Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 1540 vs Massey Ferguson 1742

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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
Massey Ferguson 1742 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1742

Utility

power
41.6 hp
displacement
101 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 1742 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1540
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1742

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1742 higher · +1.5 hp (+4%)
154040.1 hp
174241.6 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1540 is in the 34th percentile; 1742 is in the 36th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1742 higher · +9.6 ci (+11%)
154091.4 ci
1742101 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1540 is in the 18th percentile; 1742 is in the 24th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
15403
17423
Median Utility Tractor4

1540 is in the 23rd percentile; 1742 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
154012
174212
Median Utility Tractor12

1540 is in the 50th percentile; 1742 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

1540 (A)1742 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 1742Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model15401742—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 1742Difference
ManufacturerIsekiMitsubishi—
ModelNot recordedK38—
Power Output40.1hp41.6hp▲ 1742+1.5 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,500RPM▲ 1540+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.4ci101ci▲ 1742+9.6 ci · +11%
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke3.3in3.7in▲ 1742+0.4 in · +12%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 1742Difference
TypeSynchroShuttlePower shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 1742Difference
Length121in131in▲ 1742+10 in · +8%
Width62in64.2in▲ 1742+2.2 in · +4%
Height87.4in91.3in▲ 1742+3.9 in · +4%
Operating Weight3,058lb3,638lb▲ 1742+580 lb · +19%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 1742Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen center gear pump—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 1742Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded2,000rpm—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 1742Difference
Rear Tire Size24Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 1742Difference
Hitch TypeCat IThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,800lb2,535lb▲ 1540+265 lb · +10%

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 1742Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 1742Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 1742Difference
Coolant1.8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 1742Difference
TypeNot recordedTwo-post folding ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 34th percentile (40.1 hp)B · 36th percentile (41.6 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 · 31st percentile (3,638 lb)
A · 1540B · 1742Median Utility Tractor
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