Head to head · Row Crop

Allis Chalmers D14 vs Massey Ferguson 231

Allis Chalmers D14 Tractor
Allis ChalmersModel A

Allis Chalmers D14

Row Crop

power
37 hp
displacement
149 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full D14 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 231

Utility

power
38 hp
displacement
152 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 231 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers D14
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 231

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 231 higher · +1 hp (+3%)
D1437 hp
23138 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

D14 is in the 3rd percentile; 231 is in the 3rd · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 231 higher · +3 ci (+2%)
D14149 ci
231152 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

D14 is in the 4th percentile; 231 is in the 4th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

▲ D14 higher · +1 (+33%)
D144
2313
Median Row Crop Tractor6

D14 is in the 17th percentile; 231 is in the 2nd · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 231 higher · +4 (+100%)
D144
2318
Median Row Crop Tractor16

D14 is in the 4th percentile; 231 is in the 16th · 1,200 models

D14 (A)231 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers D14Massey Ferguson 231Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersMassey Ferguson—
ModelD14231—
CategoryRow CropUtility—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers D14Massey Ferguson 231Difference
ManufacturerAllis-ChalmersPerkins—
ModelAllis-ChalmersAD3.152—
Power Output37hp38hp▲ 231+1 hp · +3%
Rated RPM1,650RPM2,000RPM▲ 231+350 RPM · +21%
Cylinders43▲ D14+1 · +33%
Displacement149ci152ci▲ 231+3 ci · +2%
Bore3.5in3.6in▲ 231+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.9in5in▲ 231+1.1 in · +28%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers D14Massey Ferguson 231Difference
TypeSliding GearSliding gearSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers D14Massey Ferguson 231Difference
Length129in128in▲ D14+1 in · <1%
WidthNot recorded76in—
Height79.5in87.4in▲ 231+7.9 in · +10%
Operating Weight3,500lb4,068lb▲ 231+568 lb · +16%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers D14Massey Ferguson 231Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeManualPower assist—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers D14Massey Ferguson 231Difference
TypeRear PTO, LiveLive—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers D14Massey Ferguson 231Difference
Hitch TypeAllis Snap CouplerThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII/I—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers D14Massey Ferguson 231Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualPower assist—
Brake TypeMechanical expanding shoeDrum—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers D14Massey Ferguson 231Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers D14Massey Ferguson 231Difference
Coolant2.3gal2.7gal▲ 231+0.4 gal · +17%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers D14Massey Ferguson 231Difference
TypeOpen operator stationTwo-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 3rd percentile (37 hp)B · 3rd percentile (38 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 4th percentile (149 ci)B · 4th percentile (152 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 17th percentile (4)B · 2nd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 4th percentile (4)B · 16th percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 3rd percentile (3,500 lb)B · 6th percentile (4,068 lb)
A · D14B · 231Median Row Crop Tractor
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