Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 1740E vs Massey Ferguson 230

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 1740E

Utility

power
38.5 hp
displacement
91.3 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 1740E specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 230

Utility

power
38 hp
displacement
153 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full 230 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1740E higher · +0.5 hp (+1%)
1740E38.5 hp
23038 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1740E is in the 32nd percentile; 230 is in the 31st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 230 higher · +61.7 ci (+68%)
1740E91.3 ci
230153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1740E is in the 17th percentile; 230 is in the 41st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
1740E3
2303
Median Utility Tractor4

1740E is in the 23rd percentile; 230 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1740E higher · +2 (+33%)
1740E8
2306
Median Utility Tractor12

1740E is in the 23rd percentile; 230 is in the 11th · 4,941 models

1740E (A)230 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 230Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model1740E230—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 230Difference
ManufacturerShibauraPerkins—
ModelNot recordedAD3.152—
Power Output38.5hp38hp▲ 1740E+0.5 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,800RPM2,000RPM▲ 1740E+800 RPM · +40%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.3ci153ci▲ 230+61.7 ci · +68%
Bore3.4in3.6in▲ 230+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke3.5in5in▲ 230+1.5 in · +43%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 230Difference
TypeMechanical shuttleGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 230Difference
LengthNot recorded116in—
WidthNot recorded61.8in—
HeightNot recorded57.9in—
Operating WeightNot recorded3,840lb—

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 230Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 230Difference
TypeNot recordedLive—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 230Difference
Front Tire Size16-JulNot recorded—
Rear Tire Size11.2-24Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 230Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-point—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 230Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedMechanical drum—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 230Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 230Difference
CoolantNot recorded2.6gal—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 230Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen operator station or ROPS and canopy (optional)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 32nd percentile (38.5 hp)B · 31st percentile (38 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 17th percentile (91.3 ci)B · 41st percentile (153 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 11th percentile (6)
A · 1740EB · 230Median Utility Tractor
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