Compare/Massey Ferguson 148 vs Massey Ferguson 1540

Massey Ferguson 148 vs Massey Ferguson 1540

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 148 vs Massey Ferguson 1540

The Massey Ferguson 148 and the Massey Ferguson 1540 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 1540 leads on rated power with 40 hp against 39 hp. Massey Ferguson 1540 is the lighter machine (1,387 kg vs 1,784 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 1972). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 1540 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 148 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

39 hp

40 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

IsekiReference

Distributor

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Massey FergusonReference

Original price

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$20,651 (2009 hydrostatic )Reference

Engine

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

36.5 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

91 x 127 mmReference

87 x 84 mmReference

Power

36.5 kWReference

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Compression

16.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2250Reference

2600Reference

Torque

177.5 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

28.2 LReference

31.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.2 LReference

6.7 LReference

Engine (gross)

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29.9 kWReference

Power (gross)

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29.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Starter

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electricReference

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

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry plateReference

electro-hydraulicReference

Transmission

Multi-PowerReference

PowerShuttleReference

Transmission Type

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Mechanical ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

28.7 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

28.4 LReference

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Capacity

28.4 LReference

91.4 ciReference

Total flow

42.8 lpmReference

57.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IReference

Rear lift

1449 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independent (with Multi-Power)Reference

independentReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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22.0 kWReference

Shuttle PTO (claimed)

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23.1 kWReference

Type

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hydrostaticReference

Valves

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2 optionalReference

Pump flow

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34.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

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22.7 lpmReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1270 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

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540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Capacities

Fuel

47.7 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

204 cmReference

177 cmReference

Weight

1784 kgReference

1387 kgReference

Front tire

6x19Reference

8-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4/11x32Reference

12.4-24Reference

Ag front

6x16Reference

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Ag rear

13.6/12x28Reference

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Length

326 cmReference

307 cmReference

Width

162 cmReference

157 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

144 cmReference

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Ground clearance

27 cmReference

35 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

Height

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221 cmReference

Front tread

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112 cmReference

Rear tread

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118 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 1540 attachments

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Attachment overview

Massey Ferguson 1575 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Massey Ferguson 1580 BackhoeReference

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

—

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.