp and an 8-speed sliding gear transmission.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Performance:
The Perkins AD3.152 liquid-cooled diesel engine is rated at 2000 RPM and provides a claimed 34 hp at the 540 RPM live rear PTO.
Transmission and Mechanical Configuration:
The mechanical layout includes an 8-speed sliding gear transmission with 10 total gears, power assist steering, and drum brakes.
Chassis and External Equipment:
The 4,065-pound tractor is equipped with a two-post folding ROPS, Type II/I rear hitch with draft control, and supports a front-end loader attachment.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
| Original price | $13,000 (1999) |
Engine
| Engine type | Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.60x5.00 inches (91 x 127 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 11.2 qts (10.6 L) |
| Description | Perkins AD3.152 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 152 ci (2.5 L) |
| Power | 38 hp (28.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| PTO (claimed) | 34 hp (25.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears. |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission type | 8-speed sliding gear |
| Type | sliding gear |
Mechanical
| Description | Drum brakes / Two-post folding ROPS. |
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| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | power assist |
Capacity
| Fuel | 15.3 gal (57.9 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 9.2 gal (34.8 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 9.2 gal (34.8 L) |
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| Type | open |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
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| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Rear PTO | live (two-stage clutch) |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height (ROPS) | 87.5 inches (222 cm) |
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| Length | 128 inches (325 cm) |
| Weight | 4,065 lbs (1843 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 76 inches (193 cm) |
| Width | 76 inches (193 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 13.6-28 |
| Weight | 4,065 lbs (1843 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 76 inches (193 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.00-16 |
| Ag rear | 13.6-28 |
231 Serial Numbers
| 1989 | P17001 |
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| 1990 | Q01001 |
| 1991 | S01001 |
| 1992 | A01001 |
| 1993 | B01001 |
| 1994 | C01001 |
| 1995 | D01001 |
| 1996 | E01001 |
| 1997 | F01001 |
| 1998 | G01001 |
| 1999 | H01001 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Right side of instrument panel |
Massey Ferguson 231 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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References
| Description | Loaders - Compact and Agricultural published in 1989, by Massey Ferguson / MF 200 Series published in 1994, by Massey Ferguson |
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