Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 231S
Utility
- power
- 45 hp
- displacement
- 165 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Utility
Massey Ferguson 231S vs Massey Ferguson 37
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 37
Utility
- power
- 44.5 hp
- displacement
- 153 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 6
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 231S
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 37
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 231S higher · +0.5 hp (+1%)231S45 hp
3744.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
231S is in the 39th percentile; 37 is in the 38th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 231S higher · +12 ci (+8%)231S165 ci
37153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
231S is in the 44th percentile; 37 is in the 39th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied231S3
373
Median Utility Tractor4
231S is in the 23rd percentile; 37 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 231S higher · +2 (+33%)231S8
376
Median Utility Tractor12
231S is in the 23rd percentile; 37 is in the 11th · 4,941 models
231S (A)37 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231S | Massey Ferguson 37 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Massey Ferguson | Same |
| Model | 231S | 37 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231S | Massey Ferguson 37 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Perkins | Same |
| Model | 903.27 | A3.152 | — |
| Power Output | 45hp | 44.5hp | ▲ 231S+0.5 hp · +1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,250RPM | 2,150RPM | ▲ 231S+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 165ci | 153ci | ▲ 231S+12 ci · +8% |
| Bore | 3.7in | 3.6in | ▲ 231S+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231S | Massey Ferguson 37 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding Gear | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231S | Massey Ferguson 37 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 118in | — |
| Width | Not recorded | 63.8in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 54in | — |
| Operating Weight | 4,120lb | 3,179lb | ▲ 231S+941 lb · +30% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231S | Massey Ferguson 37 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231S | Massey Ferguson 37 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live with two stage clutch | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231S | Massey Ferguson 37 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | II/I | I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231S | Massey Ferguson 37 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231S | Massey Ferguson 37 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231S | Massey Ferguson 37 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.8gal | 2.7gal | ▲ 231S+0.1 gal · +4% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231S | Massey Ferguson 37 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post folding ROPS and Canopy (optional) | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 39th percentile (45 hp)B · 38th percentile (44.5 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 44th percentile (165 ci)B · 39th percentile (153 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 11th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 38th percentile (4,120 lb)B · 25th percentile (3,179 lb)
A · 231SB · 37Median Utility Tractor