Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical vs Massey Ferguson 1740M

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 8 measurable specs, the Massey Ferguson 1740M leads 6 categories to 1 (1 tied). Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical and Massey Ferguson 1740M.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical	Massey Ferguson 1740M
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 34 hp	31.2 hp
Weight (lb)	3,067 lb	▲ 3,406 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,250 lb	▲ 1,660 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 2,535 lb
Lift Height (in)	98.4 in	▲ 106 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,913 lbf	▲ 3,000 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	12.4 gpm	▲ 12.6 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.2 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 40A MechanicalMassey Ferguson 1740M

Engine HPhp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

▲34 hp

31.2 hp

Weightlb

3,067 lb

3,373 lb

▲3,406 lb

12x12 Power ShuttleHST

Loader Liftlb

1,250 lb

▲1,660 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,433 lb

▲2,535 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Case IHFarmall 40A Mechanical	Massey Ferguson1740M


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	Shibaura
Engine Model	L3C19-T4	Shibaura N3LDI-T
Engine Type	3-cylinder, turbocharged diesel, Tier 4 B/Final	3-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel, liquid-cooled
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	116 in³	101.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO Power	34 hp	31.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Pressurized liquid cooling with recirculating bypass	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry
Fuel System	High pressure common rail	Common rail direct injection
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	Not Published

Pump Type	Gear	Engine-driven gear-type pump
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	11.0 gpm
Steering Flow	4.2 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	12.4 gpm (8.2 + 4.2, computed)	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	12.6 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	12.1 gpm
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	Up to 3

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.4 gal	10.56 gal
Coolant Capacity	7.5 qt	6.34 qt
Crankcase Capacity	5.8 qt	4.86 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	8.5 gal	12x12 Power Shuttle: 8.18 gal; HST: 7.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	6.9 qt	7.9 qt

PTO Type	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent, with soft-start feature
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (1-3/8 in 6-spline)
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2,000 rpm	Optional, 2,000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I with extendable ball ends
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	2,646 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,433 lb	2,535 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC)	Position and draft control

Transmission Type	12x12 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift (dry clutch) (standard)	12 x 12 power shuttle or 3-range hydrostatic
No. of Speeds	12 forward, 12 reverse	12x12 Power Shuttle: 12F / 12R; HST: 3-range infinite
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.2 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	13.63 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Dry clutch	Single stage dry type
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock	Mechanical engagement via right side heel pedal

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disc, mechanical actuation	Internal wet disc brakes, individual control via independent foot pedals
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	Deluxe suspended seat with armrests and seatbelts (vinyl seat on ROPS, cloth seat on cab), tilt steering
Front Axle Type	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)	Cast steel 4WD front axle with center drive line and bevel-gear final drives
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	145.2 in	122.0 in
Overall Width	66.5 in	64.2 in
Wheelbase	67.2 in	69.7 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	15.4 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	123 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	87.6 in	99.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	68.2 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	91.3 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,067 lb	12x12 Power Shuttle: 3,373 lb; HST: 3,406 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 agricultural, R3 turf, or R4 industrial (R4 standard)	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	7x14	8-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	12.4x24
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.50-14	27x8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.50-14	10-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	17.5L-24

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	DL125: Pin-on (skid steer quick attach optional)
Loader Model	L340A	DL125
Loader Lift Height	98.4 in	DL125: 106 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,250 lb	DL125: 1,660 lb
Loader Breakout Force	1913 lb	DL125: 3,000 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year extended warranty: 2 years bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years of powertrain protection	5-year powertrain warranty

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Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical vs Massey Ferguson 1740M: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical or the Massey Ferguson 1740M?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 40 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical or the Massey Ferguson 1740M?: The Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical leads on pto hp at 34 hp hp, compared to 31.2 hp hp for the Massey Ferguson 1740M.
Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical or the Massey Ferguson 1740M?: The Massey Ferguson 1740M leads on weight at 3,406 lb lb, compared to 3,067 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical or the Massey Ferguson 1740M?: The Massey Ferguson 1740M leads on loader lift at 1,660 lb lb, compared to 1,250 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical or the Massey Ferguson 1740M?: The Massey Ferguson 1740M leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,535 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical	Massey Ferguson 1740M
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 34 hp	31.2 hp
Weight (lb)	3,067 lb	▲ 3,406 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,250 lb	▲ 1,660 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 2,535 lb
Lift Height (in)	98.4 in	▲ 106 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,913 lbf	▲ 3,000 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	12.4 gpm	▲ 12.6 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.2 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 40A MechanicalMassey Ferguson 1740M

