Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 1540 vs Massey Ferguson 1740M

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 1540

Utility

power
40.1 hp
displacement
91.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 1540 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1740M

Utility

power
40 hp
displacement
101 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 1740M specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1540 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
154040.1 hp
1740M40 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1540 is in the 34th percentile; 1740M is in the 33rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1740M higher · +9.6 ci (+11%)
154091.4 ci
1740M101 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1540 is in the 18th percentile; 1740M is in the 24th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
15403
1740M3
Median Utility Tractor4

1540 is in the 23rd percentile; 1740M is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
154012
1740M12
Median Utility Tractor12

1540 is in the 50th percentile; 1740M is in the 50th · 4,941 models

1540 (A)1740M (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model15401740M—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
ManufacturerIsekiShibaura—
ModelNot recordedN3LDI-T—
Power Output40.1hp40hp▲ 1540+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.4ci101ci▲ 1740M+9.6 ci · +11%
Bore3.4in3.3in▲ 1540+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.3in3.9in▲ 1740M+0.6 in · +18%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
TypeSynchroShuttleShuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
Length121in122in▲ 1740M+1 in · <1%
Width62in64.2in▲ 1740M+2.2 in · +4%
Height87.4in99.2in▲ 1740M+11.8 in · +14%
Operating Weight3,058lb3,373lb▲ 1740M+315 lb · +10%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded16-Aug—
Rear Tire Size2412.4x24—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
Hitch TypeCat ICategory 1—
Hitch CategoryICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity2,800lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WDMFWD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
Coolant1.8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
TypeNot recordedROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 34th percentile (40.1 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 · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 24th percentile (3,058 lb)B · 28th percentile (3,373 lb)
A · 1540B · 1740MMedian Utility Tractor
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