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Head to head · Utility
Fiat 45-66 vs Massey Ferguson 231S

Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 231S
Utility
- power
- 45 hp
- displacement
- 165 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
FiatFiat 45-66
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 231S
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 231S higher · +0.6 hp (+1%)45-6644.4 hp
231S45 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
45-66 is in the 38th percentile; 231S is in the 39th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied45-66165 ci
231S165 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
45-66 is in the 44th percentile; 231S is in the 44th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied45-663
231S3
Median Utility Tractor4
45-66 is in the 23rd percentile; 231S is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 45-66 higher · +4 (+50%)45-6612
231S8
Median Utility Tractor12
45-66 is in the 50th percentile; 231S is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
45-66 (A)231S (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Fiat 45-66 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fiat | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 45-66 | 231S | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Fiat 45-66 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Iveco | Perkins | — |
| Model | 8035.06 | 903.27 | — |
| Power Output | 44.4hp | 45hp | ▲ 231S+0.6 hp · +1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | 2,250RPM | ▲ 45-66+250 RPM · +11% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 165ci | 165ci | Same |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.7in | ▲ 45-66+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 4.5in | 5in | ▲ 231S+0.5 in · +11% |
Transmission
| Spec | Fiat 45-66 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Manual | Sliding Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Fiat 45-66 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 128in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 89in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 4,255lb | 4,120lb | ▲ 45-66+135 lb · +3% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Fiat 45-66 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Fiat 45-66 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Live with two stage clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Fiat 45-66 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Fiat 45-66 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Fiat 45-66 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Fiat 45-66 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 2.8gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Fiat 45-66 | 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 · 38th percentile (44.4 hp)B · 39th percentile (45 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 44th percentile (165 ci)B · 44th percentile (165 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 40th percentile (4,255 lb)B · 38th percentile (4,120 lb)
A · 45-66B · 231SMedian Utility Tractor