Compare/Ford 1871 vs Ford 231

Ford 1871 vs Ford 231

Verdict: Ford 1871 vs Ford 231

The Ford 1871 and the Ford 231 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 231 is the lighter machine (1,601 kg vs 1,723 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 231 is the newer design (1975 vs 1957). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Clear

Rated power

null hp

37 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

The Select-O-Speed transmission is operated with selector lever. The inching pedal may be used for precision movement of the tractor. The tractor can be shifted on the move without use of the inching pedal. Gear 5, 6, and 9 will free-wheel and cannot be used for engine braking.Reference

gasolineReference

Steering

12x28Reference

powerReference

Variants

1811

Select-O-Speed, no PTO or hydraulicsReference

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1821

Four-speed, no PTO or hydraulicsReference

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1841

Four-speed with PTO and hydraulicsReference

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1871

Select-O-Speed with PTO and hydraulicsReference

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1881

Select-O-Speed with multi-speed PTO and hydraulicsReference

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Engine

Displacement

2.8 LReference

2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

99 x 91 mmReference

107 x 97 mmReference

Compression

7.5:1Reference

7.75:1Reference

Rated RPM

2525Reference

2000Reference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

1-2-3Reference

Starter volts

6Reference

12Reference

Coolant capacity

14.2 LReference

10.4 LReference

Sparkplug

14MMReference

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Sparkplug gap

0.686 mmReference

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Point gap

0.635 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.381 mmReference

0.457 mmReference

Oil capacity

11.4 LReference

12.0 LReference

Fuel tank

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49.2 LReference

Engine (gross)

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27.2 kWReference

Engine (net)

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25.6 kWReference

Power (net)

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24.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

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26.3 kWReference

Idle RPM

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600-2285Reference

Torque

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136.3 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1350Reference

Transmission

Select-O-SpeedReference

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Type

power shiftReference

gearReference

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Oil type

Ford M-2C41Reference

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Clutch

—

dry discReference

Capacities

Fuel

64.3 LReference

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Rear axle

10.9 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

7.6 LReference

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Capacity

7.6 LReference

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Pressure

137.9 barReference

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Total flow

15.1 lpmReference

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Steering flow

30.3 lpmReference

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Steering press.

103.4 barReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Rear Type

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IReference

Engine RPM

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540@1800Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

207 cmReference

192 cmReference

Weight

1317 kgReference

1601 kgReference

Front tire

7.50x16Reference

6.00x16Reference

Rear tire

12x28Reference

8.30x24Reference

Ag rear

13x28Reference

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Industrial front

7.50x16Reference

9.50x10Reference

Industrial rear

12x28Reference

18.4x16Reference

Length

325 cmReference

321 cmReference

Width

175 cmReference

174 cmReference

Shipping weight

1723 kgReference

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Front tread

137 cmReference

137 to 198 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 193 cmReference

142 to 190 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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40 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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21 cmReference

Steering wheel

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137 cmReference

Ford 1871 attachments

1871 Serial Numbers

1957

1001Reference

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1958

11977Reference

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1959

58312Reference

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1960

105943Reference

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1961

131427Reference

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1962

155531Reference

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Location:

Serial number on the left side of the tractor, on top of the starter mount casting.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negative (12V)Reference

negativeReference

Charging system

generatorReference

alternatorReference

Charging amps

20Reference

51Reference

Batteries

2 (diesel)Reference

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Battery volts

6Reference

12Reference

Battery AH

80Reference

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Charging volts

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12Reference

Gas Battery AH

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77Reference

Diesel Battery AH

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128Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 713 10f Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 713 14f BackhoeReference

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Transport height

383 cmReference

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Digging depth

429 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

533 cmReference

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Loading height

355 cmReference

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Swing Arc

185°Reference

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Ford 713 12f Backhoe

Ford 713 14f Backhoe

Ford 231 Height

Hood

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120 cmReference

ROPS

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204 cmReference

Exhaust

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188 cmReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.