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Years in Production / 1989–1999

Massey Ferguson

231

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Massey Ferguson 231.

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38hp

Source index power

2WD Only

Drive

1989–1999

Production years

Massey Ferguson

Manufacturer

231 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1989 - 1999

200 One Series

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Manufacturer
Massey Ferguson
Original Price
$13,000 (1999)

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Drum brakes

Two-post folding ROPS.

Steering
power assist

Capacity

Fuel
15.3 gal57.9 L
Hydraulic System
9.2 gal34.8 L

Hydraulics

Type
open
Capacity
9.2 gal34.8 L

Hitch

Rear Type
II/I
Control
position and draft control

Pto

Rear Pto
live (two-stage clutch)
Rear Type
540

Electrical

Ground
negative
Battery Volts
12

231 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Perkins AD3.152

diesel

3-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
152 ci2.5 L
Bore Stroke
3.60x5.00 inches91 x 127 mm
Power
38 hp28.3 kW
Air Cleaner
oil bath
Rated Rpm
2000
Starter Volts
12
Coolant Capacity
11.2 qts10.6 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
3
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel

231 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears.

Transmission Type
sliding gear
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse

Massey Ferguson231 Transmission

8-speed sliding gear

231 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
128 in325 cm
Width
76 in193 cm
Height (ROPS)
87.5 in222 cm
Wheelbase
76 in193 cm
TractorSpecs source ↗

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
76 inches193 cm
Weight
4,065 lbs1843 kg
Front Tire
6.00-16
Rear Tire
13.6-28

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
6.00-16
Rear Ag
13.6-28

See it in action

Videos

Watch Massey Ferguson 231 videos from their original YouTube creators.

1990 Massey Ferguson 231 Tractor Walk Around & Operational Video $7,900

Video by DaporeBrothersLLC

Watch on YouTube ↗