Production | |
| Manufacturer: | Massey Ferguson |
| Type: | Utility tractor |
| Original price: | $13,000 (1999) |
Massey Ferguson 231 Power | |
| Engine: | 38 hp 28.3 kW |
| PTO (claimed): | 34 hp 25.4 kW |
Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering: | power assist |
| Brakes: | drum |
| Cab: | Two-post folding ROPS. |
| Transmission: | 8-speed sliding gear |
Capacity | |
| Fuel: | 15.3 gal 57.9 L |
| Hydraulic system: | 9.2 gal 34.8 L |
Hydraulics | |
| Type: | open |
| Capacity: | 9.2 gal 34.8 L |
Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type: | II/I |
| Control: | position and draft control |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO: | live (two-stage clutch) |
| Rear RPM: | 540 |
231 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Right side of instrument panel |
| 1989: | P17001 |
| 1990: | Q01001 |
| 1991: | S01001 |
| 1992: | A01001 |
| 1993: | B01001 |
| 1994: | C01001 |
| 1995: | D01001 |
| 1996: | E01001 |
| 1997: | F01001 |
| 1998: | G01001 |
| 1999: | H01001 |
Electrical | |
| Ground: | negative |
| Battery volts: | 12 |
Engine Detail | |
| Perkins AD3.152 | |
| diesel | |
| 3-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement: | 152 ci 2.5 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 3.60x5.00 inches 91 x 127 mm |
| Power: | 38 hp 28.3 kW |
| Air cleaner: | oil bath |
| Rated RPM: | 2000 |
| Starter volts: | 12 |
| Coolant capacity: | 11.2 qts 10.6 L |
Transmission | |
| Type: | sliding gear |
| Gears: | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears. | |
Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase: | 76 inches 193 cm |
| Length: | 128 inches 325 cm |
| Width: | 76 inches 193 cm |
| Height (ROPS): | 87.5 inches 222 cm |
| Weight: | 4,065 lbs 1843 kg |