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Massey Ferguson 231S

Massey Ferguson 231S — 200 One Series · 42 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 231S is a tractor with a rated power output of 42 hp, categorising it as a lighter model within its class. Manufactured from 1999 to 2003, this model is equipped with a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with a two-wheel drive system and an 8-speed gearbox. The tractor's operating weight is listed as 1868 kg, and it is suitable for operations spanning up to 200 acres.

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

Rated power
42 hp
Weight
1868 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
66 rows
Recorded power
42 hp
Recorded weight
1868 kg
Transmissions
8-speed sliding gear
Production years
1999-2003
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Istanbul, TurkeyReference
Original price was $14,000 in 2004Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Steeringpower assistReference
Two-post folding ROPS. Canopy optional.Reference

Engine

Perkins 2.7L 3-cyl dieselReference
Engine33.6 kWReference
Perkins 903.27Reference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke95 x 127 mmReference
Power33.6 kWReference
Rated RPM2250Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity10.6 LReference
Fuel TypeDieselReference
No of Cylinders3-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed2,250Reference
Bore and stroke3.74x5.00 inchesReference
Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference

Transmission

8-speed sliding gearReference
Typesliding gearReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Transmission TypeGearReference
forward and reverse options8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)31.3 kWReference
Hydraulic system34.8 LReference
Capacity34.8 LReference
Pump flow16.7 lpmReference
Rear TypeII/IReference
Rear PTOlive (two-stage clutch)Reference
Rear PTO Type540Reference

Capacities

Fuel48.1 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase188 cmReference
Weight1868 kgReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire13.6-28Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear13.6-28Reference
Shipping weight1868 kgReference
Front tread121 to 182 cmReference
Rear tread132 to 193 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 231S attachments

front-end loaderReference

231S Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the right side of the dashboard on the 231S.Reference

231S Serial Numbers

1999H01001Reference
2000J01001Reference
2001K01001Reference
2002L01001Reference
2003M01001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference

General

Make & ModelMassey FergusonReference
Country of manufacturerOption 1: Utility tractor\\nOption 2: Istanbul, TurkeyReference

Power

Rated Power45 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category II/IReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range13.6-28 inchReference
Front Wheel tread rangeOption 1: 6.00-16\\nOption 2: 48 to 72 inchesReference

Operator station

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

Steering & brakes

Steering typepower assistReference

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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