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Massey Ferguson 240S vs Massey Ferguson 250
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 240S vs Massey Ferguson 250
The Massey Ferguson 240S and the Massey Ferguson 250 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 41 hp. Massey Ferguson 240S is the lighter machine (1,846 kg vs 2,079 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 240S is the newer design (1996 vs 1983). 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
41 hp
41 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Original price
$17300Reference
$15,800 (1986)Reference
Steering
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power assistReference
Engine
liquid-cooledReference
With 13.6x28 rear tires.Reference
Engine
34.3 kWReference
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Displacement
2.5 LReference
2.5 LReference
Power
34.3 kWReference
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Coolant capacity
10.2 LReference
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Fuel tank
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48.1 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
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25.9 kWReference
Bore/Stroke
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91 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
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dual dry elementReference
Pre-heating
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block heater (optional)Reference
Compression
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18.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
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2250Reference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
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30.5 kWReference
Max power
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25.9 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
30.6 kWReference
29.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
32.2 LReference
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Capacity
32.2 LReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift
1499 kgReference
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Rear PTO
liveReference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
PTO (tested)
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30.5 kWReference
Type
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openReference
Valves
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1 to 3Reference
Total flow
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53.0 lpmReference
Power at rated PTO speed
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27.5 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
48.1 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
194 cmReference
189 cmReference
Weight
1846 kgReference
2079 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
6.50-16Reference
Rear tire
13.6-28Reference
13.6-28Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
6.50-16Reference
Ag rear
13.6-28Reference
13.6-28Reference
Length
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336 cmReference
Width
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187 cmReference
Operating weight
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2079 kgReference
Ballasted weight
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2612 kgReference
Front tread
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132 to 182 cmReference
Rear tread
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142 to 213 cmReference
250 Serial Numbers
1983
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621838Reference
1984
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624021Reference
1985
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627250Reference
1986
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629926Reference
1987
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632601Reference
Location:
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Below instrument consoleReference
Electrical
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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32Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
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8.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
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1949 kgReference
Speeds
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.