Tractor · 1980Unverified
Massey Ferguson 240
Massey Ferguson 240 — 200 Series · 35 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
35 hp
Max power
21.4 kW
Weight
4015 to 4585 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Coventry, EnglandReference
Original price was $18,800 in 1998Reference
Production of the Massey Ferguson 240 in the UK market began in 1979. North American production began in 1983.Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Brakesmechanical drum (early)Reference
Brakesdifferential mechanical wet disc (late)Reference
Two-post ROPS. Canopy optional.Reference
Engine
Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl dieselReference
Engine34.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)21.4 kWReference
Perkins AD3.152Reference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke91 x 127 mmReference
Power34.3 kWReference
Air cleanerdual dry elementReference
Pre-heatingether (optional)Reference
Pre-heatingblock heater (optional)Reference
Rated RPM2000Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity9.8 LReference
Power at rated engine speed25.9 kWReference
Max power21.4 kWReference
Transmission
8-speed sliding gearReference
Typesliding gearReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)30.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)25.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system32.6 LReference
TypeopenReference
Capacity32.6 LReference
Valves2Reference
Pump flow36.0 lpmReference
Rear TypeII/IReference
Controlposition and draft controlReference
Rear PTOlive (two-stage clutch)Reference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed23.8 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel47.7 LReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase193 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase195 cmReference
Weight4015 to 4585 poundsReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire13.6-28 (2WD)Reference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-28 (2WD)Reference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 10.5/80-18. Rear: 14.9-24 (4WD)Reference
2WD Length316 cmReference
4WD Length322 cmReference
Width167 cmReference
2WD Height (ROPS)220 cmReference
4WD Height (ROPS)218 cmReference
2WD Ground clearance24 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance26 cmReference
Front tread132 to 182 cmReference
Rear tread132 to 193 cmReference
2WD1821 kgReference
4WD2079 kgReference
2WD Operating1911 kgReference
Ballasted2261 kgReference
Massey Ferguson 240 attachments
front-end loaderReference
240 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate on the lower right of the instrument panel.Reference
1983524172Reference
1984552016Reference
1985557882Reference
1986862369Reference
1986 (late)U01001Reference
1987V01001Reference
1988N01001Reference
1989P01001Reference
1990R01001Reference
1991S01001Reference
1992A01001Reference
1993B01001Reference
1994C01001Reference
1995D01001Reference
1996E01001Reference
1997F01001Reference
1998G01001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps32Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
Massey Ferguson 232 loaderReference
Massey Ferguson 832 loaderReference
Loaders fit the two-wheel drive version of the 240.Reference
Test results
Diesel 8-speed 2WDMay 9 - June 4, 1984Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1519 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use8.3 l/hourReference
Fuel use7.6 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use7.9 l/hourReference
Gear 1H used for power test.Reference
Max pull1734 kgReference
Gear 2L used for pull test.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.