Massey Ferguson
1540
Farm tractor · 2005–2014 · 40 hp
Massey Ferguson1540
The Massey Ferguson 1540 is a farm tractor manufactured from 2005 to 2014. It features a Iseki 2600 engine, and two-post folding steering. The transmission is a mechanical shuttle type with 8 forward and reverse.
Engine
| Engine | Iseki 2600 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 91.4 ci (1.5 L) |
| Bore | 3.43 in (87 mm) |
| Stroke | 3.31 in (84 mm) |
| Power Gross | 40.1 hp (29.9 kW) |
| Power PTO | 31 hp (23.1 kW) |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Starter Type | electric |
| Manufacturer | Iseki |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | mechanical shuttle |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
| Available Options | 8-speed mechanical shuttle, 12-speed mechanical shuttle |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Pump Flow | 9.1 gpm (34.4 lpm) |
| Total Flow | 14 gpm (53 lpm) |
| Steering Flow | 4.9 gpm (18.5 lpm) |
PTO
| Rear Type | independent |
|---|---|
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic |
Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
|---|---|
| Rear Lift | 2,800 lbs (1,270 kg) |
| Hitch Control | position control |
Dimensions
| Length | 121 in (307 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 62 in (157 cm) |
| Height Rops | 87.4 in (221 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 70 in (177 cm) |
| Ground Clearance | 14 in (35 cm) |
Weight
| Shipping | 3,058 lbs (1,387 kg) |
|---|
Fuel
| Capacity | 10.6 gal (40.1 L) |
|---|
Steering
| Type | two-post folding |
|---|
Attachments
72" mid-mount mower deckSnowblowerBladeFront-end loaderBackhoe
| Mower Deck | 72 in (182 cm) |
|---|
Compatible Implements
Rotary Cutters
| Model | Type | Width | Min HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bush Hog BH114 | Rotary Cutters | 44" | 15 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1242 | Rotary Cutters | 42" | 18 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2060 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 20 hp |
| Bush Hog BH115 | Rotary Cutters | 56" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1860 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 20 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-142 | Rotary Cutters | 42" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1548 | Rotary Cutters | 48" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1260 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2072 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1872 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1248 | Rotary Cutters | 48" | 20 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-242 | Rotary Cutters | 42" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1272 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 25 hp |
| Bush Hog BH116 | Rotary Cutters | 68" | 25 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-248 | Rotary Cutters | 48" | 25 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-148 | Rotary Cutters | 48" | 25 hp |
| Bush Hog BH210-3 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 25 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-260 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 30 hp |
| Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 2 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 30 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-160 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 30 hp |
Box Blades
| Model | Type | Width | Min HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Pride BB3578 | Box Blades | 78" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride BB3584 | Box Blades | 84" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride BB3596 | Box Blades | 96" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride BB1572 | Box Blades | 72" | — |
| Land Pride BB1566 | Box Blades | 66" | — |
| Land Pride BB1560 | Box Blades | 60" | — |
Checked: 3-point hitch category, PTO horsepower. Not checked: PTO speed (540/1000), hydraulic flow, 3-point lift capacity, rear remotes, ballast.
These implements meet this tractor's hitch and PTO-HP requirements — this is not a full compatibility guarantee. Confirm the remaining specs with your dealer before purchasing.