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Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 1740M
Utility
- power
- 40 hp
- displacement
- 101 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
Massey Ferguson 1740M vs Steyr 540
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1740M
vs
SteyrSteyr 540
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied1740M40 hp
54040 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
1740M is in the 33rd percentile; 540 is in the 33rd · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 540 higher · +43 ci (+43%)1740M101 ci
540144 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
1740M is in the 24th percentile; 540 is in the 36th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied1740M3
5403
Median Utility Tractor4
1740M is in the 23rd percentile; 540 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 1740M higher · +4 (+50%)1740M12
5408
Median Utility Tractor12
1740M is in the 50th percentile; 540 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
1740M (A)540 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1740M | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Steyr | — |
| Model | 1740M | 540 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1740M | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Shibaura | Steyr | — |
| Model | N3LDI-T | WD 308.40 | — |
| Power Output | 40hp | 40hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 2,400RPM | ▲ 1740M+200 RPM · +8% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 101ci | 144ci | ▲ 540+43 ci · +43% |
| Bore | 3.3in | 3.9in | ▲ 540+0.6 in · +18% |
| Stroke | 3.9in | 3.9in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1740M | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Shuttle | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1740M | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 122in | 131in | ▲ 540+9 in · +7% |
| Width | 64.2in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 99.2in | 60.2in | ▲ 1740M+39 in · +65% |
| Operating Weight | 3,373lb | 4,675lb | ▲ 540+1,302 lb · +39% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1740M | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Manual | — |
Tires
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1740M | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 16-Aug | 6.00-16 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 12.4x24 | 12.4-28 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1740M | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category 1 | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1740M | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x2 | — |
| Drive Type | MFWD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Manual | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1740M | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1740M | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 33rd percentile (40 hp)B · 33rd percentile (40 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 24th percentile (101 ci)B · 36th percentile (144 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 28th percentile (3,373 lb)B · 45th percentile (4,675 lb)
A · 1740MB · 540Median Utility Tractor