Compare/Massey Ferguson 1M.40 vs Unimog 30

Massey Ferguson 1M.40 vs Unimog 30

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1M.40 vs Unimog 30

The Massey Ferguson 1M.40 and the Unimog 30 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 30 hp. Unimog 30 is the lighter machine (2,222 kg vs 3,472 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Unimog 30 holds more fuel (41.2 L vs 40.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 1M.40 is the newer design (2025 vs 1956). 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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Fit & specs

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Unimog

Fit score

Clear

Rated power

30 hp

Confidence

98%

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

Unimog (a part of Mercedes-Benz)Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 1C used for pull test.Reference

Drive

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4x4 4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

40.1 LReference

41.2 LReference

Engine

29.4 kWReference

22.4 kWReference

Displacement

1.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

75 x 100 mmReference

Emission control

EGR, DOC and DPFReference

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Power

29.4 kWReference

22.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2550Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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18.7 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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21.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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19:1Reference

Oil capacity

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6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

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13.1 LReference

Belt power (max)

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21.2 kWReference

Max power

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18.7 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

22.4 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

20.8 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

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Pump flow

47.7 lpmReference

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Steering flow

26.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1270 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1149 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Dimensions

Weight

3472 to 3858 poundsReference

2222 kgReference

Length

309 cmReference

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Width

171 cmReference

15 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

251 cmReference

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Height (cab)

231 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1574 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1749 kgReference

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Ground clearance

36 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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171 cmReference

Front tire

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7.50x18Reference

Rear tire

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7.50x18Reference

Ag front

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7.50x18Reference

Ag rear

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7.50x18Reference

Height

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205 cmReference

Operating weight

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2222 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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3052 kgReference

Front tread

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128 to 149 cmReference

Rear tread

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128 to 149 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 1M.40 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

Massey Ferguson CB75 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Massey Ferguson CB75 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

193 cmReference

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Bucket width

60 cmReference

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Digging depth

233 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

304 cmReference

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Loading height

177 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

174°Reference

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Swing Arc

175°Reference

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Bucket force

1397 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

914 kgReference

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Capacities

Diameter

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31 cmReference

RPM

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1080Reference

Speed

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1066.80 meters/minReference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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8.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2180 kgReference

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.