Just acquired a 1999 Massey Ferguson 231S. So glad I found your videos - thank you so much for sharing them. It is definitely appreciated. I'll be changing the fluids & filters this weekend with you as my guide.
@BUTTEWORKS2 күн бұрын
Thank you for your comment, enjoy the MF, it is a great tractor.
@backyardcountrylivin1514 Жыл бұрын
I have a 1998 - 231. It has been a workhorse and I love it. Good luck with your repairs
@BUTTEWORKS Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I can see this tractor being a workhorse, I really like it, however previous owner has beat it big time. Need to overhaul steering control valve, steering box, at some point hydraulic pump, brakes and cables. Well maintained looks like a great ag tractor.
@kimmethyazzie2548 Жыл бұрын
I have a 231 that is awesome. It handles everything I throw at it. One day, I took out 91 trees in 12 hours with my 231. It's just the right size. It fits in my 16' flatbed and it is easy to care for. I'm glad I invested in a 231.
@BUTTEWORKS Жыл бұрын
I love mine too, although it was poorly maintained. I still have several issues to fix, next being the power steering control valve that is it leaking. Cabling, sensors and gauges next. Well taking care of it is a work horse.
@matthewturowski8281 Жыл бұрын
The 231's are great machines. I've had mine 13 years and its runs strong. Mine is a 95, but has square fenders. The later model years had round fenders like yours. Your can confirm your exact year by checking the serial number on the right side of the hood. My only complaint is the square fenders make getting on the platform somewhat of a challenge. Yours is in very good condition. The prior owner of mine let it out in the sun and the paint faded.
@BUTTEWORKS Жыл бұрын
Hi Matthew, thank you for your feedback. Mine looks good because the previous owner did a monkey shine rattle can job to get it looking good. Engine is solid everything else needs attention. More videos coming soon with more upgrades
@jozefurbanski70168 ай бұрын
Very nice tractor! He is very simple especially to repair it :)
@BUTTEWORKS8 ай бұрын
It sure is! Thank you for checking the video.
@jozefurbanski70168 ай бұрын
I am wating for more videos about this tractor! ;)
@BUTTEWORKS8 ай бұрын
@@jozefurbanski7016 Hopefully in a week I will another one coming out.
@jozefurbanski70168 ай бұрын
I forgeting to ask-is that paint colour on this tractor (brown) is a orginal painting from factory? We in Poland buy licenced of this tractors and our Ursus factory painting with that colour polish construction of tractors Ursus c330 and c360 3p so I wondering from where this painting was 🤔
@BUTTEWORKS8 ай бұрын
@@jozefurbanski7016 My tractor is an Ursus made in Poland. I guess they imported them to the US from Poland and put MF 231 stickers but the serial number plate say Ursus and all the writing in the tractor, like the draft and transport is in Polish. The engine is original brown color so I keep painting in brown.
@CC-fx4nn Жыл бұрын
I have a Massey 135 that is similar to your tractor. I found it is well worth the time to get ahold of the service and operations manuals if you do not have them. They really help me out when I have to work on the tractor.
@BUTTEWORKS Жыл бұрын
I ended up buying them, agree, a lot of information, specially in the workshop service manual.
@kenhawkins9 ай бұрын
enjoy your videos. They are giving me confidence to make my own repairs on my MF 240, very similar to your 231. I really want to see the re wire...mine looks as bad as yours! Nice work man.
@BUTTEWORKS9 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment. I have a couple of videos lined up about more repairs. Electrical will be the last. I'm glad you find them useful. Good luck with you 240.
@MrChevelle8311 ай бұрын
I have a 1998 MF231 these are great tractors!
@BUTTEWORKS11 ай бұрын
Yes they are!, super reliable.
@MrChevelle8311 ай бұрын
@@BUTTEWORKS thank ye for taking the time to demo the repairs you are going through! I and we owners appreciate that, these machines are like JD 4020 status but just smaller and more wide spread, they will be farming for another 20 plus years
@BUTTEWORKS11 ай бұрын
@@MrChevelle83 Agree as far as you can find parts for them they will keep running. thank you for your comment, it my pleasure making videos that help others.
@ambrosemackinnon831411 ай бұрын
Steering problem can be solved by replacing the bushings in the weel towers
@BUTTEWORKS11 ай бұрын
I will check them out. Thank you.
@ambrosemackinnon831411 ай бұрын
@@BUTTEWORKS ur welcome
@deus-sued-autark Жыл бұрын
Drive this fore long time
@user-kg4sb3hp7w Жыл бұрын
Are you going to show re-wire in detail? Thanks!
@BUTTEWORKS Жыл бұрын
Yes, I have some videos on the MF coming soon. Wiring is on the list
@travisricks3436 Жыл бұрын
Bleed the power steering. Add fluid to pump if needed. The pump is on the right side of engine, up front, if sitting in the seat. You can only use Dexron III Automatic Transmission Fluid or Universal Tractor Hydraulic/Transmission Fluid. I have a lot of info on the 231 if you have questions. I have owners, parts and service manuals.
@BUTTEWORKS Жыл бұрын
Thank you Travis for the info. I'm currently overhauling the hydraulic cylinders. I'm making a video about that too. Once I put them on if problem still persist I will look at the steering box. I'll take you offer for help. Very much appreciated.
@stasiek64208 ай бұрын
To jest ursus 2812 sprzedawany w USA przez agco pod marką mf
@BUTTEWORKS8 ай бұрын
Indeed is an Ursus. Mine actually has the serial number plate showing the brand Ursus and Made in Poland. Actually the draft and transport levers are in polish.
@stasiek64208 ай бұрын
@@BUTTEWORKS jak dobrze poszukasz to znajdziesz więcej polskich elementów np rozrusznik elmot , wskaźniki, pompa wtryskowa WSK itp . Szkoda , że nie jest to model wyżej czyli Ursus 3512(licencja mf255). Miałbyś wtedy lepsze hamulce tarczowe i zwolnice planetarne.
@stasiek64208 ай бұрын
@@BUTTEWORKS ursus 4512 był sprzedawany na przykład jako MF 261