Industrial Tractor · 1975Unverified
Ford 231
Ford 231 — Industrial tractor · 37 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
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
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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.