Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 1740E vs Massey Ferguson 231

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 1740E

Utility

power
38.5 hp
displacement
91.3 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 1740E 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
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1740E higher · +0.5 hp (+1%)
1740E38.5 hp
23138 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1740E is in the 32nd percentile; 231 is in the 31st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 231 higher · +60.7 ci (+66%)
1740E91.3 ci
231152 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1740E is in the 17th percentile; 231 is in the 39th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
1740E3
2313
Median Utility Tractor4

1740E is in the 23rd percentile; 231 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
1740E8
2318
Median Utility Tractor12

1740E is in the 23rd percentile; 231 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

1740E (A)231 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 231Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model1740E231—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 231Difference
ManufacturerShibauraPerkins—
ModelNot recordedAD3.152—
Power Output38.5hp38hp▲ 1740E+0.5 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,800RPM2,000RPM▲ 1740E+800 RPM · +40%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.3ci152ci▲ 231+60.7 ci · +66%
Bore3.4in3.6in▲ 231+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke3.5in5in▲ 231+1.5 in · +43%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 231Difference
TypeMechanical shuttleSliding gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 231Difference
LengthNot recorded128in—
WidthNot recorded76in—
HeightNot recorded87.4in—
Operating WeightNot recorded4,068lb—

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 231Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerPower assist—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 231Difference
TypeNot recordedLive—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 231Difference
Front Tire Size16-JulNot recorded—
Rear Tire Size11.2-24Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 231Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIII/I—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 231Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerPower assist—
Brake TypeNot recordedDrum—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 231Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 231Difference
CoolantNot recorded2.7gal—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 231Difference
TypeNot recordedTwo-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 32nd percentile (38.5 hp)B · 31st percentile (38 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 17th percentile (91.3 ci)B · 39th percentile (152 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)
A · 1740EB · 231Median Utility Tractor
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