Compare/Massey Ferguson 250 vs Massey Ferguson 340

Massey Ferguson 250 vs Massey Ferguson 340

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 250 vs Massey Ferguson 340

The Massey Ferguson 250 and the Massey Ferguson 340 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 41 hp. Massey Ferguson 250 is the lighter machine (2,079 kg vs 2,370 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 340 holds more fuel (68.1 L vs 48.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 340 is the newer design (1988 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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Massey Ferguson

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Massey Ferguson

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

41 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

With 13.6x28 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$15,800 (1986)Reference

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Steering

power assistReference

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Final drives

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bevel gearReference

Trailer brakes

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hydraulicReference

Engine

Fuel tank

48.1 LReference

68.1 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

25.9 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

91 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

dry elementReference

Pre-heating

block heater (optional)Reference

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Compression

18.5:1Reference

16:1Reference

Rated RPM

2250Reference

2500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

30.5 kWReference

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Max power

25.9 kWReference

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Engine

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34.3 kWReference

Power

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34.3 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Idle RPM

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750-2470Reference

Torque

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170.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1300Reference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Coolant capacity

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9.8 LReference

Oil capacity

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6.8 LReference

Oil change

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250 hReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

30.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

30.5 kWReference

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Type

openReference

gearReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Total flow

53.0 lpmReference

51.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

27.5 kWReference

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Pump flow

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17.0 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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2145 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

189 cmReference

217 cmReference

Weight

2079 kgReference

2370 kgReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

10.5/80-18Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

14.9/13-24Reference

Ag front

6.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

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Length

336 cmReference

325 cmReference

Width

187 cmReference

180 cmReference

Operating weight

2079 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

2612 kgReference

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Front tread

132 to 182 cmReference

121 to 182 cmReference

Rear tread

142 to 213 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 10.5/80-18. Rear: 14.9/13-24Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 12.4/11-32Reference

Height (cab)

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215 cmReference

Max front axle

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3928 kgReference

Max rear axle

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4542 kgReference

250 Serial Numbers

1983

621838Reference

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1984

624021Reference

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1985

627250Reference

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1986

629926Reference

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1987

632601Reference

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Location:

Below instrument consoleReference

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Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

32Reference

45Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery CCA

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420Reference

Test results

Fuel use

8.7 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1949 kgReference

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Speeds

340 Serial Number Location

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.