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Massey Ferguson 240

Massey Ferguson 240 — 200 Series · 35 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 240 is a tractor with a rated power output of 35 hp, classifying it as a lighter model within its range. It was manufactured from 1980 to 1999. The tractor features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with four-wheel drive and an 8-speed gearbox. Its operating weight ranges from 4015 to 4585 pounds and is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
118 rows
Recorded power
35 hp
Transmissions
8-speed sliding gear
Production years
1980-1999
Verified variants
0

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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
Fuel TypeDieselReference
No of Cylinders3-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed2,000Reference
Bore and stroke3.60x5.00 inchesReference
Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference

Transmission

8-speed sliding gearReference
Typesliding gearReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears.Reference
Transmission TypeGearReference
forward and reverse options8 forward and 2 reverseReference

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

General

Make & ModelMassey FergusonReference

Power

Rated Power46 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics TypeopenReference
Remote Valves2Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category II/IReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Typeposition and draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Width167.9 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Front Wheel tread range52 to 72 inchesReference

Steering & brakes

Steering typehydrostatic powerReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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