Which has more horsepower, the Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M or the New Holland Boomer 40?

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

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M or the New Holland Boomer 40?

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 New Holland Boomer 40.

Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M vs New Holland Boomer 40

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, this matchup is a dead heat: 1 categories to the Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M, 1 to the New Holland Boomer 40, 1 tied. Machine pages: Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M and New Holland Boomer 40.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M	New Holland Boomer 40
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	—	32 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	—	1,822 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,646 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	—	104 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	—	2,444 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	11 gpm	▲ 13.8 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	—	14.8 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Massey Ferguson MF 1740 MNew Holland Boomer 40

Engine HPhp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

—

32 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

—

1,822 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,646 lb

1,433 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	New HollandBoomer 40


PTO Power	Not Published	32 hp
Alternator	Not Published	70 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	3-cylinder turbocharged diesel	Not Published
Fuel System	Not Published	CRDI
Displacement	111.4 in³	0.1 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson (AGCO)	LS Mtron
Engine Power (Gross)	40 hp	40 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Stage V	T4B Final

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

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	6-year Boomer Guard Limited Warranty (2-year full + 4-year powertrain)

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear
Steering Flow	Not Published	HST: 5.6 gpm; Gear: 4.2 gpm
Implement Flow	11.0 gpm	8.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	HST: 13.8 gpm; Gear: 12.4 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open-centre	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	HST: 13.8 gpm; Gear: 12.4 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1 or 2
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2	Not Published

PTO Rear	540/750 (540E) rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Not Published	Independent (wet clutch, switch-actuated)
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,646 lb	1808 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard	Standard
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	1433 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	315/80D-16	41X14.00-20
R3 Turf - Front	24X8.50-12	25X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	13.6-16	43X16.00X20; 43X16-20
R4 Industrial - Front	21X10.50-12	25X8.50-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	9.5-24	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	7.0-14

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	9.5 gal	ROPS: 10.5 gal; CAB: 12.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	Not Published	104 in
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	2444 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	250TLA: New Holland Quick Mount; optional skid steer quick attach
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	Not Published	1822 lb

Clutch	Not Applicable	Gear: Dry single disc; HST: Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	Not Published	HST: 3-range; Gear: 12F/12R
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic	HST: 3-range hydrostatic; Gear: 12x12 synchronized shuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	HST: 14.8 mph; Gear: 14.2 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	Mechanical rear differential lock

Brakes	Not Published	Wet disc
Steering	Not Published	Power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Four-wheel drive (4WD)
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	66 in
Overall Width	CAB: 55.7 in; ROPS: 53.9 in	66.4 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	96.7 in	97.1 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	85.6 in	94 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	CAB: 121.7 in; ROPS: 135.0 in	119 in

Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M vs New Holland Boomer 40: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M or the New Holland Boomer 40?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 40 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Massey Ferguson MF 1740 M or the New Holland Boomer 40?: 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 New Holland Boomer 40.