Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 231S

The Massey Ferguson 231S is a utility tractor produced from 1999 to 2003 as part of the 200 One Series. Built in Istanbul, Turkey, it features a Perkins 2.7L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine delivering 45 hp (33.6 kW) with a PTO power of 42 hp (31.3 kW). The tractor has an 8-speed sliding gear transmission with 2 reverse gears and two-wheel drive with power assist steering. It includes a two-post folding ROPS with an optional canopy. Fuel capacity is 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) and hydraulic system capacity is 9.2 gallons (34.8 L) with a pump flow of 4.4 gpm (16.7 lpm). The rear hitch is category II/I and the live rear PTO operates at 540 rpm with a two-stage clutch. Dimensions include a 74.4 inch (188 cm) wheelbase, weight of 4120 lbs (1868 kg), and tire sizes 6.00-16 front and 13.6-28 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include the 232 Loader with a lift capacity of 2400 lbs (1088 kg) and breakout forces up to 3400 lbs (1542 kg).
Power38 hp
Founded1989 - 1999
Model231S

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 231S

Power
Engine power45 hp (33.6 kW)
PTO (claimed)42 hp (31.3 kW)
Engine
Typediesel
ModelPerkins 903.27
Power45 hp (33.6 kW)
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders3-cylinder
Rated RPM2250
Bore/Stroke3.74x5.00 inches (95 x 127 mm)
Displacement165 ci (2.7 L)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity11.2 qts (10.6 L)
Capacity
Fuel12.7 gal (48.1 L)
Hydraulic system9.2 gal (34.8 L)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Hydraulics
Capacity9.2 gal (34.8 L)
Pump flow4.4 gpm (16.7 lpm)
Mechanical
ROPSTwo-post folding ROPS. Canopy optional.
DriveTwo-wheel drive
Steeringpower assist
Production
Series200 One Series
Built inIstanbul, Turkey
CategoryUtility tractor
Original price$14,000 in 2004
Years produced1999 - 2003
Attachments
Dump time1.9s
Dump angle42°
Lower time2.3s
Raise time3.5s
Bucket width72 inches (182 cm)
Lift capacity2400 lbs lift (full at 800mm) (1088 kg)
Rollback time1.2s
Reach (dumped)25 inches (63 cm)
Reach (ground)63 inches (160 cm)
Rollback angle13°
Height (at pin)106 inches (269 cm)
Front-end loader232 Loader
Clearance (dumped)80 inches (203 cm)
Breakout force (at pin)3000 lbs (1360 kg)
Breakout force (at 800mm)3400 lbs (1542 kg)
Transmission
Typesliding gear
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII/I
Serial Numbers
1999H01001
2000J01001
2001K01001
2002L01001
2003M01001
Dimensions & Tires
Weight4120 lbs (1868 kg)
Rear tire13.6-28
Wheelbase74.4 inches (188 cm)
Front tire6.00-16
Rear tread52 to 76 inches (132 to 193 cm)
Front tread48 to 72 inches (121 to 182 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOlive (two-stage clutch)
Rear PTO Type540