Compare/Massey Ferguson 1440 vs Massey Ferguson 1540

Massey Ferguson 1440 vs Massey Ferguson 1540

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1440 vs Massey Ferguson 1540

The Massey Ferguson 1440 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 1440 is the lighter machine (1,361 kg vs 1,387 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 1540 holds more fuel (40.1 L vs 29.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 1540 is the newer design (2005 vs 2002). 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

The 8-speed shuttle was used on the 1440V.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

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$20,651 (2009 hydrostatic )Reference

Variants

1440V

value modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

29.9 LReference

40.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

29.9 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

Emissions

Tier 2Reference

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Power (gross)

29.9 kWReference

Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Bore/Stroke

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87 x 84 mmReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Starter

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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31.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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6.7 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

PowerShuttleReference

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

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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Type

hydrostaticReference

Pressure

146.9 barReference

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Pump flow

29.1 lpmReference

34.4 lpmReference

Total flow

46.2 lpmReference

57.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

17.0 lpmReference

22.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position and response control, draft control optionalReference

position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1250 kgReference

1270 kgReference

Rear Arms

telescopic link ends (deluxe)Reference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discReference

electro-hydraulicReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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

Dimensions

Wheelbase

173 cmReference

177 cmReference

Weight

1361 kgReference

1387 kgReference

Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

12.4-24Reference

Ag rear

14.9-24Reference

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Length

308 cmReference

307 cmReference

Width

152 cmReference

157 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

222 cmReference

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Height (Folded ROPS)

180 cmReference

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Front tread

115 to 0 cmReference

112 cmReference

Rear tread

113 to 144 cmReference

118 cmReference

Front tire

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8-16Reference

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

Height

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221 cmReference

Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

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 1440 attachments

1440 Serial Numbers

2002

LH0001Reference

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2003

MH0001Reference

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2004

NH0001Reference

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2005

P0001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Attachment overview

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

182 cmReference

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Overall width

228 cmReference

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Cut height

5 to 10 cmReference

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Cut positions

5Reference

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Massey Ferguson 1475 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Massey Ferguson 1480 BackhoeReference

Massey Ferguson 1580 BackhoeReference

Digging depth

254 cmReference

Reach from pivot

322 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

165°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

Bucket force

1886 kgReference

Dipperstick force

1179 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 1480 Backhoe

Capacities

Fuel

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40.1 LReference

Front axle

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7.5 LReference

Max capacity

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3000 kgReference

Capacity

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91.4 ciReference

Crankcase oil volume

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5 qtsReference

Massey Ferguson 1540 attachments

Massey Ferguson 1575 Backhoe

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.