Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 230 vs Massey Ferguson 231

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 230

Utility

power
38 hp
displacement
153 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full 230 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
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 230
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 231

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
23038 hp
23138 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

230 is in the 31st percentile; 231 is in the 31st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 230 higher · +1 ci (<1%)
230153 ci
231152 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

230 is in the 41st percentile; 231 is in the 39th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
2303
2313
Median Utility Tractor4

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

Forward Gears

▲ 231 higher · +2 (+33%)
2306
2318
Median Utility Tractor12

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

230 (A)231 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 230Massey Ferguson 231Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model230231—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 230Massey Ferguson 231Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
ModelAD3.152AD3.152Same
Power Output38hp38hpSame
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,000RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement153ci152ci▲ 230+1 ci · <1%
Bore3.6in3.6inSame
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 230Massey Ferguson 231Difference
TypeGearSliding gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 230Massey Ferguson 231Difference
Length116in128in▲ 231+12 in · +10%
Width61.8in76in▲ 231+14.2 in · +23%
Height57.9in87.4in▲ 231+29.5 in · +51%
Operating Weight3,840lb4,068lb▲ 231+228 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 230Massey Ferguson 231Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypeManualPower assist—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 230Massey Ferguson 231Difference
TypeLiveLiveSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 230Massey Ferguson 231Difference
Hitch TypeThree-pointThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIII/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 230Massey Ferguson 231Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualPower assist—
Brake TypeMechanical drumDrum—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 230Massey Ferguson 231Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 230Massey Ferguson 231Difference
Coolant2.6gal2.7gal▲ 231+0.1 gal · +4%

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 230Massey Ferguson 231Difference
TypeOpen operator station or ROPS and canopy (optional)Two-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 · 41st percentile (153 ci)B · 39th percentile (152 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 · 34th percentile (3,840 lb)B · 38th percentile (4,068 lb)
A · 230B · 231Median Utility Tractor
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