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Industrial Tractor · 1975Unverified

Ford 231

Name: Ford 231
Brand: Ford

Ford 231 — Industrial tractor · 37 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 231 is an industrial tractor with a power rating of approximately 37 hp, positioning it at the lower end of its class. It was manufactured from 1975 to 1978. Equipped with a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and two-wheel drive, the tractor features a 6-speed gearbox. Its operating weight is listed at 1601 kg, and it is suitable for use on areas of up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

37 hp

Weight

1601 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

78 rows

Recorded power

37 hp

Recorded weight

1601 kg

Transmissions

6-speed gear

Production years

1975-1978

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerFordReference

Industrial tractorReference

Two-wheel driveReference

SteeringmanualReference

SteeringpowerReference

Mechanical wet disc brakesReference

Open operator station. Two-post ROPS available.Reference

Engine

Ford 2.6L 3-cyl dieselReference

Ford 2.6L 3-cyl gasolineReference

Fuel tank49.2 LReference

Engine (gross)27.2 kWReference

Engine (net)25.6 kWReference

FordReference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke107 x 97 mmReference

Power (net)25.6 kWReference

Power (gross)27.2 kWReference

Compression17.3:1Reference

Rated RPM2000Reference

Idle RPM600-2275Reference

Torque137.0 NmReference

Torque RPM1400Reference

Firing order1-2-3Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity10.4 LReference

Intake valve clearance0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance0.457 mmReference

gasolineReference

Power (net)24.6 kWReference

Power (gross)26.3 kWReference

Compression7.75:1Reference

Idle RPM600-2285Reference

Torque136.3 NmReference

Torque RPM1350Reference

Transmission

6-speed gearReference

8-speedReference

TypegearReference

Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

Oil capacity11.5 LReference

Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Oil capacity12.0 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear TypeIReference

Rear PTOtransmissionReference

Rear PTOliveReference

Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM540@1800Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase192 cmReference

Weight1601 kgReference

Front tire6.00x16Reference

Rear tire8.30x24Reference

Industrial front6.00x16Reference

Industrial rear8.30x24Reference

Industrial front9.00x10Reference

Industrial front9.50x10Reference

Industrial rear18.4x16Reference

Length321 cmReference

Width174 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)40 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)21 cmReference

Front tread137 to 198 cmReference

Rear tread142 to 190 cmReference

Steering wheel137 cmReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps32Reference

Charging amps51Reference

Charging volts12Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Gas Battery AH77Reference

Diesel Battery AH128Reference

Ford 231 Height

Hood120 cmReference

ROPS204 cmReference

Exhaust188 cmReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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