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

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

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

The Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,646 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A.

Case IH Farmall Compact 40A vs Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M

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

Across 3 measurable specs, the Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M leads 2 categories to 0 (1 tied). Machine pages: Case IH Farmall Compact 40A and Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M.

Want a third or fourth machine in the mix? Open this matchup in the comparison tool and add up to two more.

Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall Compact 40A	Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	34 hp	—
Loader Lift (lb)	890 lb	—
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 2,646 lb
Lift Height (in)	98 in	—
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,900 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.2 gpm	▲ 11 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall Compact 40AMassey Ferguson MF 1740 M

Engine HPhp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

34 hp

—

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

890 lb

—

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,433 lb

▲2,646 lb

at pin

Share↓ Image 𝕏 f ✉

Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	Case IHFarmall Compact 40A	Massey FergusonMF 1740 M


PTO Power	34 hp	Not Published
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged	3-cylinder turbocharged diesel
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct Injection	Not Published
Displacement	115.9 in³	111.4 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	Not Published	2500 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Manufacturer	Not Published	Massey Ferguson (AGCO)
Engine Power (Gross)	40 hp	40 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Stage V

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	2 years bumper-to-bumper + 4 years powertrain (6 years total)	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	11.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open-centre
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	2

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540/750 (540E) rpm
PTO Type	Independent 540-rpm rear PTO with electro-hydraulic engagement (standard)	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	2,646 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional mid-mount PTO; 2,000 rpm	Standard
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,433 lb @ 24 in behind ball ends	Not Published

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	315/80D-16
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	24X8.50-12
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	13.6-16
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	21X10.50-12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	9.5-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	7-14

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	Not Published	9.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	Up to 98 in	Not Published
Loader Breakout Force	Up to 1,900 lb	Not Published
Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Not Published
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	Up to 890 lb	Not Published

Clutch	Not Published	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	12F/12R (mechanical); infinite ground speeds (HST)	Not Published
Transmission Type	12x12 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift (standard); 3-range hydrostatic (HST) (optional)	Hydrostatic
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Differential lock

Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Not Published	Not Published
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	Not Published	CAB: 66.7 in; ROPS: 76.0 in
Overall Width	Not Published	CAB: 55.7 in; ROPS: 53.9 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	96.7 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	85.6 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	CAB: 121.7 in; ROPS: 135.0 in

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

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A or the Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 40 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A or the Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M?: The Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,646 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A.