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Massey Ferguson 230 vs Massey Ferguson 231
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 230 vs Massey Ferguson 231
The Massey Ferguson 230 and the Massey Ferguson 231 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 230 leads on rated power with 35 hp against 34 hp. Massey Ferguson 231 is the lighter machine (1,843 kg vs 3,200 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 231 is the newer design (1989 vs 1976). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 230 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 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
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
35 hp
34 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Gasoline 6-speed 2WDJune 1 - 10, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1215 fileReference
Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears.Reference
Steering
powerReference
power assistReference
Original price
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$13,000 (1999)Reference
Engine
Engine
28.3 kWReference
28.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
21.1 kWReference
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Displacement
2.4 LReference
2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 103 mmReference
91 x 127 mmReference
Power
28.3 kWReference
28.3 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
oil bathReference
Compression
7.4:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
4.7 LReference
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Coolant capacity
9.9 LReference
10.6 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
25.6 kWReference
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Max power
21.1 kWReference
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Fuel Type
Option 1: Gasoline\\nOption 2: DieselReference
DieselReference
No of Cylinders
Option 1: 3-cylinder\\nOption 2: 4-cylinderReference
3-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,000Reference
2,000Reference
Bore and stroke
Option 1: 3.60x5.00 inches\\nOption 2: 3.375x4.062 inchesReference
3.60x5.00 inchesReference
Compression ratio
Option 1: 18.5:1\\nOption 2: 7.4:1Reference
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Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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Transmission Type
GearReference
GearReference
forward and reverse options
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
25.4 kWReference
25.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
25.7 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
30.3 LReference
34.8 LReference
Type
gearReference
sliding gearReference
Capacity
30.3 LReference
34.8 LReference
Pressure
206.8 barReference
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Pump flow
17.0 lpmReference
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Steering flow
18.9 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IReference
II/IReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
position and draft controlReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
live (two-stage clutch)Reference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
540@1700Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
23.3 kWReference
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Capacities
Fuel
53.0 LReference
57.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
183 cmReference
193 cmReference
Weight
3200 to 4000 poundsReference
1843 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
13.6-28Reference
Ag front
7.50-10Reference
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
14.9-24Reference
13.6-28Reference
Length
294 cmReference
325 cmReference
Width
156 cmReference
193 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
147 cmReference
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Front tread
121 to 182 cmReference
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Rear tread
121 to 193 cmReference
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Gas Shipping
1451 kgReference
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Diesel Shipping
1564 kgReference
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Gas Operating
1741 kgReference
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Diesel Operating
1814 kgReference
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Ballasted
2317 kgReference
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Height (ROPS)
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222 cmReference
Massey Ferguson 230 attachments
230 Serial Numbers
1974
9A202190Reference
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1975
9A207681Reference
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1976
9A232539Reference
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1977
9A254045Reference
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1978
9A276935Reference
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1979
9A296946Reference
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1980
9A326169Reference
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1981
9A339343Reference
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1982
9A350584Reference
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1983
9A354679Reference
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Location:
Below steering wheel on instrument panelReference
Right side of instrument panelReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
60Reference
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Battery size
60 AHReference
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Test results
Fuel use
11.0 l/hourReference
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Max pull
1686 kgReference
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General
Make & Model
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Country of manufacturer
Utility tractorReference
Utility tractorReference
Power
Rated Power
38 hpReference
38 hpReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
mechanical drumReference
drumReference
Steering type
powerReference
power assistReference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
open centerReference
openReference
Maximum operating pressure
3,000 psiReference
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Steering & Implements flow
5.0 gpm (4.5 gpm)Reference
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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IReference
Category II/IReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
position and draft controlReference
position and draft controlReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
147.6 cmReference
222.3 cmReference
Overall Length
294.9 cmReference
325.1 cmReference
Overall Width
157 cmReference
193 cmReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear wheel tread range
12.4-28, 12.4-24, 13.6-28, 14.9-24 inchReference
13.6-28 inchReference
Front Wheel tread range
Option 1: 6.00-16, 5.50-16, 7.50-10\\nOption 2: 48 to 72 inchesReference
6.00-16Reference
Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential
Open operator station. ROPS and canopy optional.Reference
Two-post folding ROPS.Reference
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
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.