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Massey Ferguson 1040 vs Massey Ferguson 1230
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1040 vs Massey Ferguson 1230
The Massey Ferguson 1040 and the Massey Ferguson 1230 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 27 hp. Massey Ferguson 1230 is the lighter machine (1,719 kg vs 3,350 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 1230 is the newer design (1993 vs 1984). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
27 hp
27 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Manufacturer
ToyoshaReference
IsekiReference
liquid-cooledReference
Optional additional creeper range for the standard 9-speed transmission.Reference
Steering
powerReference
power assistReference
Final drives
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spur gearReference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
29.9 LReference
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Engine
23.9 kWReference
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Displacement
2.0 LReference
1.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
92 x 100 mmReference
85 x 84 mmReference
Power
23.9 kWReference
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Fuel system
direct injectionReference
indirect injectionReference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2500Reference
Firing order
1-3-2Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
44.0 LReference
12.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
8.0 LReference
7.1 LReference
Engine (gross)
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20.1 kWReference
Engine (net)
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18.6 kWReference
Power (net)
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18.6 kWReference
Power (gross)
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20.1 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Pre-heating
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glow plugsReference
Compression
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21.5:1Reference
Idle RPM
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950-2750Reference
Torque
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79.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1800Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 3 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
2WD Gear Shipping
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779 kgReference
4WD Gear Shipping
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860 kgReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
20.1 kWReference
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Type
gearReference
creeperReference
Pump flow
24.6 lpmReference
22.7 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift (at ends)
784 kgReference
899 kgReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Front PTO
independent (optional)Reference
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Clutch
240mm dry discReference
215mm dry discReference
Gear PTO (claimed)
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16.0 kWReference
Hydro PTO (claimed)
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14.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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12.1 LReference
Capacity
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12.1 LReference
Pressure
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146.9 barReference
Valves
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1 or 2Reference
Total flow
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32.2 lpmReference
Steering flow
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9.5 lpmReference
Control
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position controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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600 kgReference
Engine RPM
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2000@2500Reference
Mid PTO
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liveReference
Mid PTO Type
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2000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
177 cmReference
164 cmReference
Weight
3350 to 3675 poundsReference
1719 to 1962 poundsReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
5.00-15Reference
Rear tire
13.6x24 (2WD)Reference
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Standard tires (ag)
Front: 8.00x16. Rear: 13.6x24 (4WD)Reference
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Ag rear
13.6-24Reference
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Lawn/turf front
27x8.50-15Reference
24x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18.4x16.1Reference
315x80D-16Reference
Length
292 cmReference
295 cmReference
Width
148 cmReference
140 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
153 cmReference
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Shipping weight
1666 kgReference
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2WD Rear tire
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12.4-16Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 12.4-16Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 6.00-14. Rear: 12.4-16Reference
Height (ROPS)
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200 cmReference
Height (Folded ROPS)
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159 cmReference
Ground clearance
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30 cmReference
2WD Front tread
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91 to 101 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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96 cmReference
Rear tread
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109 cmReference
2WD Hydro Shipping
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810 kgReference
4WD Hydro Shipping
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889 kgReference
Massey Ferguson 1040 attachments
1040 Serial Number Location
1040 Serial Numbers
1984
40101 (4WD)Reference
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1985
40351 (4WD)Reference
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1986
40562 (4WD)Reference
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1987
40773 (4WD)Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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40Reference
Battery CCA
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582Reference
Attachment overview
72" Mower deck
Cutting width
182 cmReference
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Massey Ferguson 1017 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Massey Ferguson 1017 BackhoeReference
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Variants
TF223
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similar Iseki modelReference
Capacities
Fuel
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22.7 LReference
2WD Max capacity
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1701 kgReference
4WD Max capacity
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1876 kgReference
Massey Ferguson 1230 attachments
1230 Serial Numbers
1993
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B30101Reference
1994
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C30101Reference
1995
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D30101Reference
1996
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E30101Reference
1997
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FC0101Reference
1998
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BD01001Reference
1999
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HD01001Reference
2000
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JD01001Reference
2001
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KD01001Reference
Location:
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Serial number decal on the right side of the tractor, just ahead and below the seat.Reference
Speeds
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.