Head to head · Utility

John Deere 2040 (1972-1979) vs Massey Ferguson 1740M

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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1740M

Utility

power
40 hp
displacement
101 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 1740M specs
John DeereJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1740M

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
2040 (1972-1979)40 hp
1740M40 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

2040 (1972-1979) is in the 33rd percentile; 1740M is in the 33rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 2040 (1972-1979) higher · +63 ci (+62%)
2040 (1972-1979)164 ci
1740M101 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

2040 (1972-1979) is in the 43rd percentile; 1740M is in the 24th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
2040 (1972-1979)3
1740M3
Median Utility Tractor4

2040 (1972-1979) is in the 23rd percentile; 1740M is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1740M higher · +4 (+50%)
2040 (1972-1979)8
1740M12
Median Utility Tractor12

2040 (1972-1979) is in the 23rd percentile; 1740M is in the 50th · 4,941 models

2040 (1972-1979) (A)1740M (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model2040 (1972-1979)1740M—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereShibaura—
ModelJohn DeereN3LDI-T—
Power Output40hp40hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,600RPM▲ 1740M+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement164ci101ci▲ 2040 (1972-1979)+63 ci · +62%
Bore4in3.3in▲ 2040 (1972-1979)+0.7 in · +21%
Stroke4.3in3.9in▲ 2040 (1972-1979)+0.4 in · +10%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
TypeCollar shift with dry disc clutchShuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
Length131in122in▲ 2040 (1972-1979)+9 in · +7%
Width89.4in64.2in▲ 2040 (1972-1979)+25.2 in · +39%
Height52.4in99.2in▲ 1740M+46.8 in · +89%
Operating Weight4,806lb3,373lb▲ 2040 (1972-1979)+1,433 lb · +42%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
System TypeOpen center or closed centerOpen Center—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
TypeLive with dry disc clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded16-Aug—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded12.4x24—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory 1—
Hitch CategoryICategory 3—
Hitch Capacity2,400lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WDMFWD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
Coolant0.7galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
TypeTwo-post Roll-Gard ROPSROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 33rd percentile (40 hp)B · 33rd percentile (40 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 43rd percentile (164 ci)B · 24th percentile (101 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 46th percentile (4,806 lb)B · 28th percentile (3,373 lb)
A · 2040 (1972-1979)B · 1740MMedian Utility Tractor
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