Head to head · Utility

Kubota L2900 vs Massey Ferguson 1240

Kubota L2900 Tractor
KubotaModel A

Kubota L2900

Utility

power
32 hp
displacement
91.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full L2900 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 L2900
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1240

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ L2900 higher · +2 hp (+7%)
L290032 hp
124030 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

L2900 is in the 24th percentile; 1240 is in the 22nd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ L2900 higher · +2.1 ci (+2%)
L290091.4 ci
124089.3 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

L2900 is in the 18th percentile; 1240 is in the 15th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
L29003
12403
Median Utility Tractor4

L2900 is in the 23rd percentile; 1240 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1240 higher · +8 (+100%)
L29008
124016
Median Utility Tractor12

L2900 is in the 23rd percentile; 1240 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

L2900 (A)1240 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota L2900Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
ManufacturerKubotaMassey Ferguson—
ModelL29001240—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota L2900Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
ManufacturerKubotaIseki—
ModelD1503TK527—
Power Output32hp30hp▲ L2900+2 hp · +7%
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,500RPM▲ L2900+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.4ci89.3ci▲ L2900+2.1 ci · +2%
Bore3.3inNot recorded—
Stroke3.6inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecKubota L2900Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
TypeSynchronized shuttleSynchro shuttle with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota L2900Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
Length111in119in▲ 1240+8 in · +7%
Width52in55.1in▲ 1240+3.1 in · +6%
Height82.3in84.2in▲ 1240+1.9 in · +2%
Operating Weight2,560lb2,535lb▲ L2900+25 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota L2900Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower assist—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota L2900Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
TypeIndependentIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutch (optional)—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 22,000rpm1,885rpm▲ L2900+115 rpm · +6%

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota L2900Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCategory I—
Hitch CategoryI3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,867lb2,865lb▲ L2900+2 lb · <1%

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota L2900Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower assist—
Brake TypeWet discWet discSame

Electrical

SpecKubota L2900Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota L2900Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
Coolant1.9gal1.7gal▲ L2900+0.2 gal · +12%

Operator Station

SpecKubota L2900Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
TypeOpen operator station with two-post ROPSTwo-post foldable ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 24th percentile (32 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 · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 17th percentile (2,560 lb)B · 17th percentile (2,535 lb)
A · L2900B · 1240Median Utility Tractor
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