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Head to head · Utility
Apollo 454 vs Massey Ferguson 231S

Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 231S
Utility
- power
- 45 hp
- displacement
- 165 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
ApolloApollo 454
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 231S
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied45445 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 tied4548
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
| Spec | Apollo 454 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apollo | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 454 | 231S | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Apollo 454 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Changfa | Perkins | — |
| Model | CF4B35T | 903.27 | — |
| Power Output | 45hp | 45hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,250RPM | ▲ 454+150 RPM · +7% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ 454+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 155ci | 165ci | ▲ 231S+10 ci · +6% |
| Bore | Not recorded | 3.7in | — |
| Stroke | Not recorded | 5in | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Apollo 454 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Shuttle | Sliding Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Apollo 454 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 61in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 90.6in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 4,365lb | 4,120lb | ▲ 454+245 lb · +6% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Apollo 454 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Apollo 454 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Live with two stage clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Tires
| Spec | Apollo 454 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 6.5x16 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 12.4x24 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Apollo 454 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Rear Type I | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Apollo 454 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Apollo 454 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Apollo 454 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 2.8gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Apollo 454 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Two-post folding ROPS and Canopy (optional) | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 39th percentile (45 hp)B · 39th percentile (45 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 42nd percentile (155 ci)B · 44th percentile (165 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 42nd percentile (4,365 lb)B · 38th percentile (4,120 lb)
A · 454B · 231SMedian Utility Tractor