The Massey Ferguson 231 is a 2WD utility tractor from the 200 One series. This tractor was manufactured by Massey Ferguson from 1989 to 1999. The Massey Ferguson 231 is equipped with a 2.5 L (152.0 cu·in) three-cylinder diesel engine and sliding gear transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears.
The Massey Ferguson 231 utility tractor used the Perkins AD3.152 engine. It is a 2.5 L, 2,491 cm2, (152.0 cu·in) three-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 91.0 mm (3.58 in) of the cylinder bore and 127.0 mm (5 in) of the piston stroke. This engine produced 38.5 PS (28.3 kW; 38.0 HP) at 2,000 rpm of output power.
The MF 231 is equipped with power assist steering, drum brakes, two-post folding ROPS, and 58.0 liters (15.3 US gal.; 12.8 Imp. gal) fuel tank. This tractor could be equipped with the Massey Ferguson 232 loader.
Massey Ferguson 231 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Massey Ferguson 231 |
| Length | 3,250 mm (128 in) |
| Width | 1,930 mm (76 in) |
| Height | 2,220 mm (87.4 in) |
| Wheel base | 1,930 mm (76 in) |
| Weight | 1,845 kg (4,068 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 58.0 liters (15.3 US gal.; 12.8 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V |
| Cabin type | Two-post ROPS |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Perkins AD3.152 |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 2.5 L, 2,491 cm2, (152.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 91.0 mm X 127.0 mm (3.58 in X 5 in) |
| Horsepower | 38.5 PS (28.3 kW; 38.0 HP) at 2,000 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 6.8 L (7.2 US. qt, 6 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 10.2 L (10.8 US. qt, 9 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Power assist |
| Brakes | Drum |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | Sliding gear |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission oil capacity | 32.0 L (8.5 US. gal, 7 Imp. gal.) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 6.00-16 |
| Rear tires | Ag: 13.6-28 |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Caterogy | II/I |
| Control type | Position and draft control |
| Lift capacity (at ends) | – |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Rear PTO type | Live with two stage clutch |
| Rear PTO speed | 540 rpm |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | Open center |
| Hydraulic capacity | 32.0 L (8.5 US. gal, 7 Imp. gal.) |
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