Head to head · Utility

International Harvester B-275 vs Massey Ferguson 231

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International HarvesterModel A

International Harvester B-275

Utility

power
38 hp
displacement
143 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full B-275 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 B-275
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 231

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
B-27538 hp
23138 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

B-275 is in the 31st percentile; 231 is in the 31st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 231 higher · +9 ci (+6%)
B-275143 ci
231152 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

B-275 is in the 36th percentile; 231 is in the 39th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ B-275 higher · +1 (+33%)
B-2754
2313
Median Utility Tractor4

B-275 is in the 50th percentile; 231 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
B-2758
2318
Median Utility Tractor12

B-275 is in the 23rd percentile; 231 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

B-275 (A)231 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester B-275Massey Ferguson 231Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterMassey Ferguson—
ModelB-275231—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester B-275Massey Ferguson 231Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterPerkins—
ModelBC-144AD3.152—
Power Output38hp38hpSame
Rated RPM1,875RPM2,000RPM▲ 231+125 RPM · +7%
Cylinders43▲ B-275+1 · +33%
Displacement143ci152ci▲ 231+9 ci · +6%
Bore3.4in3.6in▲ 231+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke4in5in▲ 231+1 in · +25%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester B-275Massey Ferguson 231Difference
TypeSliding GearSliding gearSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester B-275Massey Ferguson 231Difference
Length112in128in▲ 231+16 in · +14%
Width89in76in▲ B-275+13 in · +17%
Height59.8in87.4in▲ 231+27.6 in · +46%
Operating Weight3,740lb4,068lb▲ 231+328 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester B-275Massey Ferguson 231Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower assist—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester B-275Massey Ferguson 231Difference
TypeLiveLiveSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester B-275Massey Ferguson 231Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryII/III/ISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester B-275Massey Ferguson 231Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedPower assist—
Brake TypeNot recordedDrum—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester B-275Massey Ferguson 231Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester B-275Massey Ferguson 231Difference
Coolant2.7gal2.7galSame

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester B-275Massey Ferguson 231Difference
TypeOpen Operator StationTwo-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 36th percentile (143 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 · 32nd percentile (3,740 lb)B · 38th percentile (4,068 lb)
A · B-275B · 231Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageInternational Harvester B-275Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 231