Massey Ferguson 231

1989–199938 HPdieselfarm
A+
Excellent
Score: 80.7/100
Recalls
15
Found
Known Issues
5
2 high severity
Auction Records
0
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

15 found
Japan MLIT 2019 - Massey Ferguson recall

MASSEY FERGUSON MF7718-4CVT MF7718-4D MASSEY FERGUSON SA (Japanese Importer :MSK Farm Machinery Corporation CEO Zenta Ishikawa) SUMMARY

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Japan MLIT 2020 - Massey Ferguson recall

24 MASSEY FERGUSON MF7718S-4D MASSEY FERGUSON (Japanese Importer :MSK Farm Machinery Corporation) SUMMARY

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Japan MLIT 2021 - Massey Ferguson recall

17 MASSEYFERGUSON MF5713SL MF5712SL MF5711SL MASSEY FERGUSON (Japanese Importer :MSK Farm Machinery CorporationCEO Saito Yoshiyuki) SUMMARY

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Japan MLIT 2022 - Massey Ferguson recall

MASSEY FERGUSON MF7726S-4V MF7726-4CVT MF7724S-4V MF7724-4CVT MF7722S-4V MF7722-4CVT MF7720S-4V MF7720-4CVT MF7718S-4V MF7718-4CVT MF6718SS-4V MF6718S-4V MF6716SS-4V MF6716S-4V MF6714SS-4V MF6714S-4V MF6713SS-4V MF6713S-4V MASSEY FERGUSON ( Japanese Importer :MSK Farm Machinery Corporation) SUMMARY

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Japan MLIT 2019 - Massey Ferguson recall

8 MASSEY FERGUSON F716VARIO T4 F718VARIO T4 F720VARIO T4 F724VARIO T4 MASSEY FERGUSON SA (Japanese Importer :MSK Farm Machinery Corporation CEO Zenta Ishikawa) SUMMARY

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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

No auction data available for this model.

Hours Benchmark

Class: Compact (040 HP)
Low use150 /year
Typical300 /year
High use500 /year
Typical lifetime6,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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