Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 1540 vs Massey Ferguson 250

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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 250 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 250

Utility

power
40 hp
displacement
152 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 250 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
25040 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1540 is in the 34th percentile; 250 is in the 33rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 250 higher · +60.6 ci (+66%)
154091.4 ci
250152 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1540 is in the 18th percentile; 250 is in the 39th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
15403
2503
Median Utility Tractor4

1540 is in the 23rd percentile; 250 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1540 higher · +4 (+50%)
154012
2508
Median Utility Tractor12

1540 is in the 50th percentile; 250 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

1540 (A)250 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 250Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model1540250—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 250Difference
ManufacturerIsekiPerkins—
ModelNot recordedAD3.152—
Power Output40.1hp40hp▲ 1540+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,250RPM▲ 1540+350 RPM · +16%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.4ci152ci▲ 250+60.6 ci · +66%
Bore3.4in3.6in▲ 250+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke3.3in5in▲ 250+1.7 in · +52%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 250Difference
TypeSynchroShuttleNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 250Difference
Length121in132in▲ 250+11 in · +9%
Width62in73.6in▲ 250+11.6 in · +19%
Height87.4inNot recorded—
Operating Weight3,058lb4,585lb▲ 250+1,527 lb · +50%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 250Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerPower assist—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 250Difference
TypeNot recordedLive—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 250Difference
Rear Tire Size24Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 250Difference
Hitch TypeCat IThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,800lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 250Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerPower assist—
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential mechanical wet disc—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 250Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 250Difference
Coolant1.8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540Massey Ferguson 250Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen with two-post ROPS—

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 · 39th percentile (152 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 24th percentile (3,058 lb)B · 44th percentile (4,585 lb)
A · 1540B · 250Median Utility Tractor
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