Compare/Massey Ferguson 1540 vs Massey Ferguson 2855M

Massey Ferguson 1540 vs Massey Ferguson 2855M

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1540 vs Massey Ferguson 2855M

The Massey Ferguson 1540 and the Massey Ferguson 2855M 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 4,035 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 2855M holds more fuel (53.0 L vs 40.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 2855M is the newer design (2020 vs 2005). 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

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Rated power

40 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Massey FergusonReference

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Manufacturer

IsekiReference

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Four synchronized gears in three ranges with power shuttle.Reference

Original price

$20,651 (2009 hydrostatic )Reference

$40,930 (2020 Cab )Reference

Engine

Engine (gross)

29.9 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 84 mmReference

87 x 102 mmReference

Power (gross)

29.9 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

31.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

6.7 LReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

3.43x3.31 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine

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40.0 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Power

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40.0 kWReference

Fuel system

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common rail direct injectionReference

Transmission

PowerShuttleReference

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Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

Mechanical ShuttleReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydro PTO (claimed)

22.0 kWReference

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Shuttle PTO (claimed)

23.1 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

power shuttleReference

Valves

2 optionalReference

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Pump flow

34.4 lpmReference

47.7 lpmReference

Total flow

57.2 lpmReference

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Steering flow

22.7 lpmReference

26.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1270 kgReference

1579 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulicReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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29.8 kWReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1399 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

40.1 LReference

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Front axle

7.5 LReference

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Max capacity

3000 kgReference

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Capacity

91.4 ciReference

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Fuel tank

40.1 LReference

53.0 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

5 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

177 cmReference

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Weight

1387 kgReference

4035 to 4420 poundsReference

Front tire

8-16Reference

9.5-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

13.6-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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

Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 16.9-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

LSW305 R343 LSW430Reference

27x10.50-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

LSW610 R470 LSW430Reference

44x18.00-20Reference

Industrial front

25x8.5-14Reference

10-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

15x19.5Reference

17.5L-24Reference

Length

307 cmReference

336 cmReference

Width

157 cmReference

178 cmReference

Height

221 cmReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

Front tread

112 cmReference

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Rear tread

118 cmReference

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Shipping

1387 kgReference

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Max front axle

1799 kgReference

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Max rear axle

1799 kgReference

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Height (ROPS)

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260 cmReference

Height (cab)

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235 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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1830 kgReference

Cab Weight

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2004 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 1540 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Massey Ferguson 1575 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Massey Ferguson 1580 BackhoeReference

Massey Ferguson CB85 BackhoeReference

Digging depth

254 cmReference

Reach from pivot

322 cmReference

330 cmReference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

175°Reference

Bucket force

1886 kgReference

1847 kgReference

Dipperstick force

1179 kgReference

1188 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 1580 Backhoe

General

Make & Model

IsekiReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPSReference

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Country of manufacturer

JapanReference

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Power

Max Power

40.1 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

31 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

14 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

0 to 2 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

4.9 gpm (9.1 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,270.1 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

222 cmReference

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Overall Length

307.3 cmReference

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Overall Width

157.5 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,387.1 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

118.9 cmReference

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Front Wheel tread range

112 cmReference

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Operator station

Seat Suspension

TrueReference

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Massey Ferguson 2855M attachments

Massey Ferguson CB85 Backhoe

Transport height

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220 cmReference

Loading height

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193 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

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.