Head to head · Utility

John Deere 3046R vs Massey Ferguson 1540

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 3046R

Utility

power
46 hp
displacement
97.6 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 3046R 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
John DeereJohn Deere 3046R
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1540

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 3046R higher · +5.9 hp (+15%)
3046R46 hp
154040.1 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

3046R is in the 40th percentile; 1540 is in the 34th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 3046R higher · +6.2 ci (+7%)
3046R97.6 ci
154091.4 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

3046R is in the 22nd percentile; 1540 is in the 18th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
3046R3
15403
Median Utility Tractor4

3046R is in the 23rd percentile; 1540 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1540 higher · +158 lb (+5%)
3046R2,900 lb
15403,058 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

3046R is in the 21st percentile; 1540 is in the 24th · 5,107 models

3046R (A)1540 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 3046RMassey Ferguson 1540Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model3046R1540—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 3046RMassey Ferguson 1540Difference
ManufacturerYanmarIseki—
Model3TNV86Not recorded—
Power Output46hp40.1hp▲ 3046R+5.9 hp · +15%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement97.6ci91.4ci▲ 3046R+6.2 ci · +7%
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke3.5in3.3in▲ 3046R+0.2 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 3046RMassey Ferguson 1540Difference
TypeHydrostaticSynchroShuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 3046RMassey Ferguson 1540Difference
LengthNot recorded121in—
WidthNot recorded62in—
Height92.9in87.4in▲ 3046R+5.5 in · +6%
Operating Weight2,900lb3,058lb▲ 1540+158 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 3046RMassey Ferguson 1540Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 3046RMassey Ferguson 1540Difference
TypeIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 22,100rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 3046RMassey Ferguson 1540Difference
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded24—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 3046RMassey Ferguson 1540Difference
Hitch TypeCategory 1Cat I—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,540lb2,800lb▲ 1540+260 lb · +10%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 3046RMassey Ferguson 1540Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 3046RMassey Ferguson 1540Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 3046RMassey Ferguson 1540Difference
Coolant1.4gal1.8gal▲ 1540+0.4 gal · +29%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 3046RMassey Ferguson 1540Difference
TypeTwo-post foldable ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 40th percentile (46 hp)B · 34th percentile (40.1 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 22nd percentile (97.6 ci)B · 18th percentile (91.4 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 21st percentile (2,900 lb)B · 24th percentile (3,058 lb)

Height

median 94.1 in
A · 47th percentile (92.9 in)B · 36th percentile (87.4 in)
A · 3046RB · 1540Median Utility Tractor
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