Which has more horsepower, the Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M or the Massey Ferguson MF 240 XTRA?

The Massey Ferguson MF 240 XTRA leads on engine hp at 47 hp hp, compared to 40 hp hp for the Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M or the Massey Ferguson MF 240 XTRA?

The Massey Ferguson MF 240 XTRA leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,197 lb lb, compared to 2,646 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M.

Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M vs Massey Ferguson MF 240 XTRA

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 240 XTRA leads 2 categories to 1. Machine pages: Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M and Massey Ferguson MF 240 XTRA.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M	Massey Ferguson MF 240 XTRA
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	▲ 47 hp
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,646 lb	▲ 3,197 lb
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 11 gpm	10 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	—	18.6 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Massey Ferguson MF 1740 MMassey Ferguson MF 240 XTRA

Engine HPhp

40 hp

▲47 hp

PTO HPhp

—

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

—

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,646 lb

▲3,197 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	Massey FergusonMF 1740 M	Massey FergusonMF 240 XTRA


PTO Power	Not Published	Not Published
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry Type / Oil Bath
Engine Type	3-cylinder turbocharged diesel	3-cylinder diesel
Fuel System	Not Published	Not Published
Displacement	111.4 in³	152.6 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2000 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson (AGCO)	Simpson
Engine Power (Gross)	40 hp	47 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Stage V	Not Published

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

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Scotch yoke pump (rear axle mounted)
Steering Flow	Not Published	5.3 gpm
Implement Flow	11.0 gpm	4.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	10.0 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open-centre	Open centre
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	10.0 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2	Not Published

PTO Rear	540/750 (540E) rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Not Published	Live PTO
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Ferguson System
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,646 lb	3,197 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	Not Published

R3 Turf - Rear	315/80D-16	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	24X8.50-12	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural
R4 Industrial - Rear	13.6-16	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	21X10.50-12	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	9.5-24	12.4X24; 13.6X28
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	6.00X16

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	9.5 gal	12.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	Not Published	Not Published
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	Not Published
Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Not Published
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	Not Published	Not Published

Clutch	Not Applicable	Dual Dry Plate
No. of Speeds	Not Published	8F / 2R
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic	Sliding mesh gearbox
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	18.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	Mechanical differential lock (foot pedal)

Brakes	Not Published	Oil immersed, mechanical actuation
Steering	Not Published	Hydrostatic
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	CAB: 66.7 in; ROPS: 76.0 in	74.4 in
Overall Width	CAB: 55.7 in; ROPS: 53.9 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	96.7 in	85.4 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	85.6 in	Not Published
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	CAB: 121.7 in; ROPS: 135.0 in	126.4 in

Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M vs Massey Ferguson MF 240 XTRA: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M or the Massey Ferguson MF 240 XTRA?: The Massey Ferguson MF 240 XTRA leads on engine hp at 47 hp hp, compared to 40 hp hp for the Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M or the Massey Ferguson MF 240 XTRA?: The Massey Ferguson MF 240 XTRA leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,197 lb lb, compared to 2,646 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M.