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Massey Ferguson 31 vs Massey Ferguson 640
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 31 vs Massey Ferguson 640
The Massey Ferguson 31 and the Massey Ferguson 640 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 31 leads on rated power with 74 hp against 73 hp. Massey Ferguson 31 is the lighter machine (1,977 kg vs 2,904 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 640 is the newer design (1993 vs 1970). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 31 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 640 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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
74 hp
73 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey Ferguson (a part of Fermec)Reference
Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
With 16.9-24 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
outboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
electro-hydraulic rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
70.0 LReference
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Engine (gross)
55.2 kWReference
54.2 kWReference
Engine (net)
52.2 kWReference
49.6 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
41.5 kWReference
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Displacement
3.9 LReference
4.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 127 mmReference
101 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
52.2 kWReference
49.6 kWReference
Power (gross)
55.2 kWReference
54.2 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
dry two-stageReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
254.9 NmReference
265.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
1500Reference
1400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
30.3 LReference
10.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
12.8 LReference
15.8 LReference
Pre-heating
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thermostartReference
Compression
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15.3:1Reference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
power shuttleReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
279.4mm dry discReference
hydraulic wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
47.2 kWReference
43.3 kWReference
Rear Type
optionalReference
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@1500Reference
1000@1900Reference
Hydraulic system
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42.0 LReference
Capacity
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42.0 LReference
Pressure
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189.6 barReference
Pump flow
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107.5 lpmReference
Control
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position and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
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2160 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
208 cmReference
206 cmReference
Weight
1977 kgReference
2904 kgReference
Front tire
7.50x16Reference
11L-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9x24Reference
16.9-24Reference
Industrial front
7.5x18Reference
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Industrial rear
18.4x26Reference
16.9-24Reference
Length
325 cmReference
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Width
198 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
165 cmReference
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Ground clearance
30 cmReference
28 cmReference
Front tread
132 cmReference
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Rear tread
154 cmReference
203 cmReference
2WD Industrial front
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11L-16Reference
4WD Industrial front
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12/9.75-16.5Reference
2WD Length
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312 cmReference
4WD Length
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464 cmReference
2WD Front tread
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170 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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158 cmReference
2WD ROPS
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2904 kgReference
Max front axle
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6349 kgReference
Max rear axle
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6088 kgReference
Steering wheel
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171 cmReference
Massey Ferguson 31 attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
32Reference
55Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
95Reference
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Ground
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negativeReference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery CCA
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420Reference
Attachment overview
Massey Ferguson 54 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Massey Ferguson 54S BackhoeReference
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Massey Ferguson 54S Backhoe
Capacities
ROPS Fuel
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76.8 LReference
Cab Fuel
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92.4 LReference
Massey Ferguson 640 attachments
Massey Ferguson 640 Height
ROPS
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238 cmReference
Cab
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238 cmReference
Exhaust
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237 cmReference
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.