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John DeereModel A
John Deere 40C
Utility
- power
- 38 hp
- displacement
- 101 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 40C 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 40C
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 231
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied40C38 hp
23138 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
40C is in the 31st percentile; 231 is in the 31st · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 231 higher · +51 ci (+50%)40C101 ci
231152 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
40C is in the 23rd percentile; 231 is in the 39th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 231 higher · +1 (+50%)40C2
2313
Median Utility Tractor4
40C is in the 3rd percentile; 231 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 40C higher · +4 (+50%)40C12
2318
Median Utility Tractor12
40C is in the 50th percentile; 231 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
40C (A)231 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 40C | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 40C | 231 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 40C | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Perkins | — |
| Model | LDW 1603 | AD3.152 | — |
| Power Output | 38hp | 38hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 1,850RPM | 2,000RPM | ▲ 231+150 RPM · +8% |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 | ▲ 231+1 · +50% |
| Displacement | 101ci | 152ci | ▲ 231+51 ci · +50% |
| Bore | 4in | 3.6in | ▲ 40C+0.4 in · +11% |
| Stroke | 4in | 5in | ▲ 231+1 in · +25% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 40C | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Synchronized | Sliding gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 40C | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 121in | 128in | ▲ 231+7 in · +6% |
| Width | 43.4in | 76in | ▲ 231+32.6 in · +75% |
| Height | 78.7in | 87.4in | ▲ 231+8.7 in · +11% |
| Operating Weight | 4,500lb | 4,068lb | ▲ 40C+432 lb · +11% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 40C | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power assist | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 40C | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Live | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 40C | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Rear Type: I/IN | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 40C | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | MFWD 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power assist | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Drum | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 40C | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 40C | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.5gal | 2.7gal | ▲ 40C+0.8 gal · +30% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 40C | 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 · 23rd percentile (101 ci)B · 39th percentile (152 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 3rd percentile (2)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 43rd percentile (4,500 lb)B · 38th percentile (4,068 lb)
A · 40CB · 231Median Utility Tractor