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Massey Ferguson 135 vs Massey Ferguson 231S

Massey Ferguson 135
Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 135

Utility

power
45.5 hp
displacement
153 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full 135 specs
Massey Ferguson 231S Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 231S

Utility

power
45 hp
displacement
165 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 231S specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 135 higher · +0.5 hp (+1%)
13545.5 hp
231S45 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

135 is in the 40th percentile; 231S is in the 39th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 231S higher · +12 ci (+8%)
135153 ci
231S165 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

135 is in the 40th percentile; 231S is in the 44th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
1353
231S3
Median Utility Tractor4

135 is in the 23rd percentile; 231S is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 231S higher · +2 (+33%)
1356
231S8
Median Utility Tractor12

135 is in the 11th percentile; 231S is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

135 (A)231S (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 135Massey Ferguson 231SDifference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model135231S—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 135Massey Ferguson 231SDifference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
ModelAD3.152903.27—
Power Output45.5hp45hp▲ 135+0.5 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,250RPM▲ 231S+250 RPM · +13%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement153ci165ci▲ 231S+12 ci · +8%
Bore3.6in3.7in▲ 231S+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 135Massey Ferguson 231SDifference
TypeGear type with optional partial power shiftSliding Gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 135Massey Ferguson 231SDifference
Length121inNot recorded—
Width63.4inNot recorded—
Height53.9inNot recorded—
Operating Weight3,130lb4,120lb▲ 231S+990 lb · +32%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 135Massey Ferguson 231SDifference
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 135Massey Ferguson 231SDifference
TypeOptional Transmission or Live PTOLive with two stage clutch—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 135Massey Ferguson 231SDifference
Front Tire Size5.5-16Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size12.4-28Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 135Massey Ferguson 231SDifference
Hitch TypeThree-PointThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIII/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,840lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 135Massey Ferguson 231SDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualPower—
Brake TypeMechanical, double expanding shoeNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 135Massey Ferguson 231SDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 135Massey Ferguson 231SDifference
Coolant2.6gal2.8gal▲ 231S+0.2 gal · +8%

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 135Massey Ferguson 231SDifference
TypeOpenTwo-post folding ROPS and Canopy (optional)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 40th percentile (45.5 hp)B · 39th percentile (45 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 40th percentile (153 ci)B · 44th percentile (165 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 11th percentile (6)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 25th percentile (3,130 lb)B · 38th percentile (4,120 lb)
A · 135B · 231SMedian Utility Tractor
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