Compare/Massey Ferguson 2205 vs Massey Ferguson 40E

Massey Ferguson 2205 vs Massey Ferguson 40E

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 2205 vs Massey Ferguson 40E

The Massey Ferguson 2205 and the Massey Ferguson 40E are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 2205 leads on rated power with 46 hp against 45 hp. Massey Ferguson 2205 is the lighter machine (1,884 kg vs 4,500 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 2205 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 40E if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

46 hp

45 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

With 13-24 rear tires.Reference

With 21.5L-16.1 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

optionalReference

mechanical rearReference

Final drives

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outboard planetaryReference

Variants

2203

manual transmissionReference

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2205

shuttle transmissionReference

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Engine

33.9 kWReference

43.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 127 mmReference

91 x 127 mmReference

Power

33.9 kWReference

43.3 kWReference

Compression

18.5:1Reference

15.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2250Reference

Torque

164.3 NmReference

210.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

1360Reference

1500Reference

Fuel tank

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48.1 LReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil capacity

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53.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

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10.2 LReference

Transmission

Type

torque converter with shuttleReference

gearReference

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

172.4 barReference

189.6 barReference

Total flow

15.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

IIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1292 kgReference

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PTO (claimed)

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33.2 kWReference

Pump flow

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36.0 lpmReference

Control

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position and drive controlReference

Rear lift

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2399 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

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1000@1900Reference

Dimensions

Weight

1884 kgReference

4500 to 9576 poundsReference

Front tire

7.5x16Reference

7.5/8x16Reference

Rear tire

13x24Reference

14.9x24Reference

Industrial front

7.5x16Reference

11x15Reference

Industrial rear

13x24Reference

21.5x16.1Reference

Length

297 cmReference

320 cmReference

Width

182 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

139 cmReference

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Front tread

132 cmReference

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Rear tread

142 to 172 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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191 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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11L-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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14.9-24Reference

Ground clearance

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23 cmReference

Max front axle

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2268 kgReference

Max rear axle

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4536 kgReference

Steering wheel

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131 cmReference

Speeds

Massey Ferguson 40E attachments

40E Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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45Reference

Battery CCA

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550Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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96Reference

Attachment overview

Bradco 9HD Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Bradco 11HD BackhoeReference

Transport height

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270 cmReference

Digging depth

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355 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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335 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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439 cmReference

Loading height

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223 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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2480 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1635 kgReference

Bradco 11HD Backhoe

Massey Ferguson 40E Height

ROPS

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225 cmReference

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.