Massey Ferguson 240

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 240 is a utility tractor that was made from 1980 to 1999. It's a 2WD tractor with a 4x2 chassis and hydrostatic power steering. The tractor has a sliding gear transmission with 8 forward gears and 2 reverse gears. It's powered by a Perkins AD3.152 diesel engine with 3 cylinders. This engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, producing 46 hp at 2000 rpm. The engine's size and power are about average compared to other tractors.

The MF 240 has a three-point hitch at the rear, which can be used with different tools. It also has a live PTO that spins at 540 rpm. The tractor weighs 4015 lb and measures 124.6 inches long, 65.7 inches wide, and 86.6 inches tall. It has a two-post ROPS for safety, with an optional canopy. The tractor uses an open center hydraulic system and has mechanical drum brakes. With its mix of features and average specs, the Massey Ferguson 240 is a solid choice for various farm tasks.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 46 hp (34.3 kW)

Transmission: Sliding gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 4015 lb (1821 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Massey Ferguson 240 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Massey Ferguson 240 is Average. It is greater than 44% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

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Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Massey Ferguson 240 is Average. It is greater than 41% 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 240 is Average. It is greater than 43% 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 240 is Poor. It is greater than 9% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Perkins
Model
AD3.152
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
3
Displacement
152 ci (2.5 L)
Bore
3.58 in (90.9 mm)
Stroke
5.00 in (127.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2000
Power Output
46 hp (34.3 kW)

Transmission

Type
Sliding gear
Forward Gears
8
Reverse Gears
2

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Hydrostatic power
Brake Type
Mechanical drum