Massey Ferguson 240 Specifications

Production

Who manufactured the Massey Ferguson 240 and where was it built?

• Manufacturer: Massey Ferguson
• Built in: Coventry, England

What was the original price and production timeline?

• Original price: $18,800 (1998)
• UK Production start: 1979
• North American production start: 1983

Engine

What are the details of the Massey Ferguson 240 engine?

• Type: Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel

Transmission

What kind of transmission does the Massey Ferguson 240 have?

• Type: 8-speed sliding gear

Horsepower

What is the horsepower of the Massey Ferguson 240?

• Engine: 46 hp / 34.3 kW
• PTO (claimed): 41 hp / 30.6 kW
• Drawbar (tested): 28.69 hp / 21.4 kW
• PTO (tested): 34.77 hp / 25.9 kW

Mechanical

What are the mechanical features of the Massey Ferguson 240?

• Drive: Two- or four-wheel drive
• Steering: Hydrostatic power
• Brakes: Mechanical drum (early), Differential mechanical wet disc (late)
• ROPS: Two-post. Canopy optional.

Capacity

What are the fuel and hydraulic system capacities?

• Fuel: 12.6 gal / 47.7 L
• Hydraulic system: 8.6 gal / 32.6 L

Hydraulics

What are the characteristics of the hydraulics system?

• Type: Open
• Capacity: 8.6 gal / 32.6 L
• Valves: 2
• Pump flow: 9.5 gpm / 36.0 lpm

Tractor Hitch

What type of hitch does the Massey Ferguson 240 have?

• Rear Type: II/I
• Control: Position and draft control

Power Take-off (PTO)

What are the PTO specifications for the Massey Ferguson 240?

• Rear PTO: Live (two-stage clutch)
• Rear RPM: 540

Dimensions & Tires

What are the dimensions and tire specifications?

• 2WD Wheelbase: 76.1 inches / 193 cm
• 4WD Wheelbase: 77 inches / 195 cm
• Weight: 4015 to 4585 pounds
• Front tire: 6.00-16
• Rear tire: 13.6-28 (2WD)

Electrical

What are the electrical specifications of the Massey Ferguson 240?

• Ground: Negative
• Charging system: Alternator
• Charging amps: 32
• Battery volts: 12