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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 Steyr 40
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 231
vs
SteyrSteyr 40
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied23138 hp
4038 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
231 is in the 31st percentile; 40 is in the 31st · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 231 higher · +14 ci (+10%)231152 ci
40138 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
231 is in the 39th percentile; 40 is in the 35th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied2313
403
Median Utility Tractor4
231 is in the 23rd percentile; 40 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied2318
408
Median Utility Tractor12
231 is in the 23rd percentile; 40 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
231 (A)40 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | Steyr 40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Steyr | — |
| Model | 231 | 40 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | Steyr 40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Steyr | — |
| Model | AD3.152 | WD 307.40 | — |
| Power Output | 38hp | 38hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,400RPM | ▲ 40+400 RPM · +20% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 152ci | 138ci | ▲ 231+14 ci · +10% |
| Bore | 3.6in | 3.9in | ▲ 40+0.3 in · +8% |
| Stroke | 5in | 3.9in | ▲ 231+1.1 in · +28% |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | Steyr 40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding gear | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | Steyr 40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 128in | 131in | ▲ 40+3 in · +2% |
| Width | 76in | 63.5in | ▲ 231+12.5 in · +20% |
| Height | 87.4in | 60.4in | ▲ 231+27 in · +45% |
| Operating Weight | 4,068lb | 4,123lb | ▲ 40+55 lb · +1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | Steyr 40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | Steyr 40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Tires
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | Steyr 40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 6.00-16 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 12.4-28 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | Steyr 40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | II/I | II/I | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | Steyr 40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | Drum | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | Steyr 40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | Steyr 40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.7gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | Steyr 40 | 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 · 35th percentile (138 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 38th percentile (4,068 lb)B · 38th percentile (4,123 lb)
A · 231B · 40Median Utility Tractor