Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 1260 vs Massey Ferguson 1540

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 1260

Utility

power
40 hp
displacement
91.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full 1260 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
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1260
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1540 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
126040 hp
154040.1 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1260 is in the 33rd percentile; 1540 is in the 34th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
126091.4 ci
154091.4 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1260 is in the 18th percentile; 1540 is in the 18th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
12603
15403
Median Utility Tractor4

1260 is in the 23rd percentile; 1540 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1260 higher · +4 (+33%)
126016
154012
Median Utility Tractor12

1260 is in the 73rd percentile; 1540 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

1260 (A)1540 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model12601540—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
ManufacturerIsekiIsekiSame
ModelE3CDNot recorded—
Power Output40hp40.1hp▲ 1540+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.4ci91.4ciSame
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke3.3in3.3inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
TypeSynchro shuttleSynchroShuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
Length122in121in▲ 1260+1 in · <1%
Width55.9in62in▲ 1540+6.1 in · +11%
Height86.2in87.4in▲ 1540+1.2 in · +1%
Operating Weight3,200lb3,058lb▲ 1260+142 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePower assistPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
TypeIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutch (optional)Not recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded24—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
Hitch TypeThree-point hitchCat I—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,870lb2,800lb▲ 1260+70 lb · +3%

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePower assistPower—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
Coolant1.7gal1.8gal▲ 1540+0.1 gal · +6%

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
TypeTwo-post foldable ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 33rd percentile (40 hp)B · 34th percentile (40.1 hp)

Engine Displacement

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

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 25th percentile (3,200 lb)B · 24th percentile (3,058 lb)
A · 1260B · 1540Median Utility Tractor
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