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Kubota L3540GST vs Massey Ferguson 1240

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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 L3540GST
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1240

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ L3540GST higher · +7 hp (+23%)
L3540GST37 hp
124030 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

L3540GST is in the 30th percentile; 1240 is in the 22nd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ L3540GST higher · +21.7 ci (+24%)
L3540GST111 ci
124089.3 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

L3540GST is in the 26th percentile; 1240 is in the 15th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
L3540GST3
12403
Median Utility Tractor4

L3540GST is in the 23rd percentile; 1240 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1240 higher · +4 (+33%)
L3540GST12
124016
Median Utility Tractor12

L3540GST is in the 50th percentile; 1240 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

L3540GST (A)1240 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota L3540GSTMassey Ferguson 1240Difference
ManufacturerKubotaMassey Ferguson—
ModelL3540GST1240—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota L3540GSTMassey Ferguson 1240Difference
ManufacturerKubotaIseki—
ModelE-TVCSTK527—
Power Output37hp30hp▲ L3540GST+7 hp · +23%
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,500RPM▲ L3540GST+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement111ci89.3ci▲ L3540GST+21.7 ci · +24%

Transmission

SpecKubota L3540GSTMassey Ferguson 1240Difference
TypeGSTSynchro shuttle with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota L3540GSTMassey Ferguson 1240Difference
LengthNot recorded119in—
Width60in55.1in▲ L3540GST+4.9 in · +9%
Height97.2in84.2in▲ L3540GST+13 in · +15%
Operating Weight3,296lb2,535lb▲ L3540GST+761 lb · +30%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota L3540GSTMassey Ferguson 1240Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower assist—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota L3540GSTMassey Ferguson 1240Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutch (optional)—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,885rpm—

Tread Width

SpecKubota L3540GSTMassey Ferguson 1240Difference
Front Tread Width7.2inNot recorded—
Rear Tread12.4inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota L3540GSTMassey Ferguson 1240Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCategory I—
Hitch CategoryI3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,646lb2,865lb▲ 1240+219 lb · +8%

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota L3540GSTMassey Ferguson 1240Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower assist—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecKubota L3540GSTMassey Ferguson 1240Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecKubota L3540GSTMassey Ferguson 1240Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.7gal—

Operator Station

SpecKubota L3540GSTMassey Ferguson 1240Difference
TypeNot recordedTwo-post foldable ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 30th percentile (37 hp)B · 22nd percentile (30 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 26th percentile (111 ci)B · 15th percentile (89.3 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 27th percentile (3,296 lb)B · 17th percentile (2,535 lb)
A · L3540GSTB · 1240Median Utility Tractor
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