Which has more horsepower, the Kubota LX4020 or the Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M?

The Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M leads on engine hp at 40 hp hp, compared to 39.8 hp hp for the Kubota LX4020.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota LX4020 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 1,962 lb lb for the Kubota LX4020.

Kubota LX4020 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 3 categories to 0. Machine pages: Kubota LX4020 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	Kubota LX4020	Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M
Engine HP (hp)	39.8 hp	▲ 40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	32.6 hp	—
Loader Lift (lb)	1,100 lb	—
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,962 lb	▲ 2,646 lb
Lift Height (in)	87.6 in	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	9.5 gpm	▲ 11 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	17 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota LX4020Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M

Engine HPhp

39.8 hp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

32.6 hp

—

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,100 lb

—

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,962 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	KubotaLX4020	Massey FergusonMF 1740 M


PTO Power	32.6 hp	Not Published
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published
Air Cleaner	6 inch paper filter (with dual element)	Not Published
Engine Type	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle, diesel, turbocharged	3-cylinder turbocharged diesel
Fuel System	Not Published	Not Published
Displacement	91.4 in³	111.4 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Rated Engine Speed	2700 rpm	2500 rpm
Cooling System Type	Pressurized radiator	Not Published
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Massey Ferguson (AGCO)
Engine Power (Gross)	39.8 hp	40 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Stage V

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

Warranty Length & Coverage	Non-Commercial Home & Residential Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 72 months or 2000 hours. Commercial Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 36 months or 2000 hours.	Not Published

Pump Type	Dual pump	Not Published
Steering Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	Not Published	11.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.5 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open-centre
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.5 gpm	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	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control valve	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	2535 lb	2,646 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	2460 rpm	Standard
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1962 lb	Not Published

R3 Turf - Rear	Option 1: 13.6-16; Option 2: 16.6-16	315/80D-16
R3 Turf - Front	24X8.50-14	24X8.50-12
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Applicable	13.6-16
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Applicable	21X10.50-12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	320/85D16	9.5-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	180/85D12	7-14

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	5.0 qt	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 gal	9.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	5.5 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	87.6 in	Not Published
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	Not Published
Quick Attach Loader System	Front Loader (LA545 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler (STD); Swift-tach (OPT))	Not Published
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1100 lb	Not Published

Clutch	N/A	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	Not Published
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission	Hydrostatic
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	17.0 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	13.0 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock standard	Differential lock

Brakes	Multi-plate wet disk	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	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	Seat Type: Deluxe; Seat Suspension: Adjustable	Not Published

Wheelbase	66.7 in	CAB: 66.7 in; ROPS: 76.0 in
Overall Width	53.7 in	CAB: 55.7 in; ROPS: 53.9 in
Ground Clearance	8.9 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	88.2 in	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

Kubota LX4020 vs Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota LX4020 or the Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M?: The Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M leads on engine hp at 40 hp hp, compared to 39.8 hp hp for the Kubota LX4020.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota LX4020 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 1,962 lb lb for the Kubota LX4020.