MF 231..Why so inexpensive?

I have been reading EVERYTHING I can about small tractors and have noticed that the major brands are all very competitive in pricing for machines with similar specifications. (example, 25-30 HP machines from NH, JD, and Kubota)Machines in this class seem to be matched to 5' mowers and 5' box blades.

Then I notice that for substantially less money, I can get a brand new MF-231 (45HP diesel?), with a 6 foot mower and 6' box blade and 16 foot Tilt-Trailer for $14,800! This is being advertised at a dealer that is supposedly the biggest MF dealer in USA.

My question is propably obvious now. How can you purchase so much more power from MF for the same price than the other major brands? Is the MF231 inferior to a NH 29TD or Kubota 2400?

Thanks for any help. I am really pumped about getting my first tractor! I can't wait!

It has 187 hours, I have had to replace the temp gauge, one grease fitting,and the dim lights do not work. Other than that it has been very good.

The power steering works very good and the hydraulics are strong. It has a reliable Perkins engine thathas many years of proven performance.

If you have any questions e-mail me.

As for the pricing, it seems there are few thrills with these machines. Just solid engineering and "basic" workhorses. I can't wait to hook up do some real work!

The way I had it explained to me was that the 231 (The polish built machine) was actually a bit unique in many of its parts that the other 200 series tractors had in common. Although it's owners have been pleased with it, it has been discontinued and replaced with the 231S. When I asked one dealer what were the differences, he said the 231S was very close to the same machine as the 240. Not to be confused with the 241S, which is a new model too. The 241S seems to be the 231S with hydraulics and 2 more horsepower. Cost about a 1000.00 more here than the 231S.

Been wondering all day if I should call and change my order to the 241S!

If I am far off base, please let me know.