Compare/Massey Ferguson 1840E vs Massey Ferguson 240

Massey Ferguson 1840E vs Massey Ferguson 240

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1840E vs Massey Ferguson 240

The Massey Ferguson 1840E and the Massey Ferguson 240 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 240 leads on rated power with 35 hp against 34 hp. Massey Ferguson 1840E is the lighter machine (1,305 kg vs 4,015 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 1840E is the newer design (2020 vs 1980). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 240 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 1840E if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Massey Ferguson

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Rated power

34 hp

35 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

Massey FergusonReference

liquid-cooledReference

Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Brakes

—

differential mechanical wet disc (late)Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

37.9 LReference

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Engine

29.4 kWReference

34.3 kWReference

Displacement

1.8 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

91 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Power

29.4 kWReference

34.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2000Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

—

21.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

dual dry elementReference

Pre-heating

—

block heater (optional)Reference

Coolant capacity

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9.8 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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25.9 kWReference

Max power

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21.4 kWReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,000Reference

Bore and stroke

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3.60x5.00 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission Type

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GearReference

forward and reverse options

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8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

25.0 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

23.5 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

sliding gearReference

Pump flow

28.8 lpmReference

36.0 lpmReference

Total flow

43.1 lpmReference

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Steering flow

14.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1000 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

724 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

live (two-stage clutch)Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

—

30.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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25.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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32.6 LReference

Capacity

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32.6 LReference

Valves

—

2Reference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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23.8 kWReference

Dimensions

Weight

1305 kgReference

4015 to 4585 poundsReference

Length

295 cmReference

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Width

133 cmReference

167 cmReference

Height

247 cmReference

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Ground clearance

27 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

—

193 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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195 cmReference

Front tire

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6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

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13.6-28 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 10.5/80-18. Rear: 14.9-24 (4WD)Reference

2WD Length

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316 cmReference

4WD Length

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322 cmReference

2WD Height (ROPS)

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220 cmReference

4WD Height (ROPS)

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218 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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24 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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26 cmReference

Front tread

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132 to 182 cmReference

Rear tread

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132 to 193 cmReference

2WD

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1821 kgReference

4WD

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2079 kgReference

2WD Operating

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1911 kgReference

Ballasted

—

2261 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 1840E attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Charging amps

—

32Reference

Capacities

Fuel

—

47.7 LReference

Massey Ferguson 240 attachments

240 Serial Numbers

1983

—

524172Reference

1984

—

552016Reference

1985

—

557882Reference

1986

—

862369Reference

1987

—

V01001Reference

1988

—

N01001Reference

1989

—

P01001Reference

1990

—

R01001Reference

1991

—

S01001Reference

1992

—

A01001Reference

1993

—

B01001Reference

1994

—

C01001Reference

1995

—

D01001Reference

1996

—

E01001Reference

1997

—

F01001Reference

1998

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G01001Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the lower right of the instrument panel.Reference

1986 (late)

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U01001Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

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7.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1734 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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Massey FergusonReference

Power

Rated Power

—

46 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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openReference

Remote Valves

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2Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category II/IReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

—

position and draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Width

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167.9 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Front Wheel tread range

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52 to 72 inchesReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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hydrostatic 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.