| Production | |
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
| Utility tractor | |
| Original price | $13,000 (1999) |
| Massey Ferguson 231 Engine | |
| Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel | |
| Massey Ferguson 231 Transmission | |
| 8-speed sliding gear | |
| Massey Ferguson 231 Power | |
| Engine | 38 hp 28.3 kW |
| PTO (claimed) | 34 hp 25.4 kW |
| Mechanical | |
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Steering | power assist |
| Drum brakes | |
| Two-post folding ROPS. | |
| 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 PTO Type | 540 |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 76 inches 193 cm |
| Weight | 4,065 lbs 1843 kg |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 13.6-28 |
| Massey Ferguson 231 attachments | |
| front-end loader | |
| 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 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| References | |
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| Loaders - Compact and Agricultural published in 1989, by Massey Ferguson | |
| MF 200 Series published in 1994, by Massey Ferguson |
| Page information | |
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| Updated on June 9, 2022 |