Compare/Massey Ferguson 140 vs Massey Ferguson 245

Massey Ferguson 140 vs Massey Ferguson 245

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 140 vs Massey Ferguson 245

The Massey Ferguson 140 and the Massey Ferguson 245 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 43 hp. Massey Ferguson 140 is the lighter machine (1,450 kg vs 3,900 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 245 is the newer design (1976 vs 1966). 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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Massey Ferguson

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Massey Ferguson

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

43 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 2L used for pull test.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

38.6 LReference

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Engine

32.1 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Displacement

2.5 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

91 x 127 mmReference

86 x 103 mmReference

Power

32.1 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Compression

18.5:1Reference

7.4:1Reference

Rated RPM

2150Reference

2250Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

30.0 LReference

25.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.2 LReference

10.0 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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26.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

paper and felt elements with precleanerReference

Power at rated engine speed

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30.6 kWReference

Max power

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24.6 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

MultiPowerReference

Multi PowerReference

Type

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partial power shiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

19.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift

1031 kgReference

1415 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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PTO (claimed)

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32.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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32.0 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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25.0 LReference

Capacity

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25.0 LReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Engine RPM

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540@1683Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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25.5 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

182 cmReference

189 cmReference

Weight

1450 kgReference

3900 to 4050 poundsReference

Front tire

6x16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

11x28Reference

13.6-28Reference

Ag front

6x16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

11x28Reference

13.6-28Reference

Length

299 cmReference

321 cmReference

Width

162 cmReference

180 cmReference

Ground clearance

32 cmReference

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Height

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148 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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23 cmReference

Front tread

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121 to 203 cmReference

Rear tread

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142 to 193 cmReference

Gas Operating

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1769 kgReference

Diesel Operating

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1837 kgReference

Ballasted

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2789 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

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48.0 LReference

Massey Ferguson 245 attachments

245 Serial Numbers

1974

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9A202190Reference

1975

—

9A207681Reference

1976

—

9A232539Reference

1977

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9A254045Reference

1978

—

9A276935Reference

1979

—

9A296946Reference

1980

—

9A326169Reference

1981

—

9A339343Reference

1982

—

9A350584Reference

1983

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9A354679Reference

Location:

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Below instrument panelReference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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32Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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96Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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13.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1949 kgReference

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.