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Massey Ferguson 231

Name: Massey Ferguson 231
Brand: Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 231 — 200 One Series · 34 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 231 is a compact tractor with a rated power of 34 hp, making it suitable for smaller-scale operations. Manufactured between 1989 and 1999, this model is equipped with a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and features a two-wheel drive system, paired with an 8-speed gearbox. The listed weight of the Massey Ferguson 231 is 1843 kg, and it is designed for use on plots of approximately 200 acres.

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

Rated power

34 hp

Weight

1843 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

81 rows

Recorded power

34 hp

Recorded weight

1843 kg

Transmissions

8-speed sliding gear

Production years

1989-1999

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference

Utility tractorReference

Original price$13,000 (1999)Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

Steeringpower assistReference

Drum brakesReference

Two-post folding ROPS.Reference

Engine

Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl dieselReference

Engine28.3 kWReference

Perkins AD3.152Reference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke91 x 127 mmReference

Power28.3 kWReference

Air cleaneroil bathReference

Rated RPM2000Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Coolant capacity10.6 LReference

Fuel TypeDieselReference

No of Cylinders3-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed2,000Reference

Bore and stroke3.60x5.00 inchesReference

Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference

Transmission

8-speed sliding gearReference

Typesliding gearReference

Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference

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

Transmission TypeGearReference

forward and reverse options8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)25.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system34.8 LReference

TypeopenReference

Capacity34.8 LReference

Rear TypeII/IReference

Controlposition and draft controlReference

Rear PTOlive (two-stage clutch)Reference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Capacities

Fuel57.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase193 cmReference

Weight1843 kgReference

Front tire6.00-16Reference

Rear tire13.6-28Reference

Ag front6.00-16Reference

Ag rear13.6-28Reference

Length325 cmReference

Width193 cmReference

Height (ROPS)222 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 231 attachments

front-end loaderReference

231 Serial Numbers

Location:Right side of instrument panelReference

1989P17001Reference

1990Q01001Reference

1991S01001Reference

1992A01001Reference

1993B01001Reference

1994C01001Reference

1995D01001Reference

1996E01001Reference

1997F01001Reference

1998G01001Reference

1999H01001Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Battery volts12Reference

General

Make & ModelMassey FergusonReference

Country of manufacturerUtility tractorReference

Power

Rated Power38 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference

Steering & brakes

BrakesdrumReference

Steering typepower assistReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics TypeopenReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category II/IReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Typeposition and draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height222.3 cmReference

Overall Length325.1 cmReference

Overall Width193 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range13.6-28 inchReference

Front Wheel tread range6.00-16Reference

Operator station

Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differentialTwo-post folding ROPS.Reference

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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