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Ford 231 vs Ford 233
Verdict: Ford 231 vs Ford 233
The Ford 231 and the Ford 233 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 37 hp. Ford 231 is the lighter machine (1,601 kg vs 2,347 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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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Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
37 hp
37 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
gasolineReference
liquid-cooledReference
Steering
powerReference
powerReference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
49.2 LReference
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Engine (gross)
27.2 kWReference
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Engine (net)
25.6 kWReference
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Displacement
2.6 LReference
2.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
107 x 97 mmReference
107 x 97 mmReference
Power (net)
24.6 kWReference
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Power (gross)
26.3 kWReference
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Compression
7.75:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Idle RPM
600-2285Reference
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Torque
136.3 NmReference
142.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
1350Reference
1200Reference
Firing order
1-2-3Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
12.0 LReference
13.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
10.0 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.381 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
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Engine
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27.6 kWReference
Power
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27.6 kWReference
Fuel system
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direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Pre-heating
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thermostartReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
280mm mechanical dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@1800Reference
540@1800Reference
Hydraulic system
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23.1 LReference
Capacity
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23.1 LReference
Pressure
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172.4 barReference
Pump flow
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31.4 lpmReference
Control
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position and draft controlReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
192 cmReference
192 cmReference
Weight
1601 kgReference
2347 kgReference
Front tire
6.00x16Reference
5.50x16Reference
Rear tire
8.30x24Reference
11.00x28Reference
Industrial front
9.50x10Reference
5.50x16Reference
Industrial rear
18.4x16Reference
11.00x28Reference
Length
321 cmReference
321 cmReference
Width
174 cmReference
161 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
40 cmReference
54 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
21 cmReference
34 cmReference
Front tread
137 to 198 cmReference
121 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread
142 to 190 cmReference
132 to 193 cmReference
Steering wheel
137 cmReference
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Height (cab)
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248 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
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256 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
51Reference
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Charging volts
12Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Gas Battery AH
77Reference
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Diesel Battery AH
128Reference
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Battery AH
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128Reference
Ford 231 Height
Hood
120 cmReference
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ROPS
204 cmReference
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Exhaust
188 cmReference
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Capacities
Fuel
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48.8 LReference
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.