Fiat-Hesston 420 vs Massey Ferguson 231S

Side-by-side specs comparison

Fiat-Hesston 420

Fiat-Hesston 420

45 HP · 1978

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Massey Ferguson 231S

Massey Ferguson 231S

45 HP · 1999–2003

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Fiat-Hesston 420 and the Massey Ferguson 231S deliver the same power: 45 HP.
  • The Massey Ferguson 231S is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1978 for the Fiat-Hesston 420.
  • The Massey Ferguson 231S is heavier: 1868 kg versus 1778 kg for the Fiat-Hesston 420.

Full specs comparison

Fiat-Hesston 420Massey Ferguson 231S
Power45 HP45 HP
Production years19781999–2003
FuelDieselDiesel
Cylinders33
Displacement2.3 L2.7 L
Weight1 778 kg1 868 kg
Drive2WD or 4WD2WD
TransmissionGear
Gears (fwd/rev)8 / 2
Wheelbase188 cm

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Fiat-Hesston 420 or the Massey Ferguson 231S?

The Fiat-Hesston 420 and the Massey Ferguson 231S deliver the same power: 45 HP.

Which is more recent, the Fiat-Hesston 420 or the Massey Ferguson 231S?

The Massey Ferguson 231S is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1978 for the Fiat-Hesston 420.

Which is heavier, the Fiat-Hesston 420 or the Massey Ferguson 231S?

The Massey Ferguson 231S is heavier: 1868 kg versus 1778 kg for the Fiat-Hesston 420.

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