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Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 231
Utility
- power
- 38 hp
- displacement
- 152 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Utility
Massey Ferguson 231 vs Massey Ferguson 233
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 233
Utility
- power
- 38 hp
- displacement
- 153 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 12
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 231
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 233
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied23138 hp
23338 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
231 is in the 31st percentile; 233 is in the 31st · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 233 higher · +1 ci (<1%)231152 ci
233153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
231 is in the 39th percentile; 233 is in the 40th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied2313
2333
Median Utility Tractor4
231 is in the 23rd percentile; 233 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 233 higher · +4 (+50%)2318
23312
Median Utility Tractor12
231 is in the 23rd percentile; 233 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
231 (A)233 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | Massey Ferguson 233 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Massey Ferguson | Same |
| Model | 231 | 233 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | Massey Ferguson 233 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Perkins | Same |
| Model | AD3.152 | AD 3.152 | — |
| Power Output | 38hp | 38hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,150RPM | ▲ 233+150 RPM · +8% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 152ci | 153ci | ▲ 233+1 ci · <1% |
| Bore | 3.6in | 3.6in | Same |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | Massey Ferguson 233 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding gear | Manual | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | Massey Ferguson 233 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 128in | 139in | ▲ 233+11 in · +9% |
| Width | 76in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 87.4in | 85.8in | ▲ 231+1.6 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 4,068lb | 4,961lb | ▲ 233+893 lb · +22% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | Massey Ferguson 233 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Hydrostatic Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | Massey Ferguson 233 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | Massey Ferguson 233 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | II/I | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | Massey Ferguson 233 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Hydrostatic Power | — |
| Brake Type | Drum | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | Massey Ferguson 233 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | Massey Ferguson 233 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.7gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | Massey Ferguson 233 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post ROPS | Not recorded | — |
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 · 39th percentile (152 ci)B · 40th percentile (153 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 38th percentile (4,068 lb)B · 47th percentile (4,961 lb)
A · 231B · 233Median Utility Tractor