Compare/Massey Ferguson 1740 vs Massey Ferguson 65

Massey Ferguson 1740 vs Massey Ferguson 65

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1740 vs Massey Ferguson 65

The Massey Ferguson 1740 and the Massey Ferguson 65 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 38 hp. Massey Ferguson 1740 is the lighter machine (3,369 kg vs 4,185 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 65 holds more fuel (64.4 L vs 40.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 1740 is the newer design (2013 vs 1958). 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

38 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

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Manufacturer

IsekiReference

Massey FergusonReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Factories

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Detroit, Michigan, USAReference

Steering

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powerReference

Variants

TG6405

similar Iseki modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

40.1 LReference

64.4 LReference

Engine (gross)

28.3 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

3.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 84 mmReference

89 x 127 mmReference

Power (gross)

28.3 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2000Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

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40.6 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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24.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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32.8 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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32.8 kWReference

Power

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40.6 kWReference

Compression

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8:1Reference

Torque

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219.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1250Reference

Coolant capacity

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8.5 LReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.305 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.305 mmReference

Oil capacity

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30.0 LReference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Belt power (max)

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32.8 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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38.0 kWReference

Max power

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32.8 kWReference

Fuel Type

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Option 1: LPG\\nOption 2: Gasoline\\nOption 3: DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,000Reference

Engine torque at rated speed

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73.5 kgReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission

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Multi-PowerReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Transmission Type

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PowershiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

hydrostaticReference

two-range power shiftReference

Pump flow

74.2 lpmReference

18.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift

1270 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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PTO (claimed)

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30.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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38.0 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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30.3 LReference

Capacity

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30.3 LReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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31.8 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

177 cmReference

213 cmReference

Weight

3369 to 3704 poundsReference

4185 to 4511 poundsReference

Front tire

8.00-16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-24Reference

11-38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.00-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

212x80D15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

355x80D20Reference

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Length

347 cmReference

337 cmReference

Width

144 cmReference

182 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

219 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1528 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1680 kgReference

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Ground clearance

30 cmReference

51 cmReference

Ag front

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7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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13-28Reference

Height

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159 cmReference

Front tread

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121 to 203 cmReference

Rear tread

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132 to 223 cmReference

Gas Operating

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1898 kgReference

Diesel Operating

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2046 kgReference

Ballasted

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4207 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Charging amps

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12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery options

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2Reference

Capacities

Gas Fuel

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50.0 LReference

Diesel Fuel

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64.3 LReference

Rear axle

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0.9 LReference

Massey Ferguson 65 attachments

65 Serial Number Location

65 Serial Numbers

1957

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650001 (USA)Reference

1958

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500001 (UK)Reference

1959

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510451 (UK)Reference

1960

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520569 (UK)Reference

1961

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533180 (UK)Reference

1962

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551733 (UK)Reference

1963

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572325 (UK)Reference

1964

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593028 (UK)Reference

1965

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710788 (USA)Reference

Final

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614024 (UK)Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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14.8 l/hourReference

Fuel use

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12.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3188 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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Massey FergusonReference

Power

Rated Power

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54.5 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,500 psiReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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144.8 cmReference

Overall Length

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337.8 cmReference

Overall Width

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182.9 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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11-38, 12-28, 12-38, 13-28 inchReference

Front Wheel tread range

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Option 1: 5.50-16, 6.00-16, 7.50-16\\nOption 2: 48 to 80 inchesReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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manual, powerReference

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.