Head to head · Sub-Compact

AGCO ST40 vs Massey Ferguson 1540

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AGCOModel A

AGCO ST40

Sub-Compact

power
40.1 hp
displacement
91.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full ST40 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1540

Utility

power
40.1 hp
displacement
91.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 1540 specs
AGCOAGCO ST40
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1540

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
ST4040.1 hp
154040.1 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

ST40 is in the 77th percentile; 1540 is in the 77th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
ST4091.4 ci
154091.4 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

ST40 is in the 50th percentile; 1540 is in the 50th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
ST403
15403
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

ST40 is in the 50th percentile; 1540 is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ ST40 higher · +4 (+33%)
ST4016
154012
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

ST40 is in the 89th percentile; 1540 is in the 73rd · 616 models

ST40 (A)1540 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAGCO ST40Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
ManufacturerAGCOMassey Ferguson—
ModelST401540—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecAGCO ST40Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
ManufacturerIsekiIsekiSame
ModelE3CDNot recorded—
Power Output40.1hp40.1hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.4ci91.4ciSame
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke3.3in3.3inSame

Transmission

SpecAGCO ST40Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
TypeMultiple options available (synchronized shuttle, power shuttle, hydrostatic)SynchroShuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAGCO ST40Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
Length122in121in▲ ST40+1 in · <1%
Width60.2in62in▲ 1540+1.8 in · +3%
Height94.4in87.4in▲ ST40+7 in · +8%
Operating Weight3,323lb3,058lb▲ ST40+265 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

SpecAGCO ST40Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAGCO ST40Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
TypeRear PTO: 540, Mid PTO: SAE 15 1.0Not recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecAGCO ST40Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
Rear Tire Size13.6-2424—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAGCO ST40Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
Hitch TypeRearCat I—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded2,800lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAGCO ST40Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
Chassis Type4WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecAGCO ST40Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAGCO ST40Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
Coolant1.7gal1.8gal▲ 1540+0.1 gal · +6%

Operator Station

SpecAGCO ST40Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
TypeROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 77th percentile (40.1 hp)B · 77th percentile (40.1 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 50th percentile (91.4 ci)B · 50th percentile (91.4 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 50th percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 89th percentile (16)B · 73rd percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 63rd percentile (3,323 lb)B · 57th percentile (3,058 lb)
A · ST40B · 1540Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageAGCO ST40Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 1540