Head to head · Utility

John Deere 1070 vs Massey Ferguson 1740E

Image not recorded
John DeereModel A

John Deere 1070

Utility

power
38.5 hp
displacement
116 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
9
Full 1070 specs
Image not recorded
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1740E

Utility

power
38.5 hp
displacement
91.3 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 1740E specs
John DeereJohn Deere 1070
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1740E

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
107038.5 hp
1740E38.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1070 is in the 32nd percentile; 1740E is in the 32nd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1070 higher · +24.7 ci (+27%)
1070116 ci
1740E91.3 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1070 is in the 28th percentile; 1740E is in the 17th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 1070 higher · +1 (+33%)
10704
1740E3
Median Utility Tractor4

1070 is in the 50th percentile; 1740E is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1070 higher · +1 (+13%)
10709
1740E8
Median Utility Tractor12

1070 is in the 35th percentile; 1740E is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

1070 (A)1740E (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 1070Massey Ferguson 1740EDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model10701740E—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 1070Massey Ferguson 1740EDifference
ManufacturerYanmarShibaura—
Model4TN84Not recorded—
Power Output38.5hp38.5hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,800RPM▲ 1740E+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders43▲ 1070+1 · +33%
Displacement116ci91.3ci▲ 1070+24.7 ci · +27%
Bore3.3in3.4in▲ 1740E+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.4in3.5in▲ 1740E+0.1 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 1070Massey Ferguson 1740EDifference
TypePartially synchronized with dry disc clutchMechanical shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 1070Massey Ferguson 1740EDifference
Length123inNot recorded—
Width64.8inNot recorded—
Operating Weight2,980lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 1070Massey Ferguson 1740EDifference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 1070Massey Ferguson 1740EDifference
TypeLiveNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 32,100rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 1070Massey Ferguson 1740EDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded16-Jul—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded11.2-24—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 1070Massey Ferguson 1740EDifference
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch Capacity2,020lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 1070Massey Ferguson 1740EDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeDifferential wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 1070Massey Ferguson 1740EDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 1070Massey Ferguson 1740EDifference
Coolant1.5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 1070Massey Ferguson 1740EDifference
TypeTwo-post ROPS with canopy (optional)Not recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 32nd percentile (38.5 hp)B · 32nd percentile (38.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 28th percentile (116 ci)B · 17th percentile (91.3 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 35th percentile (9)B · 23rd percentile (8)
A · 1070B · 1740EMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 1070Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 1740E