Head to head · Utility

Kubota L3940 vs Massey Ferguson 1740E

Kubota L3940 Tractor
KubotaModel A

Kubota L3940

Utility

power
38.5 hp
displacement
122 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full L3940 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1740E

Utility

power
38.5 hp
displacement
91.3 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 1740E specs
KubotaKubota L3940
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1740E

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 5,383–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
L394038.5 hp
1740E38.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

L3940 is in the 32nd percentile; 1740E is in the 32nd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ L3940 higher · +30.7 ci (+34%)
L3940122 ci
1740E91.3 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

L3940 is in the 29th percentile; 1740E is in the 17th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ L3940 higher · +1 (+33%)
L39404
1740E3
Median Utility Tractor4

L3940 is in the 50th percentile; 1740E is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

L3940 (A)1740E (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota L3940Massey Ferguson 1740EDifference
ManufacturerKubotaMassey Ferguson—
ModelL39401740E—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota L3940Massey Ferguson 1740EDifference
ManufacturerKubotaShibaura—
ModelV2003Not recorded—
Power Output38.5hp38.5hpSame
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,800RPM▲ 1740E+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders43▲ L3940+1 · +33%
Displacement122ci91.3ci▲ L3940+30.7 ci · +34%
Bore3.3in3.4in▲ 1740E+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.6in3.5in▲ L3940+0.1 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecKubota L3940Massey Ferguson 1740EDifference
TypeHydrostaticMechanical shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota L3940Massey Ferguson 1740EDifference
Length122inNot recorded—
Width66.5inNot recorded—
Height97.4inNot recorded—
Operating Weight3,483lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecKubota L3940Massey Ferguson 1740EDifference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota L3940Massey Ferguson 1740EDifference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 22,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecKubota L3940Massey Ferguson 1740EDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded16-Jul—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded11.2-24—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota L3940Massey Ferguson 1740EDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity3,860lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota L3940Massey Ferguson 1740EDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecKubota L3940Massey Ferguson 1740EDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota L3940Massey Ferguson 1740EDifference
Coolant2galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecKubota L3940Massey Ferguson 1740EDifference
TypeTwo-post ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 32nd percentile (38.5 hp)B · 32nd percentile (38.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 29th percentile (122 ci)B · 17th percentile (91.3 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)
A · L3940B · 1740EMedian Utility Tractor
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