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Massey Ferguson 4840 vs Massey Ferguson 5150
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 4840 vs Massey Ferguson 5150
The Massey Ferguson 4840 and the Massey Ferguson 5150 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 4840 leads on rated power with 265 hp against 250 hp. Massey Ferguson 5150 is the lighter machine (10,800 kg vs 27,000 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 5150 is the newer design (1998 vs 1978). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 4840 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 5150 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
265 hp
250 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
With 23.1-34 tires.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
planetaryReference
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Engine
Engine (net)
197.6 kWReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
126.8 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
134.0 kWReference
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Displacement
14.8 LReference
8.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
140 x 121 mmReference
114 x 135 mmReference
Power (net)
197.6 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dual dry elementsReference
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Compression
15.5:1Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
24Reference
Oil capacity
41.6 LReference
24.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
56.8 LReference
12.3 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
157.1 kWReference
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Max power
134.0 kWReference
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Fuel Type
DieselReference
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No of Cylinders
8-cylinderReference
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Bore and stroke
5.50x4.75 inchesReference
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Compression ratio
15.5:1Reference
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Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
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Fuel tank
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604.8 LReference
Engine
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186.4 kWReference
Power
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186.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
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2200Reference
Torque
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980.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1500Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
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Clutch
wet disc with four 14-inch platesReference
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Transmission Type
PowershiftReference
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forward and reverse options
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
157.3 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
157.1 kWReference
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Type
gearReference
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Valves
3 to 4Reference
4Reference
Pump flow
106.0 lpmReference
160.1 lpmReference
Total flow
227.1 lpmReference
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Steering cap.
90.9 LReference
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Rear Type
IVReference
IIIReference
Control
position control with electronic lower link sensingReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
4989 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
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Engine RPM
1000@2350Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
157.1 kWReference
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Pressure
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156.9 barReference
Steering flow
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36.0 lpmReference
Capacities
Fuel
719.1 LReference
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Steering
90.9 LReference
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Front axle
101 mmReference
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Rear axle
101 mmReference
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Max capacity
15422 kgReference
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Capacity
903 ciReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
347 cmReference
314 cmReference
Weight
27000 to 30920 poundsReference
10800 kgReference
Front tire
23.1-34Reference
18-4x38Reference
Rear tire
23.1-34Reference
18-4x38Reference
Ag front
30.5-32Reference
24.5x32Reference
Ag rear
30.5-32Reference
24.5-32Reference
Length
640 cmReference
690 cmReference
Width
274 cmReference
329 cmReference
Height
330 cmReference
340 cmReference
Shipping
12247 kgReference
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Operating
14025 kgReference
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Ground clearance
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40 cmReference
4840 Serial Numbers
1978
9D001001Reference
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1979
9D001031Reference
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1980
9D002102Reference
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1981
9D002752Reference
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1982
9D003515Reference
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1983
9D003897Reference
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Location:
Rear, right-side of cabReference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
60Reference
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Batteries
4Reference
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery options
4Reference
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Test results
Fuel use
51.1 l/hourReference
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Max pull
12787 kgReference
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Speeds
General
Make & Model
Massey FergusonReference
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Rear Axle Type
10.2 cmReference
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Front Axle Type
10.2 cmReference
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Power
Rated Power
265 hpReference
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PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
open centerReference
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Remote Valves
3 to 4Reference
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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IVReference
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Rear Hitch Sensing Type
position control with electronic lower link sensingReference
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Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
330.2 cmReference
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Overall Length
640.1 cmReference
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Overall Width
274.3 cmReference
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Wheels & tyres
Rear wheel tread range
23.1-34, 18.4-38, 20.8-38, 24.5-32, 30.5-32 inchReference
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Front Wheel tread range
23.1-34, 18.4-38, 20.8-38, 24.5-32, 30.5-32Reference
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Steering & brakes
Steering type
articulated hydrostatic powerReference
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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.