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 Yanmar EX450
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YanmarModel B
Yanmar EX450
Utility
- power
- 45 hp
- displacement
- 134 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 9
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 231S
vs
YanmarYanmar EX450
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied231S45 hp
EX45045 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
231S is in the 39th percentile; EX450 is in the 39th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 231S higher · +31 ci (+23%)231S165 ci
EX450134 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
231S is in the 44th percentile; EX450 is in the 31st · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ EX450 higher · +1 (+33%)231S3
EX4504
Median Utility Tractor4
231S is in the 23rd percentile; EX450 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ EX450 higher · +1 (+13%)231S8
EX4509
Median Utility Tractor12
231S is in the 23rd percentile; EX450 is in the 35th · 4,941 models
231S (A)EX450 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231S | Yanmar EX450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Yanmar | — |
| Model | 231S | EX450 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231S | Yanmar EX450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Yanmar | — |
| Model | 903.27 | Yanmar | — |
| Power Output | 45hp | 45hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,250RPM | 2,700RPM | ▲ EX450+450 RPM · +20% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | ▲ EX450+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 165ci | 134ci | ▲ 231S+31 ci · +23% |
| Bore | 3.7in | 3.5in | ▲ 231S+0.2 in · +6% |
| Stroke | 5in | 3.5in | ▲ 231S+1.5 in · +43% |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231S | Yanmar EX450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding Gear | Synchronized shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231S | Yanmar EX450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 127in | — |
| Width | Not recorded | 71.7in | — |
| Operating Weight | 4,120lb | 3,499lb | ▲ 231S+621 lb · +18% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231S | Yanmar EX450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231S | Yanmar EX450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live with two stage clutch | Live with dry dual stage clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231S | Yanmar EX450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | II/I | I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 2,464lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231S | Yanmar EX450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231S | Yanmar EX450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231S | Yanmar EX450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.8gal | 1.2gal | ▲ 231S+1.7 gal · +155% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 231S | Yanmar EX450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post folding ROPS and Canopy (optional) | Two-post ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 39th percentile (45 hp)B · 39th percentile (45 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 44th percentile (165 ci)B · 31st percentile (134 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 35th percentile (9)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 38th percentile (4,120 lb)B · 29th percentile (3,499 lb)
A · 231SB · EX450Median Utility Tractor