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Massey Ferguson 40B

Massey Ferguson 40B — Industrial tractor · 59 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 40B is a tractor with an approximate power rating of 59 hp, positioning it at the lower end of its class in terms of power output. The model was produced from 1976 to 1982. It features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and a hydrostatic transmission, paired with two-wheel drive. The tractor has a listed operating weight of 3238 kg 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
59 hp
Weight
3238 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
90 rows
Recorded power
59 hp
Recorded weight
3238 kg
Transmissions
6-speed manual shuttle
Production years
1976-1982
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
Industrial tractorReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final drivesoutboard planetaryReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
Differential mechanical wet disc brakesReference
Two-post ROPS. Optional canopy.Reference

Variants

40Bbackhoe-loaderReference

Engine

Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)44.0 kWReference
Engine (net)40.3 kWReference
Perkins D4.203Reference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke91 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)40.3 kWReference
Power (gross)44.0 kWReference
Air cleanerdual dry elementReference
Compression17.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2000Reference
Torque215.6 NmReference
Torque RPM2000Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity8.0 LReference
Coolant capacity10.4 LReference

Transmission

6-speed manual shuttleReference
4-speed power shuttleReference
8-speed gearReference
TransmissionInstant ReverseReference
Typemanual shuttleReference
Gears6 forward and reverseReference
Clutchdry feramicReference
Oil capacity39.7 LReference
Typepower shuttleReference
Gears4 forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity45.4 LReference
TypegearReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil capacity41.6 LReference

Capacities

Fuel70.0 LReference
Steering1.9 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system49.2 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity49.2 LReference
Pressure172.4 barReference
Total flow83.3 lpmReference
Steering cap.1.9 LReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTOindependent (power shuttle)Reference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase213 cmReference
Weight3238 kgReference
Front tire11Lx15Reference
Rear tire16.9x24Reference
Industrial front11Lx15Reference
Industrial rear16.9x24Reference
Industrial front7.50x16Reference
Industrial front8.00x16Reference
Industrial rear17.5Lx24Reference
Industrial rear18.4x24Reference
Length325 cmReference
Length464 cmReference
Width205 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)157 cmReference
Ground clearance40 cmReference
Front tread154 cmReference
Rear tread157 cmReference
Shipping3238 kgReference
Max front axle6804 kgReference
Max front axle13608 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 40B attachments

front-end loaderReference

40B Serial Numbers

Location:Serial number plate located below steering column.Reference
19769A250640Reference
19779A257837Reference
19789A280301Reference
19799A300200Reference
19809A326169Reference
19819A339334Reference
19829A350584Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps37Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH95Reference

Speeds

With 16.9x24 R4 rear tires.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.

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