Case IH Farmall 40C Gear 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 4 categories to 3 (1 tied). Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 40C Gear and Massey Ferguson 1740M.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 40C Gear	Massey Ferguson 1740M
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 34 hp	31.2 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 3,803 lb	3,406 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,000 lb	1,660 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 2,535 lb
Lift Height (in)	105 in	▲ 106 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,640 lbf	▲ 3,000 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.2 gpm	▲ 12.6 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.2 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 40C GearMassey Ferguson 1740M

Engine HPhp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

▲34 hp

31.2 hp

Weightlb

▲3,803 lb

3,373 lb

3,406 lb

12x12 Power ShuttleHST

Loader Liftlb

▲2,000 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 40C Gear	Massey Ferguson1740M


Engine Manufacturer	Not Published	Shibaura
Engine Model	Not Published	Shibaura N3LDI-T
Engine Type	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged	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	Not Published	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Replaceable dry element	Dry
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	Common rail direct injection
Alternator	70 A	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Engine-driven gear-type pump
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	11.0 gpm
Steering Flow	4.2 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	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	2	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Up to 3

Fuel Tank Capacity	12.4 gal	10.56 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	6.34 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	4.86 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	12x12 Power Shuttle: 8.18 gal; HST: 7.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	7.9 qt

PTO Type	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent, with soft-start feature
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (1-3/8 in 6-spline)
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2000 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	12 x 12 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift	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)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	dry clutch	Single stage dry type
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Mechanical engagement via right side heel pedal

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet multi-disc	Internal wet disc brakes, individual control via independent foot pedals
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe cloth seat with adjustable suspension	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	128.1 in	122.0 in
Overall Width	66.4 in	64.2 in
Wheelbase	66 in	69.7 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	15.4 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	99.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	93.3 in	91.3 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,803 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; R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	8-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	12.4x24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	27x8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	10-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	17.5L-24

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L350A)	DL125: Pin-on (skid steer quick attach optional)
Loader Model	L350A	DL125
Loader Lift Height	105 in	DL125: 106 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,000 lb	DL125: 1,660 lb
Loader Breakout Force	2,640 lbf	DL125: 3,000 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year (72-month) extended warranty: 2-year bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years powertrain	5-year powertrain warranty

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Case IH Farmall 40C Gear vs Massey Ferguson 1740M: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 40C Gear 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 40C Gear or the Massey Ferguson 1740M?: The Case IH Farmall 40C Gear 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 40C Gear or the Massey Ferguson 1740M?: The Case IH Farmall 40C Gear leads on weight at 3,803 lb lb, compared to 3,406 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 1740M.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 40C Gear or the Massey Ferguson 1740M?: The Case IH Farmall 40C Gear leads on loader lift at 2,000 lb lb, compared to 1,660 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 1740M.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 40C Gear 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 40C Gear.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 40C Gear	Massey Ferguson 1740M
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 34 hp	31.2 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 3,803 lb	3,406 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,000 lb	1,660 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 2,535 lb
Lift Height (in)	105 in	▲ 106 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,640 lbf	▲ 3,000 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.2 gpm	▲ 12.6 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.2 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 40C GearMassey Ferguson 1740M

Engine HPhp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

▲34 hp

31.2 hp

Weightlb

▲3,803 lb

3,373 lb

3,406 lb

12x12 Power ShuttleHST

Loader Liftlb

▲2,000 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 40C Gear	Massey Ferguson1740M


Engine Manufacturer	Not Published	Shibaura
Engine Model	Not Published	Shibaura N3LDI-T
Engine Type	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged	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	Not Published	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Replaceable dry element	Dry
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	Common rail direct injection
Alternator	70 A	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Engine-driven gear-type pump
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	11.0 gpm
Steering Flow	4.2 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	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	2	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Up to 3

Fuel Tank Capacity	12.4 gal	10.56 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	6.34 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	4.86 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	12x12 Power Shuttle: 8.18 gal; HST: 7.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	7.9 qt

PTO Type	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent, with soft-start feature
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (1-3/8 in 6-spline)
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2000 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	12 x 12 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift	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)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	dry clutch	Single stage dry type
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Mechanical engagement via right side heel pedal

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet multi-disc	Internal wet disc brakes, individual control via independent foot pedals
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe cloth seat with adjustable suspension	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	128.1 in	122.0 in
Overall Width	66.4 in	64.2 in
Wheelbase	66 in	69.7 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	15.4 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	99.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	93.3 in	91.3 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,803 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; R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	8-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	12.4x24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	27x8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	10-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	17.5L-24

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L350A)	DL125: Pin-on (skid steer quick attach optional)
Loader Model	L350A	DL125
Loader Lift Height	105 in	DL125: 106 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,000 lb	DL125: 1,660 lb
Loader Breakout Force	2,640 lbf	DL125: 3,000 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year (72-month) extended warranty: 2-year bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years powertrain	5-year powertrain warranty

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Case IH Farmall 40C Gear vs Massey Ferguson 1740M: Quick Answers

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

The Case IH Farmall 40C Gear 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 40C Gear or the Massey Ferguson 1740M?

The Case IH Farmall 40C Gear leads on weight at 3,803 lb lb, compared to 3,406 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 1740M.

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

The Case IH Farmall 40C Gear leads on loader lift at 2,000 lb lb, compared to 1,660 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 1740M.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 40C Gear 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 40C Gear.

Case IH Farmall 40C Gear vs Massey Ferguson 1740M

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