Compare/Massey Ferguson 230 vs Massey Ferguson 240

Massey Ferguson 230 vs Massey Ferguson 240

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 230 vs Massey Ferguson 240

The Massey Ferguson 230 and the Massey Ferguson 240 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 35 hp. Massey Ferguson 230 is the lighter machine (3,200 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 240 is the newer design (1980 vs 1976). 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

35 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

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

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

Steering

powerReference

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Engine

28.3 kWReference

34.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

21.1 kWReference

21.4 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 103 mmReference

91 x 127 mmReference

Power

28.3 kWReference

34.3 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

Compression

7.4:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

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Coolant capacity

9.9 LReference

9.8 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

25.6 kWReference

25.9 kWReference

Max power

21.1 kWReference

21.4 kWReference

Fuel Type

Option 1: Gasoline\\nOption 2: DieselReference

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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

3-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,000Reference

Bore and stroke

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

3.60x5.00 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Pre-heating

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block heater (optional)Reference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission Type

GearReference

forward and reverse options

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

25.4 kWReference

30.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

25.7 kWReference

25.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

30.3 LReference

32.6 LReference

Type

gearReference

sliding gearReference

Capacity

30.3 LReference

32.6 LReference

Pressure

206.8 barReference

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Pump flow

17.0 lpmReference

36.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

18.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

live (two-stage clutch)Reference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@1700Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

23.3 kWReference

23.8 kWReference

Valves

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2Reference

Capacities

Fuel

53.0 LReference

47.7 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

183 cmReference

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Weight

3200 to 4000 poundsReference

4015 to 4585 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

13.6-28 (2WD)Reference

Ag front

7.50-10Reference

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Ag rear

14.9-24Reference

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Length

294 cmReference

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Width

156 cmReference

167 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

147 cmReference

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Front tread

121 to 182 cmReference

132 to 182 cmReference

Rear tread

121 to 193 cmReference

132 to 193 cmReference

Gas Shipping

1451 kgReference

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Diesel Shipping

1564 kgReference

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Gas Operating

1741 kgReference

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Diesel Operating

1814 kgReference

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Ballasted

2317 kgReference

2261 kgReference

2WD Wheelbase

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193 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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195 cmReference

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

2WD

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1821 kgReference

4WD

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2079 kgReference

2WD Operating

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1911 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 230 attachments

230 Serial Numbers

1974

9A202190Reference

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1975

9A207681Reference

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1976

9A232539Reference

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1977

9A254045Reference

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1978

9A276935Reference

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1979

9A296946Reference

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1980

9A326169Reference

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1981

9A339343Reference

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1982

9A350584Reference

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1983

9A354679Reference

524172Reference

Location:

Below steering wheel on instrument panelReference

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

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

60Reference

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Battery size

60 AHReference

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Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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32Reference

Test results

Fuel use

11.0 l/hourReference

7.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

1686 kgReference

1734 kgReference

General

Make & Model

Massey FergusonReference

Country of manufacturer

Utility tractorReference

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Power

Rated Power

38 hpReference

46 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical drumReference

differential mechanical wet disc (late)Reference

Steering type

powerReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

openReference

Maximum operating pressure

3,000 psiReference

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Steering & Implements flow

5.0 gpm (4.5 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Category II/IReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position and draft controlReference

Remote Valves

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2Reference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

147.6 cmReference

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Overall Length

294.9 cmReference

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Overall Width

157 cmReference

167.9 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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

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Front Wheel tread range

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

52 to 72 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

Open operator station. ROPS and canopy optional.Reference

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Massey Ferguson 240 attachments

240 Serial Numbers

1984

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552016Reference

1985

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557882Reference

1986

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862369Reference

1987

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V01001Reference

1988

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N01001Reference

1989

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P01001Reference

1990

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R01001Reference

1991

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S01001Reference

1992

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A01001Reference

1993

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B01001Reference

1994

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C01001Reference

1995

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D01001Reference

1996

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E01001Reference

1997

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F01001Reference

1998

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G01001Reference

1986 (late)

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U01001Reference

Attachment overview

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.