Compare/Massey Ferguson 40B vs Massey Ferguson Work Bull 1001

Massey Ferguson 40B vs Massey Ferguson Work Bull 1001

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 40B vs Massey Ferguson Work Bull 1001

The Massey Ferguson 40B and the Massey Ferguson Work Bull 1001 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson Work Bull 1001 leads on rated power with 60 hp against 59 hp. Massey Ferguson 40B is the lighter machine (3,238 kg vs 4,545 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 40B is the newer design (1976 vs 1956). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson Work Bull 1001 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 40B 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

59 hp

60 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

With 16.9x24 R4 rear tires.Reference

With 14.00-24 front tires.Reference

Final drives

outboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

1.9 LReference

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Variants

406

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front-steerReference

1001

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rear-steerReference

40B

backhoe-loaderReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

44.0 kWReference

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Engine (net)

40.3 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

3.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

91 x 127 mmReference

94 x 124 mmReference

Power (net)

40.3 kWReference

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Power (gross)

44.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Compression

17.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

Torque

215.6 NmReference

248.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

2000Reference

950Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

41.6 LReference

7.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

21.8 LReference

Engine

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45.0 kWReference

Power

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45.0 kWReference

Transmission

Instant ReverseReference

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Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

5 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry feramicReference

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Capacities

Fuel

70.0 LReference

87.1 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

49.2 LReference

60.6 LReference

Type

gearReference

shuttleReference

Capacity

49.2 LReference

60.6 LReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

155.1 barReference

Total flow

83.3 lpmReference

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Steering cap.

1.9 LReference

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Rear PTO

independent (power shuttle)Reference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

540@2000Reference

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Front valves

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3 to 5Reference

Pump flow

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90.8 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

213 cmReference

217 cmReference

Weight

3238 kgReference

4545 kgReference

Front tire

11Lx15Reference

14.00-24Reference

Rear tire

16.9x24Reference

7.50-15Reference

Industrial front

8.00x16Reference

14.00-24Reference

Industrial rear

18.4x24Reference

7.50-15Reference

Length

464 cmReference

482 cmReference

Width

205 cmReference

193 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

157 cmReference

138 cmReference

Ground clearance

40 cmReference

31 cmReference

Front tread

154 cmReference

Rear tread

157 cmReference

152 cmReference

Shipping

3238 kgReference

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Max front axle

13608 kgReference

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Height (exhaust)

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189 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 40B attachments

40B Serial Numbers

1976

9A250640Reference

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1977

9A257837Reference

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1978

9A280301Reference

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1979

9A300200Reference

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1980

9A326169Reference

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1981

9A339334Reference

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1982

9A350584Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate located below steering column.Reference

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Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

37Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

95Reference

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Speeds

Massey Ferguson 1001 attachments

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.