Massey Ferguson 1540

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 1540 is a utility tractor built from 2005 to 2014. It's a compact but capable machine, perfect for small farms and big gardens. This tractor has a 4-wheel drive system and power steering, making it easy to handle in tight spaces.

Under the hood, the MF 1540 has a 3-cylinder diesel engine made by Iseki. The engine is turbocharged and liquid-cooled, producing 40.1 horsepower. While its engine size is below average, it runs at a very high speed of 2600 rpm. The tractor uses a SynchroShuttle transmission with 12 forward and 8 reverse gears, giving the driver lots of options for different jobs. It has a Category I hitch at the back that can lift up to 2799.9 pounds, which is above average for its size. The MF 1540 weighs 3058 pounds and measures 121 inches long, 62 inches wide, and 87.4 inches tall, making it a compact but sturdy workhorse for various farm tasks.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 40 hp (29.9 kW)

Transmission: SynchroShuttle

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 3058 lb (1387 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Massey Ferguson 1540 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Massey Ferguson 1540 is Average. It is greater than 38% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Massey Ferguson 1540 is Below Average. It is greater than 26% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Massey Ferguson 1540 is Below Average. It is greater than 21% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Massey Ferguson 1540 is Above Average. It is greater than 77% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Iseki
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
3
Displacement
91 ci (1.5 L)
Bore
3.43 in (87.1 mm)
Stroke
3.31 in (84.1 mm)
Rated RPM
2600
Power Output
40 hp (29.9 kW)

Transmission

Type
SynchroShuttle
Forward Gears
12
Reverse Gears
8

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type
4WD
Steering Type
Power