Head to head · Utility

Apollo 454 vs Massey Ferguson 231S

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ApolloModel A

Apollo 454

Utility

power
45 hp
displacement
155 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 454 specs
Massey Ferguson 231S Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 231S

Utility

power
45 hp
displacement
165 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 231S specs
ApolloApollo 454
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 231S

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
45445 hp
231S45 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

454 is in the 39th percentile; 231S is in the 39th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 231S higher · +10 ci (+6%)
454155 ci
231S165 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

454 is in the 42nd percentile; 231S is in the 44th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 454 higher · +1 (+33%)
4544
231S3
Median Utility Tractor4

454 is in the 50th percentile; 231S is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
4548
231S8
Median Utility Tractor12

454 is in the 23rd percentile; 231S is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

454 (A)231S (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecApollo 454Massey Ferguson 231SDifference
ManufacturerApolloMassey Ferguson—
Model454231S—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecApollo 454Massey Ferguson 231SDifference
ManufacturerChangfaPerkins—
ModelCF4B35T903.27—
Power Output45hp45hpSame
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,250RPM▲ 454+150 RPM · +7%
Cylinders43▲ 454+1 · +33%
Displacement155ci165ci▲ 231S+10 ci · +6%
BoreNot recorded3.7in—
StrokeNot recorded5in—

Transmission

SpecApollo 454Massey Ferguson 231SDifference
TypeShuttleSliding Gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecApollo 454Massey Ferguson 231SDifference
Length167inNot recorded—
Width61inNot recorded—
Height90.6inNot recorded—
Operating Weight4,365lb4,120lb▲ 454+245 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecApollo 454Massey Ferguson 231SDifference
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecApollo 454Massey Ferguson 231SDifference
TypeNot recordedLive with two stage clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Tires

SpecApollo 454Massey Ferguson 231SDifference
Front Tire Size6.5x16Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size12.4x24Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecApollo 454Massey Ferguson 231SDifference
Hitch TypeRear Type IThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecApollo 454Massey Ferguson 231SDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecApollo 454Massey Ferguson 231SDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecApollo 454Massey Ferguson 231SDifference
CoolantNot recorded2.8gal—

Operator Station

SpecApollo 454Massey Ferguson 231SDifference
TypeNot recordedTwo-post folding ROPS and Canopy (optional)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 39th percentile (45 hp)B · 39th percentile (45 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 42nd percentile (155 ci)B · 44th percentile (165 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 42nd percentile (4,365 lb)B · 38th percentile (4,120 lb)
A · 454B · 231SMedian Utility Tractor
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