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Massey Ferguson 1740E vs Massey Ferguson 234S

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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
Massey Ferguson 234S Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 234S

Utility

power
38 hp
displacement
153 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 234S specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1740E
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 5,383–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1740E higher · +0.5 hp (+1%)
1740E38.5 hp
234S38 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1740E is in the 32nd percentile; 234S is in the 31st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 234S higher · +61.7 ci (+68%)
1740E91.3 ci
234S153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1740E is in the 17th percentile; 234S is in the 40th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
1740E3
234S3
Median Utility Tractor4

1740E is in the 23rd percentile; 234S is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

1740E (A)234S (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 234SDifference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model1740E234S—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 234SDifference
ManufacturerShibauraPerkins—
ModelNot recordedAD3.152—
Power Output38.5hp38hp▲ 1740E+0.5 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,800RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.3ci153ci▲ 234S+61.7 ci · +68%
Bore3.4in3.6in▲ 234S+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke3.5in5in▲ 234S+1.5 in · +43%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 234SDifference
TypeMechanical shuttleNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 234SDifference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerManual—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 234SDifference
Front Tire Size16-JulNot recorded—
Rear Tire Size11.2-24Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 234SDifference
Hitch CategoryIIII—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 234SDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerManual—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 1740EMassey Ferguson 234SDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

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 · 40th percentile (153 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
A · 1740EB · 234SMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 1740EFull spec pageMassey Ferguson 234S