Ford
231
Farm tractor · 1975–1978 · 36 hp
Ford231
The Ford 231 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1975 to 1978. It features a Ford 2.6L 3-cyl diesel engine, and two-post steering. The transmission is a gear type with 6 forward and 2 reverse.
Engine
| Engine | Ford 2.6L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 158 ci (2.6 L) |
| Bore | 4.2 in (107 mm) |
| Stroke | 3.8 in (97 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 17.3 |
| Power Gross | 36.5 hp (27.2 kW) |
| Power Net | 34.3 hp (25.6 kW) |
| Torque Peak | 101 lb-ft (137 Nm) |
| Torque Peak | 1,400 RPM |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Oil Capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 11 qts (10.4 L) |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Rated | 2,000 RPM |
| Idle | 600-2275 RPM |
| Firing Order | 1-2-3 |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
| Oil Capacity | 12.2 qts (11.5 L) |
| Available Options | 6-speed gear, 8-speed |
PTO
| Rear Type | transmission |
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Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
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Dimensions
| Length | 126.5 in (321 cm) |
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| Width | 68.6 in (174 cm) |
| Height | 54.2 in (137 cm) |
| Height Rops | 80.7 in (204 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 75.8 in (192 cm) |
| Front Tread | 54 in (137 cm) |
| Rear Tread | 56 in (142 cm) |
Weight
| Weight | 3,530 lbs (1,601 kg) |
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Tires & Tracks
| Front Ag | 6.00x16 |
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| Rear Ag | 8.30x24 |
| Front Industrial | 6.00x16, 9.00x10 |
| Rear Industrial | 8.30x24, 18.4x16 |
Fuel
| Capacity | 13 gal (49.2 L) |
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Steering
| Type | two-post |
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Cab
| Cab | open operator station |
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