Head to head · Utility

Kubota B3000 vs Massey Ferguson 1240

Kubota B3000 Tractor
KubotaModel A

Kubota B3000

Utility

power
30 hp
displacement
91.4 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full B3000 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1240

Utility

power
30 hp
displacement
89.3 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full 1240 specs
KubotaKubota B3000
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1240

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
B300030 hp
124030 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

B3000 is in the 22nd percentile; 1240 is in the 22nd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ B3000 higher · +2.1 ci (+2%)
B300091.4 ci
124089.3 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

B3000 is in the 18th percentile; 1240 is in the 15th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ B3000 higher · +1 (+33%)
B30004
12403
Median Utility Tractor4

B3000 is in the 50th percentile; 1240 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1240 higher · +264 lb (+12%)
B30002,271 lb
12402,535 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

B3000 is in the 14th percentile; 1240 is in the 17th · 5,107 models

B3000 (A)1240 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota B3000Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
ManufacturerKubotaMassey Ferguson—
ModelB30001240—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota B3000Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
ManufacturerKubotaIseki—
ModelV1505-E3TK527—
Power Output30hp30hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,500RPM▲ B3000+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders43▲ B3000+1 · +33%
Displacement91.4ci89.3ci▲ B3000+2.1 ci · +2%
Bore3.1inNot recorded—
Stroke3.1inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecKubota B3000Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
TypeHydrostaticSynchro shuttle with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota B3000Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
Length104in119in▲ 1240+15 in · +14%
Width53.7in55.1in▲ 1240+1.4 in · +3%
Height84.6in84.2in▲ B3000+0.4 in · <1%
Operating Weight2,271lb2,535lb▲ 1240+264 lb · +12%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota B3000Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower assist—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota B3000Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
TypeIndependentIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutch (optional)—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 22,500rpm1,885rpm▲ B3000+615 rpm · +33%

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota B3000Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCategory I—
Hitch CategoryI3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,139lb2,865lb▲ 1240+726 lb · +34%

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota B3000Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower assist—
Brake TypeWet discWet discSame

Electrical

SpecKubota B3000Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota B3000Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
Coolant1.4gal1.7gal▲ 1240+0.3 gal · +21%

Operator Station

SpecKubota B3000Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
TypeCab standard with air-conditioningTwo-post foldable ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 22nd percentile (30 hp)B · 22nd percentile (30 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 18th percentile (91.4 ci)B · 15th percentile (89.3 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 14th percentile (2,271 lb)B · 17th percentile (2,535 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 11th percentile (104 in)B · 25th percentile (119 in)
A · B3000B · 1240Median Utility Tractor
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