Compare/Ford 230A LCG vs Ford 231

Ford 230A LCG vs Ford 231

Verdict: Ford 230A LCG vs Ford 231

The Ford 230A LCG and the Ford 231 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 230A LCG leads on rated power with 42 hp against 37 hp. Ford 231 is the lighter machine (1,601 kg vs 1,664 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 230A LCG is the newer design (1981 vs 1975). In short: choose the Ford 230A LCG for outright pulling power, or the Ford 231 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

42 hp

37 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

With 18.4x16 rear tires.Reference

gasolineReference

Differential lock

foot-engagedReference

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Steering

1.8 LReference

powerReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

31.3 kWReference

27.2 kWReference

Engine

29.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 97 mmReference

Power

24.6 kWReference

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Power (gross)

26.1 kWReference

26.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

7.75:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

Torque

136.3 NmReference

Torque RPM

1350Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

9.4 LReference

12.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

Fuel tank

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49.2 LReference

Engine (net)

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25.6 kWReference

Power (net)

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24.6 kWReference

Idle RPM

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600-2285Reference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Intake valve clearance

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0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Transmission

Dual-rangeReference

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Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

26.8 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

23.5 LReference

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Type

synchromeshReference

gearReference

Capacity

23.5 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Pump flow

30.7 lpmReference

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Steering flow

20.1 lpmReference

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Steering cap.

1.8 LReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

895 kgReference

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Rear PTO

live (optional)Reference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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540@1800Reference

Capacities

Fuel

49.2 LReference

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Rear axle

23.3 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

192 cmReference

Weight

1664 kgReference

1601 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

6.00x16Reference

Rear tire

8.30-24Reference

8.30x24Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18.4-16Reference

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Industrial front

8.50-10Reference

9.50x10Reference

Industrial rear

8.30-24Reference

18.4x16Reference

Length

321 cmReference

Width

174 cmReference

Height (hood)

120 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

204 cmReference

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Max rear axle

2721 kgReference

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Ground clearance

21 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

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40 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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21 cmReference

Front tread

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137 to 198 cmReference

Rear tread

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142 to 190 cmReference

Steering wheel

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137 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

32Reference

51Reference

Battery CCA

750 (diesel)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128Reference

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Ground

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negativeReference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Gas Battery AH

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77Reference

Diesel Battery AH

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128Reference

Speeds

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.