John DeereModel A
John Deere 1010
Utility
- power
- 36 hp
- displacement
- 145 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 5
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 1010 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
John DeereJohn Deere 1010
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 231
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 231 higher · +2 hp (+6%)101036 hp
23138 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
1010 is in the 29th percentile; 231 is in the 31st · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 231 higher · +7 ci (+5%)1010145 ci
231152 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
1010 is in the 37th percentile; 231 is in the 39th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 1010 higher · +1 (+33%)10104
2313
Median Utility Tractor4
1010 is in the 50th percentile; 231 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 231 higher · +3 (+60%)10105
2318
Median Utility Tractor12
1010 is in the 6th percentile; 231 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
1010 (A)231 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 1010 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 1010 | 231 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 1010 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Perkins | — |
| Model | Not recorded | AD3.152 | — |
| Power Output | 36hp | 38hp | ▲ 231+2 hp · +6% |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | 2,000RPM | ▲ 1010+500 RPM · +25% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ 1010+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 145ci | 152ci | ▲ 231+7 ci · +5% |
| Bore | 3.6in | 3.6in | Same |
| Stroke | 3.5in | 5in | ▲ 231+1.5 in · +43% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 1010 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding gear | Sliding gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 1010 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 122in | 128in | ▲ 231+6 in · +5% |
| Width | Not recorded | 76in | — |
| Height | 72.3in | 87.4in | ▲ 231+15.1 in · +21% |
| Operating Weight | 4,041lb | 4,068lb | ▲ 231+27 lb · <1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 1010 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power assist | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 1010 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Transmission | Live | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Speed 3 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 1010 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | I | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 1010 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power assist | — |
| Brake Type | Mechanical disc | Drum | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 1010 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 1010 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.8gal | 2.7gal | ▲ 1010+0.1 gal · +4% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 1010 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Two-post ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 29th percentile (36 hp)B · 31st percentile (38 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 37th percentile (145 ci)B · 39th percentile (152 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 6th percentile (5)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 37th percentile (4,041 lb)B · 38th percentile (4,068 lb)
A · 1010B · 231Median Utility Tractor