Engine HPhp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

▲34 hp

31.2 hp

Weightlb

3,067 lb

3,373 lb

▲3,406 lb

12x12 Power ShuttleHST

Loader Liftlb

1,250 lb

▲1,660 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,433 lb

▲2,535 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Case IHFarmall 40A Mechanical	Massey Ferguson1740M


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	Shibaura
Engine Model	L3C19-T4	Shibaura N3LDI-T
Engine Type	3-cylinder, turbocharged diesel, Tier 4 B/Final	3-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel, liquid-cooled
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	116 in³	101.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO Power	34 hp	31.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Pressurized liquid cooling with recirculating bypass	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry
Fuel System	High pressure common rail	Common rail direct injection
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	Not Published

Pump Type	Gear	Engine-driven gear-type pump
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	11.0 gpm
Steering Flow	4.2 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	12.4 gpm (8.2 + 4.2, computed)	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	12.6 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	12.1 gpm
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	Up to 3

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.4 gal	10.56 gal
Coolant Capacity	7.5 qt	6.34 qt
Crankcase Capacity	5.8 qt	4.86 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	8.5 gal	12x12 Power Shuttle: 8.18 gal; HST: 7.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	6.9 qt	7.9 qt

PTO Type	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent, with soft-start feature
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (1-3/8 in 6-spline)
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2,000 rpm	Optional, 2,000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I with extendable ball ends
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	2,646 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,433 lb	2,535 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC)	Position and draft control

Transmission Type	12x12 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift (dry clutch) (standard)	12 x 12 power shuttle or 3-range hydrostatic
No. of Speeds	12 forward, 12 reverse	12x12 Power Shuttle: 12F / 12R; HST: 3-range infinite
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.2 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	13.63 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Dry clutch	Single stage dry type
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock	Mechanical engagement via right side heel pedal

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disc, mechanical actuation	Internal wet disc brakes, individual control via independent foot pedals
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	Deluxe suspended seat with armrests and seatbelts (vinyl seat on ROPS, cloth seat on cab), tilt steering
Front Axle Type	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)	Cast steel 4WD front axle with center drive line and bevel-gear final drives
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	145.2 in	122.0 in
Overall Width	66.5 in	64.2 in
Wheelbase	67.2 in	69.7 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	15.4 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	123 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	87.6 in	99.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	68.2 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	91.3 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,067 lb	12x12 Power Shuttle: 3,373 lb; HST: 3,406 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 agricultural, R3 turf, or R4 industrial (R4 standard)	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	7x14	8-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	12.4x24
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.50-14	27x8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.50-14	10-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	17.5L-24

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	DL125: Pin-on (skid steer quick attach optional)
Loader Model	L340A	DL125
Loader Lift Height	98.4 in	DL125: 106 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,250 lb	DL125: 1,660 lb
Loader Breakout Force	1913 lb	DL125: 3,000 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year extended warranty: 2 years bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years of powertrain protection	5-year powertrain warranty

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Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical vs Massey Ferguson 1740M: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical or the Massey Ferguson 1740M?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 40 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical or the Massey Ferguson 1740M?

The Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical leads on pto hp at 34 hp hp, compared to 31.2 hp hp for the Massey Ferguson 1740M.

Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical or the Massey Ferguson 1740M?

The Massey Ferguson 1740M leads on weight at 3,406 lb lb, compared to 3,067 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical or the Massey Ferguson 1740M?

The Massey Ferguson 1740M leads on loader lift at 1,660 lb lb, compared to 1,250 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical or the Massey Ferguson 1740M?

The Massey Ferguson 1740M leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,535 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical.

Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical vs Massey Ferguson 1740M

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