Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 1540 vs RK Tractors RK37

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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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RK TractorsModel B

RK Tractors RK37

Utility

power
37.4 hp
displacement
100 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full RK37 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1540
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RK TractorsRK Tractors RK37

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1540 higher · +2.7 hp (+7%)
154040.1 hp
RK3737.4 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1540 is in the 34th percentile; RK37 is in the 31st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ RK37 higher · +8.6 ci (+9%)
154091.4 ci
RK37100 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1540 is in the 18th percentile; RK37 is in the 22nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
15403
RK373
Median Utility Tractor4

1540 is in the 23rd percentile; RK37 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
154012
RK3712
Median Utility Tractor12

1540 is in the 50th percentile; RK37 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

1540 (A)RK37 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540RK Tractors RK37Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonRK Tractors—
Model1540RK37—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540RK Tractors RK37Difference
ManufacturerIsekiYanmar—
ModelNot recorded3TNV88-CR—
Power Output40.1hp37.4hp▲ 1540+2.7 hp · +7%
Rated RPM2,600RPM3,000RPM▲ RK37+400 RPM · +15%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.4ci100ci▲ RK37+8.6 ci · +9%
Bore3.4in3.5in▲ RK37+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.3in3.5in▲ RK37+0.2 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540RK Tractors RK37Difference
TypeSynchroShuttleSyncro shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540RK Tractors RK37Difference
Length121in126in▲ RK37+5 in · +4%
Width62in53.5in▲ 1540+8.5 in · +16%
Height87.4in94.5in▲ RK37+7.1 in · +8%
Operating Weight3,058lb3,064lb▲ RK37+6 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540RK Tractors RK37Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540RK Tractors RK37Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540RK Tractors RK37Difference
Rear Tire Size24Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540RK Tractors RK37Difference
Hitch TypeCat IThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,800lb2,645lb▲ 1540+155 lb · +6%

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540RK Tractors RK37Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540RK Tractors RK37Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540RK Tractors RK37Difference
Coolant1.8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 1540RK Tractors RK37Difference
TypeNot recordedTwo-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 34th percentile (40.1 hp)B · 31st percentile (37.4 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 18th percentile (91.4 ci)B · 22nd percentile (100 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 · 24th percentile (3,064 lb)
A · 1540B · RK37Median Utility Tractor
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