Compare/Massey Ferguson 231S vs Massey Ferguson 354GE

Massey Ferguson 231S vs Massey Ferguson 354GE

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 231S vs Massey Ferguson 354GE

The Massey Ferguson 231S and the Massey Ferguson 354GE are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 42 hp. Massey Ferguson 231S is the lighter machine (1,868 kg vs 4,740 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 231S is the newer design (1999 vs 1994). 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

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Best match

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Best match

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Rated power

42 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

power assistReference

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Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

Engine

33.6 kWReference

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Displacement

2.7 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 127 mmReference

91 x 127 mmReference

Power

33.6 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2250Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

10.6 LReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3-cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,250Reference

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Bore and stroke

3.74x5.00 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Fuel tank

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45.4 LReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Transmission

Type

sliding gearReference

creeperReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

24 forward and 12 reverseReference

Transmission Type

GearReference

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forward and reverse options

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

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Clutch

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279mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

31.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

34.8 LReference

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Capacity

34.8 LReference

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Pump flow

16.7 lpmReference

54.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear PTO

live (two-stage clutch)Reference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

Rear valves

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2Reference

Front valves

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3Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

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2600 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@2000Reference

Capacities

Fuel

48.1 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

188 cmReference

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Weight

1868 kgReference

4740 to 4961 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

9.00-10Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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Ag front

6.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

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Shipping weight

1868 kgReference

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Front tread

121 to 182 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 193 cmReference

99 to 129 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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195 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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189 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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14.9LR20Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.00-10. Rear: 14.9LR20Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.0/75-16. Rear: 14.9LR20Reference

Length

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332 cmReference

Width

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137 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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137 cmReference

Height (hood)

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123 cmReference

2WD Weight

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2150 kgReference

4WD Weight

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2250 kgReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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36 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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108 to 129 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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107 to 137 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 231S attachments

231S Serial Number Location

231S Serial Numbers

1999

H01001Reference

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2000

J01001Reference

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2001

K01001Reference

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2002

L01001Reference

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2003

M01001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

General

Make & Model

Massey FergusonReference

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Country of manufacturer

Option 1: Utility tractor\\nOption 2: Istanbul, TurkeyReference

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Power

Rated Power

45 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category II/IReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

13.6-28 inchReference

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Front Wheel tread range

Option 1: 6.00-16\\nOption 2: 48 to 72 inchesReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

Two-post folding ROPS. Canopy optional.Reference

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Steering & brakes

Steering type

power assistReference

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Variants

354S

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narrowReference

354GE

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low-profileReference

354V

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ultra-narrowReference

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.