Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 424 vs Massey Ferguson 231

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International HarvesterModel A

International Harvester 424

Utility

power
37 hp
displacement
145 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 424 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
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 424
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 231

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 231 higher · +1 hp (+3%)
42437 hp
23138 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

424 is in the 30th percentile; 231 is in the 31st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 231 higher · +7 ci (+5%)
424145 ci
231152 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

424 is in the 37th percentile; 231 is in the 39th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 424 higher · +1 (+33%)
4244
2313
Median Utility Tractor4

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

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
4248
2318
Median Utility Tractor12

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

424 (A)231 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 424Massey Ferguson 231Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterMassey Ferguson—
Model424231—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 424Massey Ferguson 231Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterPerkins—
ModelC-146AD3.152—
Power Output37hp38hp▲ 231+1 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,000RPMSame
Cylinders43▲ 424+1 · +33%
Displacement145ci152ci▲ 231+7 ci · +5%
Bore3.4in3.6in▲ 231+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke4.1in5in▲ 231+0.9 in · +22%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 424Massey Ferguson 231Difference
TypeSliding gear with dry disc clutchSliding gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 424Massey Ferguson 231Difference
Length121in128in▲ 231+7 in · +6%
Width66.9in76in▲ 231+9.1 in · +14%
Height56.7in87.4in▲ 231+30.7 in · +54%
Operating Weight4,057lb4,068lb▲ 231+11 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 424Massey Ferguson 231Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypePower assistPower assistSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 424Massey Ferguson 231Difference
TypeLiveLiveSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 424Massey Ferguson 231Difference
Hitch TypeThree-pointThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIII/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 424Massey Ferguson 231Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePower assistPower assistSame
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical dry discDrum—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 424Massey Ferguson 231Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 424Massey Ferguson 231Difference
CoolantNot recorded2.7gal—

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 424Massey Ferguson 231Difference
TypeOpenTwo-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 30th percentile (37 hp)B · 31st percentile (38 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 37th percentile (145 ci)B · 39th percentile (152 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 · 37th percentile (4,057 lb)B · 38th percentile (4,068 lb)
A · 424B · 231Median Utility Tractor
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