Tractor comparison: Utility

Massey Ferguson 1260 vs Massey Ferguson 1740M

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 1260

Utility

power
40 hp
displacement
91.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
1260 specifications
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1740M

Utility

power
40 hp
displacement
101 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
1740M specifications
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Main specifications

Main specifications and the Utility category median

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Equal
126040 hp
1740M40 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1260 is in the 33rd percentile and 1740M is in the 33rd percentile (5,383 models in the category).

Engine Displacement

▲ 1740M is higher by 9.6 ci (+11%)
126091.4 ci
1740M101 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1260 is in the 18th percentile and 1740M is in the 24th percentile (5,580 models in the category).

Cylinders

= Equal
12603
1740M3
Median Utility Tractor4

1260 is in the 23rd percentile and 1740M is in the 23rd percentile (5,720 models in the category).

Forward Gears

▲ 1260 is higher by 4 (+33%)
126016
1740M12
Median Utility Tractor12

1260 is in the 73rd percentile and 1740M is in the 50th percentile (4,941 models in the category).

1260 (A)1740M (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

All specifications

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model12601740M—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
ManufacturerIsekiShibaura—
ModelE3CDN3LDI-T—
Power Output40hp40hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.4ci101ci▲ 1740M+9.6 ci · +11%
Bore3.4in3.3in▲ 1260+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.3in3.9in▲ 1740M+0.6 in · +18%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
TypeSynchro shuttleShuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
Length122in122inSame
Width55.9in64.2in▲ 1740M+8.3 in · +15%
Height86.2in99.2in▲ 1740M+13 in · +15%
Operating Weight3,200lb3,373lb▲ 1740M+173 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePower assistPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
TypeIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutch (optional)Not recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded16-Aug—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded12.4x24—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
Hitch TypeThree-point hitchCategory 1—
Hitch CategoryICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity2,870lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WDMFWD—
Steering TypePower assistPower—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
Coolant1.7galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 1260Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
TypeTwo-post foldable ROPSROPS—

Category ranking

Category percentiles

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A: 33rd percentile (40 hp)B: 33rd percentile (40 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A: 18th percentile (91.4 ci)B: 24th percentile (101 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: 28th percentile (3,373 lb)
A: 1260B: 1740MMedian Utility Tractor
Specification pageMassey Ferguson 1260Specification pageMassey Ferguson 1740M