BransonModel A
Branson 3820
Utility
- power
- 38 hp
- displacement
- 110 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
Branson 3820 vs Massey Ferguson 231
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 231
Utility
- power
- 38 hp
- displacement
- 152 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
BransonBranson 3820
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 231
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied382038 hp
23138 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
3820 is in the 31st percentile; 231 is in the 31st · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 231 higher · +42 ci (+38%)3820110 ci
231152 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
3820 is in the 26th percentile; 231 is in the 39th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 3820 higher · +1 (+33%)38204
2313
Median Utility Tractor4
3820 is in the 50th percentile; 231 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 3820 higher · +4 (+50%)382012
2318
Median Utility Tractor12
3820 is in the 50th percentile; 231 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
3820 (A)231 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Branson 3820 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Branson | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 3820 | 231 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Branson 3820 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kukje | Perkins | — |
| Model | Not recorded | AD3.152 | — |
| Power Output | 38hp | 38hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 2,000RPM | ▲ 3820+600 RPM · +30% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ 3820+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 110ci | 152ci | ▲ 231+42 ci · +38% |
| Bore | 3.3in | 3.6in | ▲ 231+0.3 in · +9% |
| Stroke | 3.7in | 5in | ▲ 231+1.3 in · +35% |
Transmission
| Spec | Branson 3820 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Synchromesh | Sliding gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Branson 3820 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 124in | 128in | ▲ 231+4 in · +3% |
| Width | 61in | 76in | ▲ 231+15 in · +25% |
| Height | 96in | 87.4in | ▲ 3820+8.6 in · +10% |
| Operating Weight | 3,770lb | 4,068lb | ▲ 231+298 lb · +8% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Branson 3820 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Power assist | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Branson 3820 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Live | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Branson 3820 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Type I Rear | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Branson 3820 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4X4 MFWD 4WD | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Power assist | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Drum | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Branson 3820 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | 12V | Not recorded | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Branson 3820 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.5gal | 2.7gal | ▲ 231+0.2 gal · +8% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Branson 3820 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Two-post ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 31st percentile (38 hp)B · 31st percentile (38 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 26th percentile (110 ci)B · 39th percentile (152 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 33rd percentile (3,770 lb)B · 38th percentile (4,068 lb)
A · 3820B · 231Median Utility Tractor