Compare/Massey Ferguson 1260 vs Massey Ferguson 1540

Massey Ferguson 1260 vs Massey Ferguson 1540

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1260 vs Massey Ferguson 1540

The Massey Ferguson 1260 and the Massey Ferguson 1540 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 40 hp. Massey Ferguson 1540 is the lighter machine (1,387 kg vs 1,451 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 1540 is the newer design (2005 vs 1992). 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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Rated power

40 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Massey FergusonReference

Manufacturer

IsekiReference

With 13.6-24 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 5% slower than forward.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

power assistReference

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Original price

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$20,651 (2009 hydrostatic )Reference

Engine

Engine (gross)

29.8 kWReference

29.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

28.3 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 86 mmReference

87 x 84 mmReference

Power (net)

28.3 kWReference

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Power (gross)

29.8 kWReference

29.9 kWReference

Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Compression

21.8:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Torque

118.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

6.5 LReference

6.7 LReference

Starter

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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31.0 LReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.43x3.31 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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PowerShuttleReference

Transmission Type

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Mechanical ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

23.6 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

25.0 LReference

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Type

synchro shuttleReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

25.0 LReference

91.4 ciReference

Pump flow

23.8 lpmReference

34.4 lpmReference

Total flow

36.3 lpmReference

57.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1300 kgReference

1270 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

240mm dry discReference

electro-hydraulicReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1925@2600Reference

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Mid PTO

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

1925Reference

2000Reference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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22.0 kWReference

Shuttle PTO (claimed)

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23.1 kWReference

Valves

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2 optionalReference

Steering flow

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22.7 lpmReference

Capacities

Fuel

29.9 LReference

40.1 LReference

Front axle

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7.5 LReference

Max capacity

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3000 kgReference

Fuel tank

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40.1 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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5 qtsReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

172 cmReference

177 cmReference

Weight

1451 kgReference

1387 kgReference

Front tire

8.00-16Reference

8-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-24Reference

12.4-24Reference

Ag front

8.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

13.6-24Reference

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Length

309 cmReference

307 cmReference

Width

142 cmReference

157 cmReference

Height

219 cmReference

221 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

177 cmReference

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Ground clearance

33 cmReference

35 cmReference

Front tread

112 cmReference

Rear tread

109 to 141 cmReference

118 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 8-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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LSW305 R343 LSW430Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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LSW610 R470 LSW430Reference

Industrial front

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25x8.5-14Reference

Industrial rear

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15x19.5Reference

Shipping

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1387 kgReference

Max front axle

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1799 kgReference

Max rear axle

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1799 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 1260 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

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Battery CCA

622Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

182 cmReference

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Massey Ferguson 1217 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Massey Ferguson 1217 BackhoeReference

Massey Ferguson 1580 BackhoeReference

Speeds

Massey Ferguson 1540 attachments

Massey Ferguson 1575 Backhoe

Digging depth

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254 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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322 cmReference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1886 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1179 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 1580 Backhoe

General

Make & Model

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IsekiReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post folding ROPSReference

Country of manufacturer

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JapanReference

Power

Max Power

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40.1 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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31 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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wet discReference

Steering type

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powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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14 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Remote Valves

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0 to 2 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

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4.9 gpm (9.1 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,270.1 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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222 cmReference

Overall Length

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307.3 cmReference

Overall Width

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157.5 cmReference

Overall weight

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1,387.1 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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118.9 cmReference

Front Wheel tread range

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112 cmReference

Operator station

Seat Suspension

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TrueReference

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.