I have a 231S with a Koyker 210 FEL with the large(2.5") cylinders and have a difficult time with the hydraulics operating the thing with any speed. Also, I can't pick up the front end of the tractor with the FEL. Do I have a problem with the hydraulic system or is the FEL to large and heavy for the 231? BTW the bucket is 72".
MF 231S
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JerryG
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That is a pretty large loader. It is larger than I would want if it was my tractor. The larger the cylinders the slower that it will go up. That loader is a recommended loader for the 231. They show that you can use a model 160 with 1.75" cylinders, a model 160 with 2" cylinders, a model 210 with 2" cylinders or a 210 with 2.5" cylinders. I think that the 2" cylinders would have worked better for your tractor. The 231s does have some type of optional higher flow pump. I don't know if it replaces the existing pump or if it is added in addition to the standard pump.
JerryG
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Another thing the 210 with the 2.5" cylinders is rated for 15 gpm of hydraulic flow. The 210 with 2" cylinders is rated for 10 gpm.