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Massey Ferguson 231

1989–199938 HPdieselfarm

A+

Excellent

Score: 80.7/100

Recalls

Found

Known Issues

2 high severity

Auction Records

No price data

Reliability

A+

81/100

Specifications

Engine Power38 HP

Engine (kW)28 kW

Fuel Typediesel

Transmissionsliding gear

Categoryfarm

Production Years1989–1999

Safety Recalls

92 found

Safety recall — Massey Ferguson MF5S125 (Japanese market, reference 1241430)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall. Declared production window: 2022–2024.

Safety recall — Massey Ferguson MF5S145 (Japanese market, reference 1241430)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall. Declared production window: 2022–2024.

Safety recall — Massey Ferguson MF5710-4F (Japanese market, reference 1240280)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the cooling system. Declared production window: 2021–2022.

Cooling systemJP

Safety recall — Massey Ferguson MF6713-4F (Japanese market, reference 1240280)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the cooling system. Declared production window: 2021–2022.

Cooling systemJP

Safety recall — Massey Ferguson MF6713-4C (Japanese market, reference 1240280)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the cooling system. Declared production window: 2021–2022.

Cooling systemJP

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Known Issues

5 reported

2 high3 low

PTO won't engage with engine running, grinding noise

high

PTO fails to engage while engine is running and produces grinding noise when attempting engagement. PTO engages normally when engine is off. Issue occurred after engine stalled while operating shredder with debris jam.

pto

PTO won't engage with engine running, grinding noise on engagement

high

PTO fails to engage while engine is running and produces grinding noise when attempting engagement. PTO engages normally when engine is off. Occurred after stalling engine while clearing debris from shredder.

pto

PTO not engaging

low

Hello, I hope I can find a direction to go with my tractor. I have a MF 231s. I was using the shredder in tall brush when I stalled down and the engine cut off. I disengaged the PTO and found a large log stuck in the shredder. I got the log out, but now the PTO won't engage while the engine is running, I just get grinding noise if I try to engage. If I engage the PTO when the engine is off it will engage. Any ideas what's wrong?

Engine

new to me mf 231s

low

I picked up a massy. it has an issue, the bush hog bucket is pain fully slow. it lifts heavy loads, but even empty it barely crawls it's way up. and curl and dump are the same way. any ideas would be very welcome.

Hydraulics

need mechanic help with 231 Massey

low

231 massey ferguson tractor.acted like it ran out of fuel but it has plenty . I broke the fuel line loose at the head . its getting fuel ? what else can it be ?

Fuel System

Market Value

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Hours Benchmark

Class: Compact (0–40 HP)

Low use150 /year

Typical300 /year

High use500 /year

Typical lifetime6,000 hours

Expected life15 years

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