Massey Ferguson 231 utility tractor: review and specs

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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