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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 UTB/Universal 350
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UTB/UniversalModel B
UTB/Universal 350
Utility
- power
- 35 hp
- displacement
- 143 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 231
vs
UTB/UniversalUTB/Universal 350
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 231 higher · +3 hp (+9%)23138 hp
35035 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
231 is in the 31st percentile; 350 is in the 28th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 231 higher · +9 ci (+6%)231152 ci
350143 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
231 is in the 39th percentile; 350 is in the 36th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied2313
3503
Median Utility Tractor4
231 is in the 23rd percentile; 350 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied2318
3508
Median Utility Tractor12
231 is in the 23rd percentile; 350 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
231 (A)350 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | UTB/Universal 350 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | UTB/Universal | — |
| Model | 231 | 350 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | UTB/Universal 350 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | UTB/Universal | — |
| Model | AD3.152 | D-124 | — |
| Power Output | 38hp | 35hp | ▲ 231+3 hp · +9% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 350+200 RPM · +10% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 152ci | 143ci | ▲ 231+9 ci · +6% |
| Bore | 3.6in | 3.7in | ▲ 350+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 5in | 4.3in | ▲ 231+0.7 in · +16% |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | UTB/Universal 350 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding gear | Partially synchronized | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | UTB/Universal 350 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 128in | 116in | ▲ 231+12 in · +10% |
| Width | 76in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 87.4in | 53.3in | ▲ 231+34.1 in · +64% |
| Operating Weight | 4,068lb | 3,850lb | ▲ 231+218 lb · +6% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | UTB/Universal 350 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | UTB/Universal 350 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live | 540 (1.375) | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | UTB/Universal 350 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | II/I | — |
| Hitch Category | II/I | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | UTB/Universal 350 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Not recorded | — |
| Brake Type | Drum | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | UTB/Universal 350 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | UTB/Universal 350 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.7gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231 | UTB/Universal 350 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post ROPS | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 31st percentile (38 hp)B · 28th percentile (35 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 39th percentile (152 ci)B · 36th percentile (143 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 · 34th percentile (3,850 lb)
A · 231B · 350Median Utility Tractor