Compare/Massey Ferguson 1E.40 vs Massey Ferguson 231

Massey Ferguson 1E.40 vs Massey Ferguson 231

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1E.40 vs Massey Ferguson 231

The Massey Ferguson 1E.40 and the Massey Ferguson 231 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 34 hp. Massey Ferguson 231 is the lighter machine (1,843 kg vs 2,888 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 1E.40 is the newer design (2025 vs 1989). 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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Fit & specs

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

34 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

Massey FergusonReference

liquid-cooledReference

Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears.Reference

Original price

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$13,000 (1999)Reference

Steering

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power assistReference

Engine

Fuel tank

37.9 LReference

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Engine

29.4 kWReference

28.3 kWReference

Displacement

1.8 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

91 x 127 mmReference

Emission control

EGR, DOC and DPFReference

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Power

29.4 kWReference

28.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2000Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Coolant capacity

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10.6 LReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,000Reference

Bore and stroke

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3.60x5.00 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gear Weight

1309 kgReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission Type

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GearReference

forward and reverse options

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8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

25.0 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

23.5 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

sliding gearReference

Pump flow

28.8 lpmReference

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Steering flow

14.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1000 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

724 kgReference

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Gear Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Hydro Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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25.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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34.8 LReference

Capacity

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34.8 LReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear PTO

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live (two-stage clutch)Reference

Dimensions

Weight

2888 to 2943 poundsReference

1843 kgReference

Length

295 cmReference

325 cmReference

Width

133 cmReference

193 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

247 cmReference

222 cmReference

Hydro Weight

1334 kgReference

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Ground clearance

27 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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193 cmReference

Front tire

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6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

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13.6-28Reference

Ag front

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6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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13.6-28Reference

Massey Ferguson 1E.40 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Massey Ferguson BH3222 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Massey Ferguson BH3222 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

215 cmReference

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Bucket width

40 cmReference

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Digging depth

220 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

322 cmReference

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Loading height

187 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1460 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

954 kgReference

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Capacities

Fuel

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57.9 LReference

Massey Ferguson 231 attachments

231 Serial Numbers

1989

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P17001Reference

1990

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Q01001Reference

1991

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S01001Reference

1992

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A01001Reference

1993

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B01001Reference

1994

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C01001Reference

1995

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D01001Reference

1996

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E01001Reference

1997

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F01001Reference

1998

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G01001Reference

1999

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H01001Reference

Location:

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Right side of instrument panelReference

General

Make & Model

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Massey FergusonReference

Country of manufacturer

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Utility tractorReference

Power

Rated Power

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38 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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drumReference

Steering type

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power assistReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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openReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category II/IReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position and draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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222.3 cmReference

Overall Length

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325.1 cmReference

Overall Width

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193 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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13.6-28 inchReference

Front Wheel tread range

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6.00-16Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Two-post folding ROPS.Reference

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.