Compare/Massey Ferguson 5M.145 vs Massey Ferguson 8240

Massey Ferguson 5M.145 vs Massey Ferguson 8240

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 5M.145 vs Massey Ferguson 8240

The Massey Ferguson 5M.145 and the Massey Ferguson 8240 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 8240 leads on rated power with 146 hp against 145 hp. Massey Ferguson 5M.145 is the lighter machine (4,500 kg vs 15,390 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 8240 holds more fuel (408.8 L vs 198.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 5M.145 is the newer design (2025 vs 1999). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 8240 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 5M.145 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Massey Ferguson

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Best match

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Rated power

145 hp

146 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

Massey FergusonReference

Four power shift speeds in four ranges with power shuttle.Reference

Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

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Trailer brakes

pneumaticReference

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Original price

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$79,500Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

198.0 LReference

408.8 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

18.2 LReference

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Engine

104.4 kWReference

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Engine (max)

108.1 kWReference

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Displacement

4.4 LReference

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 120 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Power

104.4 kWReference

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Maximum Power

108.1 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

560.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1500Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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105.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Compression

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16.5:1Reference

Max power

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105.2 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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109.0 kWReference

Transmission

Dyna-4Reference

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Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

18 forward and 9 reverseReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

four-speed power shiftReference

full power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Valves

2 or 3Reference

3 or 4Reference

Pump flow

99.9 lpmReference

147.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

32.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

Rear lift

5200 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2000Reference

1000@2090Reference

PTO (claimed)

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108.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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115.7 kWReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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8700 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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6350 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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113.8 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

262 cmReference

299 cmReference

Weight

4500 kgReference

15390 to 16305 poundsReference

Length

430 cmReference

490 cmReference

Width

179 cmReference

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Height (cab)

273 cmReference

307 cmReference

Ground clearance

52 cmReference

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Front tire

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11.00-16Reference

Rear tire

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20.8R-38Reference

Ag front

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11.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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20.8R-38Reference

Height (exhaust)

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312 cmReference

Operating weight

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7395 kgReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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43 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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120Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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950Reference

Massey Ferguson 8240 attachments

Test results

Fuel use

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34.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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6325 kgReference

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.