Massey Ferguson

240

Farm tractor · 1980–1999 · 46 hp

Massey Ferguson240
EngineTransmissionHydraulicsHitchDimensionsWeightTires & TracksFuelSteeringCabCompatible ImplementsNebraska TestsMore Massey Ferguson

The Massey Ferguson 240 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1980 to 1999. It features a Perkins AD3.152 engine, and two-post steering. The transmission is a sliding gear type with 8 forward and 2 reverse.

Engine

EnginePerkins AD3.152
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders3
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement152 ci (2.5 L)
Bore3.6 in (91 mm)
Stroke5 in (127 mm)
Power Gross46 hp (34.3 kW)
Power Rated46 hp (34.3 kW)
Power PTO34.77 hp (25.9 kW)
Power Drawbar28.69 hp (21.4 kW)
Air Cleanerdual dry element
Starter Volts12
Coolant Capacity10.4 qts (9.8 L)
ManufacturerPerkins
Rated2,000 RPM

Transmission

Transmission Typesliding gear
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Transmission DescriptionTractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears.
Available Options8-speed sliding gear

Hydraulics

Typeopen
Pump Flow9.5 gpm (36 lpm)
Valves2
System Capacity8.6 gal (32.6 L)

Hitch

Rear TypeII/I
Hitch Controlposition and draft control

Dimensions

Length127.1 in (322 cm)
Width66.1 in (167 cm)
Height Rops86 in (218 cm)
Wheelbase77 in (195 cm)
Ground Clearance10.5 in (26 cm)
Front Tread52 in (132 cm)
Rear Tread52 in (132 cm)

Weight

Weight4,585 lbs (2,079 kg)
Operating4,215 lbs (1,911 kg)
Ballasted4,985 lbs (2,261 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag10.5/80-18
Rear Ag14.9-24

Fuel

Capacity12.6 gal (47.7 L)

Steering

Typetwo-post

Cab

Cabcanopy optional

Compatible Implements

ModelTypeWidthMin HP
Land Pride RCR1242Rotary Cutters42"18 hp
Land Pride RCF2060Rotary Cutters60"20 hp
Bush Hog BH115Rotary Cutters56"20 hp
Land Pride RCF2072Rotary Cutters72"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1260Rotary Cutters60"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1860Rotary Cutters60"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1872Rotary Cutters72"20 hp
BEFCO BRC-242Rotary Cutters42"20 hp
BEFCO BRC-142Rotary Cutters42"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1248Rotary Cutters48"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1548Rotary Cutters48"20 hp
BEFCO BRC-248Rotary Cutters48"25 hp
BEFCO BRC-148Rotary Cutters48"25 hp
Land Pride RCR1272Rotary Cutters72"25 hp
Bush Hog BH116Rotary Cutters68"25 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3Rotary Cutters60"25 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 2Rotary Cutters72"30 hp
BEFCO BRC-160Rotary Cutters60"30 hp
BEFCO BRC-260Rotary Cutters60"30 hp

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.

Nebraska Tests

NTTLTest #1519
May 9 to June 4, 1984 shaft Hp Barometer Air Air (kW) Hp.hr/gal Cooling gal/hr 1b/hp.hr speed inch Hg wet dry

Nebraska Tractor Test

Sound
85dB(A)
NTTLTest #1519
May 9 to June 4, 1984 shaft Hp Barometer Air Air (kW) Hp.hr/gal Cooling gal/hr 1b/hp.hr speed inch Hg wet dry

Nebraska Tractor Test

Sound
85dB(A)