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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 McCormick Intl CT36
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McCormick IntlModel B
McCormick Intl CT36
Utility
- power
- 38 hp
- displacement
- 107 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 231
vs
McCormick IntlMcCormick Intl CT36
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied23138 hp
CT3638 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
231 is in the 31st percentile; CT36 is in the 31st · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 231 higher · +45 ci (+42%)231152 ci
CT36107 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
231 is in the 39th percentile; CT36 is in the 25th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ CT36 higher · +1 (+33%)2313
CT364
Median Utility Tractor4
231 is in the 23rd percentile; CT36 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ CT36 higher · +4 (+50%)2318
CT3612
Median Utility Tractor12
231 is in the 23rd percentile; CT36 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
231 (A)CT36 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | McCormick Intl CT36 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | McCormick Intl | — |
| Model | 231 | CT36 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | McCormick Intl CT36 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Mitsubishi | — |
| Model | AD3.152 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 38hp | 38hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ CT36+600 RPM · +30% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | ▲ CT36+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 152ci | 107ci | ▲ 231+45 ci · +42% |
| Bore | 3.6in | 3.1in | ▲ 231+0.5 in · +16% |
| Stroke | 5in | 3.6in | ▲ 231+1.4 in · +39% |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | McCormick Intl CT36 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding gear | Not recorded | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | McCormick Intl CT36 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 128in | 118in | ▲ 231+10 in · +8% |
| Width | 76in | 66.5in | ▲ 231+9.5 in · +14% |
| Height | 87.4in | 89.8in | ▲ CT36+2.4 in · +3% |
| Operating Weight | 4,068lb | 2,711lb | ▲ 231+1,357 lb · +50% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | McCormick Intl CT36 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | McCormick Intl CT36 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | McCormick Intl CT36 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Category I | — |
| Hitch Category | II/I | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | McCormick Intl CT36 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Drum | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | McCormick Intl CT36 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | McCormick Intl CT36 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.7gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | McCormick Intl CT36 | 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 · 25th percentile (107 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 38th percentile (4,068 lb)B · 19th percentile (2,711 lb)
A · 231B · CT36Median Utility Tractor