Overview
The Ventrac 4231 is an American-built groundskeeping tractor manufactured in Orrville, Ohio, featuring a four-wheel drive system and articulated power steering. It is equipped with a 31 hp Briggs & Stratton 1.0L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine and uses a Sauer Danfoss 15 shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission.
Ideal Applications
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
This tractor is equipped with a two-range Sauer Danfoss 15 hydrostatic transmission providing infinite forward and reverse gears coupled with full-time four-wheel drive.
Engine and Electrical Specifications:
The 58.1 ci horizontal-shaft engine is rated at 3600 RPM and operates with a 12-volt electrical system, a 40-amp alternator, and a 450 CCA battery.
Chassis and Attachment Interface:
The vehicle measures 79 inches in length with a 43-inch wheelbase and utilizes the Ventrac Minute Mount system alongside an independent front PTO with an electric clutch.
Production
| Description | Groundskeeping tractor / Built in Orrville, Ohio, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ventrac |
Engine
| Engine type | Briggs & Stratton 1.0L 3-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 7.25 gal (27.4 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.835x3.071 inches (72 x 78 mm) |
| Description | Briggs & Stratton Vanguard DM950G / gasoline / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inline |
| Displacement | 58.1 ci (1.0 L) |
| Power | 31 hp (23.1 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Description | hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
| Transmission | Sauer Danfoss 15 |
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
Mechanical
| Description | Articulated power steering / Two-post fixed ROPS. Folding ROPS optional. Weather cab optional. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Rear Type | I OptOptional |
|---|---|
| Type | Ventrac Minute Mount |
PTO
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 450 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 40 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height (ROPS) | 67 inches (170 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 79 inches (200 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 1783 lbs (808 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 43 inches (109 cm) |
| Width | 48 inches (121 cm) |
| Weight | 1783 lbs (808 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 43 inches (109 cm) |
| Ag front | 21x11-8 |
| Ag rear | 21x11-8 |
| Lawn/turf front | 22x12-8 / 22x11-10 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 22x12-8 / 22x11-10 |
Variants
| KT4226D | Briggs diesel engine |
|---|---|
| KT4227 | Kawasaki gas engine |
| KT4231 | Briggs gas engine |
| KT4231TD | Briggs turbodiesel engine |