Compare/Massey Ferguson 1540 vs Massey Ferguson 415

Massey Ferguson 1540 vs Massey Ferguson 415

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1540 vs Massey Ferguson 415

The Massey Ferguson 1540 and the Massey Ferguson 415 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 4,475 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 415 holds more fuel (57.2 L vs 40.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 1540 is the newer design (2005 vs 2001). 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

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Manufacturer

IsekiReference

Massey FergusonReference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$20,651 (2009 hydrostatic )Reference

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Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

29.9 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 84 mmReference

91 x 127 mmReference

Power (gross)

29.9 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2250Reference

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

No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

2,250 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.43x3.31 inchesReference

3.60x5.00 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

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34.3 kWReference

Power

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34.3 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Torque

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181.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1350Reference

Engine torque at rated speed

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60.6 kgReference

Transmission

PowerShuttleReference

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Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission Type

Mechanical ShuttleReference

GearReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

2 WD | 4 WD (Optional)Reference

forward and reverse options

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Sliding Spur Gear : 8 F and 2 RReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydro PTO (claimed)

22.0 kWReference

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Shuttle PTO (claimed)

23.1 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

sliding spur gearReference

Valves

2 optionalReference

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Pump flow

34.4 lpmReference

17.0 lpmReference

Total flow

57.2 lpmReference

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Steering flow

22.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

IIReference

Control

position controlReference

draft, position, and response controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1270 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

independent (optional)Reference

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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29.6 kWReference

Pressure

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210.0 barReference

Engine RPM

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540@1900Reference

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

152.7 ciReference

Fuel tank

40.1 LReference

57.2 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

5 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

177 cmReference

199 cmReference

Weight

1387 kgReference

4475 to 4872 poundsReference

Front tire

8-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

14.9-24 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 12.5/80-18. Rear: 14.9-24 (4WD)Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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

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Lawn/turf front

LSW305 R343 LSW430Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

LSW610 R470 LSW430Reference

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Industrial front

25x8.5-14Reference

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Industrial rear

15x19.5Reference

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Length

307 cmReference

384 cmReference

Width

157 cmReference

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Height

221 cmReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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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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244 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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210 cmReference

2WD Shipping weight

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2029 kgReference

4WD Shipping weight

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2209 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

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Digging depth

254 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

322 cmReference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1886 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1179 kgReference

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Massey Ferguson 1580 Backhoe

General

Make & Model

IsekiReference

Massey FergusonReference

Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPSReference

Two-post ROPS optional with available canopy.Reference

Country of manufacturer

JapanReference

BrazilReference

Power

Max Power

40.1 hpReference

46 hpReference

Rated Power

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46 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

31 hpReference

39.7 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@1,900 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

Wet DiscReference

Steering type

powerReference

Hydrostatic PowerReference

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

Category IIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,270.1 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

draft, position, and response controlReference

Maximum operating pressure

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3,046 psiReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

222 cmReference

244.1 cmReference

Overall Length

307.3 cmReference

384 cmReference

Overall Width

157.5 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,387.1 kgReference

2,209.9 kgReference

Overall Height

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244.1 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

118.9 cmReference

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Front Wheel tread range

112 cmReference

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Rear Wheel Type

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14.9-24 (2WD) | 14.9-24 (4WD)Reference

Front Wheel Type

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6.00-16. (2WD) | 12.5/80-18. (4WD)Reference

Operator station

Seat Suspension

TrueReference

TRUEReference

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Open operator station.Reference

Variants

415

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utilityReference

415N

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narrowReference

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.