Compare/Massey Ferguson 1540 vs Massey Ferguson 415N

Massey Ferguson 1540 vs Massey Ferguson 415N

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1540 vs Massey Ferguson 415N

The Massey Ferguson 1540 and the Massey Ferguson 415N 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 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

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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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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

Transmission

PowerShuttleReference

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Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 2 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

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

Hydraulic system

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42.0 LReference

Pressure

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210.0 barReference

Engine RPM

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540@1900Reference

Capacities

Fuel

40.1 LReference

57.2 LReference

Front axle

7.5 LReference

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Max capacity

3000 kgReference

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Capacity

91.4 ciReference

42.0 LReference

Fuel tank

40.1 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

5 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

177 cmReference

200 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

346 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

132 to 139 cmReference

Rear tread

118 cmReference

119 cmReference

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 (steering wheel)

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156 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

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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55Reference

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

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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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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.