Compare/Massey Ferguson 1E.40 vs Massey Ferguson 230

Massey Ferguson 1E.40 vs Massey Ferguson 230

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1E.40 vs Massey Ferguson 230

The Massey Ferguson 1E.40 and the Massey Ferguson 230 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 230 leads on rated power with 35 hp against 34 hp. Massey Ferguson 1E.40 is the lighter machine (2,888 kg vs 3,200 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 1E.40 is the newer design (2025 vs 1976). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 230 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 1E.40 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

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

Gasoline 6-speed 2WDJune 1 - 10, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1215 fileReference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

37.9 LReference

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Engine

29.4 kWReference

28.3 kWReference

Displacement

1.8 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

86 x 103 mmReference

Emission control

EGR, DOC and DPFReference

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Power

29.4 kWReference

28.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2000Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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21.1 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

—

dual dry elementReference

Compression

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7.4:1Reference

Oil capacity

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4.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

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9.9 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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25.6 kWReference

Max power

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21.1 kWReference

Fuel Type

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Option 1: Gasoline\\nOption 2: DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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Option 1: 3-cylinder\\nOption 2: 4-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,000Reference

Bore and stroke

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Option 1: 3.60x5.00 inches\\nOption 2: 3.375x4.062 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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Option 1: 18.5:1\\nOption 2: 7.4:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gear Weight

1309 kgReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Transmission Type

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GearReference

forward and reverse options

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6 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

gearReference

Pump flow

28.8 lpmReference

17.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

14.4 lpmReference

18.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1000 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

724 kgReference

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Gear Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Hydro Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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25.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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25.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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30.3 LReference

Capacity

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30.3 LReference

Pressure

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206.8 barReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Engine RPM

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540@1700Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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23.3 kWReference

Dimensions

Weight

2888 to 2943 poundsReference

3200 to 4000 poundsReference

Length

295 cmReference

294 cmReference

Width

133 cmReference

156 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

247 cmReference

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Hydro Weight

1334 kgReference

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Ground clearance

27 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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183 cmReference

Front tire

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6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

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12.4-28Reference

Ag front

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7.50-10Reference

Ag rear

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14.9-24Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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147 cmReference

Front tread

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121 to 182 cmReference

Rear tread

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121 to 193 cmReference

Gas Shipping

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1451 kgReference

Diesel Shipping

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1564 kgReference

Gas Operating

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1741 kgReference

Diesel Operating

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1814 kgReference

Ballasted

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2317 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 1E.40 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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60Reference

Battery size

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60 AHReference

Attachment overview

Massey Ferguson BH3222 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Massey Ferguson BH3222 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

215 cmReference

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Bucket width

40 cmReference

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Digging depth

220 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

322 cmReference

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Loading height

187 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1460 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

954 kgReference

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Capacities

Fuel

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53.0 LReference

Massey Ferguson 230 attachments

230 Serial Numbers

1974

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9A202190Reference

1975

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9A207681Reference

1976

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9A232539Reference

1977

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9A254045Reference

1978

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9A276935Reference

1979

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9A296946Reference

1980

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9A326169Reference

1981

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9A339343Reference

1982

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9A350584Reference

1983

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9A354679Reference

Location:

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Below steering wheel on instrument panelReference

Test results

Fuel use

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11.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1686 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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Massey FergusonReference

Country of manufacturer

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Utility tractorReference

Power

Rated Power

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38 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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mechanical drumReference

Steering type

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powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

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3,000 psiReference

Steering & Implements flow

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5.0 gpm (4.5 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position and draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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147.6 cmReference

Overall Length

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294.9 cmReference

Overall Width

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157 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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12.4-28, 12.4-24, 13.6-28, 14.9-24 inchReference

Front Wheel tread range

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Option 1: 6.00-16, 5.50-16, 7.50-10\\nOption 2: 48 to 72 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Open operator station. ROPS and canopy optional.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.