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Massey Ferguson 231 Specifications
The Massey Ferguson 231 is a 2WD 4x2 utility tractor from 200 One series. This model was manufactured from 1989 to 1999. The Massey Ferguson 231 driveline consists of 152 cu.in (2.5 L) Perkins AD3.152 4-cycle vertical 3-cylinder direct injection naturally aspirated liquid-cooled diesel engine with a rated power of 38 Hp (28.3 kW) and sliding gear transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears.
The open center hydraulic system includes a gear pump with rated fluid flow of 4.4 gal/min (16.7 l/min). The Massey Ferguson 231 is equipped with a power assist steering system, live PTO type, mechanical drum brakes, 6.00x16 front tires, and 13.6x28 rear tires. The shipping weight is 4065 lbs (1845 kg). The tractor is compatible with MF 232 front-end loader.
| Engine Specs |
Engine Model ..................... Perkins AD3.152
Engine Type ..................... 4-stroke 3-cylinder direct injection diesel
Number of Cylinders ..................... 3
Displacement, cu.in (L) ..................... 152 (2.50)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ..................... 3.60 (91.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ..................... 5.00 (127.0)
Aspiration Type ..................... Naturally aspirated
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ..................... 38.0 (28.3)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ..................... 2500
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lb) ..................... 160 (118)
Torque Speed, rpm ..................... 1400
Compression Ratio ..................... 18.5:1
Firing Order ..................... 1-2-3
Fuel System ..................... Direct injection
Fuel Injection Pump ..................... CAV DPA
Fuel Filter Type ..................... Paper element
Governor Type .................. Mechanical
Lubricating System .................. Full pressure
Cooling System .................. Liquid-cooled
Oil Pump Type ..................... Rotor
Air Cleaner Type ..................... Dry element
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ..................... 15.3 (58.0)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 11.2 (10.6)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 6.5 (6.2)
Electrical System Rating, Volts ..................... 12
Charging System ..................... Alternator
| Power Take-Off |
PTO Operational Type ..................... Live
PTO Power, hp (kW) ..................... 34.0 (25.4)
PTO Speeds, rpm ..................... 540
| Transmission |
Transmission Type ..................... Sliding gear
Gearbox Type ..................... 8F/2R
Number of Forward Gears ..................... 8
Number of Reverse Gears ..................... 2
Clutch Type ..................... Dry disc
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 15.8 (25.5)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 7.3 (11.8)
| Wheels and Tires |
Wheel Drive System ..................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ..................... Front Steer
Steering System ..................... Power assist
Service Brake ..................... Mechanical drum
Front Tire Size ..................... 6.00x16
Rear Tire Size ..................... 13.6x28
| Hydraulic System |
Hydraulic System Type ..................... Open center
Implement Pump Type, gpm (Lpm) ..................... Gear
Implement Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) ..................... 4.4 (16.7)
Hydraulic Capacity, gal (L) ..................... 9.2 (34.8)
3-Point Hitch Category ..................... 2/1
Draft Sensing or Lift Control ..................... Position control
| Dimensions and Weight |
Wheelbase, in (mm) ..................... 76 (1930)
Overall Length, in (mm) ..................... 128 (3250)
Height (ROPS), in (mm) ..................... 87.5 (2220)
Overall Width, in (mm) ..................... 75.5 (1915)
Turning Radius, in (mm) ..................... 129.6 (3300)
Shipping Weight, lbs (kg) ..................... 4065 (1845)
| Loader Specifications |
Loader Model ..................... Massey Ferguson 232
Maximum Lift Height, in (mm) ..................... 106 (2700)
Clearance with Bucket Dumped, in (mm) ..................... 80 (2030)
Maximum Dump Angle, deg ..................... 42.5
Maximum Rollback Angle, deg ..................... 13
Reach at Maximum Lift Height, in (mm) ..................... 25.4 (640)
Reach with Bucket on Ground, in (mm) ..................... 63.4 (1610)
Lift Capacity to Full Height, lbs (kg) ..................... 1800 (815)
Breakout Force, lbs (kg) ..................... 2600 (1180)
Raising Time, sec ..................... 6.0
Lowering Time, sec ..................... 4.0
Bucket Dumping Time, sec ..................... 5.0
Bucket Rollback Time, sec ..................... 3.0
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