Massey Ferguson 1740M 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 8 measurable specs, the New Holland Boomer 40 leads 5 categories to 2 (1 tied). Machine pages: Massey Ferguson 1740M and New Holland Boomer 40.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Massey Ferguson 1740M	New Holland Boomer 40
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	31.2 hp	▲ 34 hp
Weight (lb)	3,406 lb	▲ 3,574 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,660 lb	▲ 1,822 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,535 lb	1,345 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 106 in	104 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,000 lbf	▲ 3,257 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	12.6 gpm	▲ 13.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	14.8 mph

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Massey Ferguson 1740MNew Holland Boomer 40

Engine HPhp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

31.2 hp

▲34 hp

32 hp

GearHST

Weightlb

3,373 lb

3,406 lb

2,804 lb

2,870 lb

▲3,574 lb

12x12 Power ShuttleHSTROPS GearROPS HSTCab

Loader Liftlb

1,660 lb

▲1,822 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,535 lb

1,345 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 Ferguson1740M	New HollandBoomer 40


Engine Manufacturer	Shibaura	LS Mtron
Engine Model	N3LDI-T	L3CRV-T4
Engine Type	3-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel, liquid-cooled	3-cylinder, turbocharged, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	101.4 in³	114.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO Power	31.2 hp	Gear: 34 hp; HST: 32 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4B (final)
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Replaceable primary and inner elements
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	Electronically controlled common rail direct injection
Alternator	Not Published	ROPS: 70 A, 12 V; Cab: 85 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Engine-driven gear-type pump	Gear
Implement Flow	Not Published	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	Gear: 4.2 gpm; HST: 5.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Gear: 12.4 gpm; HST: 13.5 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	12.6 gpm	Gear: 12.4 gpm; HST: 13.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	12.1 gpm	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Cab: 1 pair	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 3	Up to 2 (second valve optional)

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.56 gal	ROPS: 10.5 gal; Cab: 12.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	6.34 qt	7.5 qt
Crankcase Capacity	4.86 qt	5.8 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	12x12 Power Shuttle: 8.18 gal; HST: 7.4 gal	8.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	7.9 qt	6.87 qt

PTO Type	Independent, with soft-start feature	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement
PTO Rear	540 rpm (6-spline)	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2,000 rpm	Standard (2000 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I with extendable ball ends	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,535 lb	1,345 lb
Lift Control Type	Draft control optional	Position control (draft control optional)

Transmission Type	12 x 12 power shuttle or 3-range hydrostatic	Gear: 12x12 synchronized shuttle shift (SSS); HST: 3-range hydrostatic, dual pedal
No. of Speeds	12x12 Power Shuttle: 12F / 12R; HST: 3-range infinite	Gear: 12F/12R; HST: 3-range
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Gear: 14.2 mph; HST: 14.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Gear: 13.63 mph; HST: 13.60 mph
Clutch	Single stage dry type	Gear: dry single disc (9.4 in); HST: n/a
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical engagement via right side heel pedal	Mechanical rear differential lock (pedal)

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Internal wet disc brakes, independent foot pedals	Wet multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Suspended seat with armrests and seat belts (vinyl on ROPS, cloth on cab), tilt steering	ROPS: adjustable suspension seat (fore/aft, weight and height adjustment); Cab: cloth seat with weight control, easy fore/aft movement and adjustable armrests
Front Axle Type	Cast-steel 4WD front axle, center driveline, bevel-gear final drives	Four-wheel drive (FWD)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	64.2 in	66.4 in
Wheelbase	69.7 in	66 in
Ground Clearance	15.4 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	9.2 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	99.2 in	92.7 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	91.3 in	90 in
Overall Length	122.0 in	119 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	12x12 Power Shuttle: 3,373 lb; HST: 3,406 lb	ROPS Gear: 2,804 lb; ROPS HST: 2,870 lb; Cab: 3,574 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Agricultural, Turf, Industrial, Snow	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	8-16	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4x24	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	27x8.50-15	25x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	10-16.5	25x8.50-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	17.5L-24	43x16.00-20

Quick Attach Loader System	DL125: Pin-on (skid steer quick attach optional)	Tool-free loader mount; optional skid-steer quick-attach plates
Loader Model	DL125	250TLA
Loader Lift Height	DL125: 106 in (at pivot pin)	250TLA: 104 in (at pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	DL125: 1,660 lb (at pivot pin, full height)	250TLA: 1,822 lb (at bucket pivot pin, max height)
Loader Breakout Force	DL125: 3,000 lb (at pivot pin)	250TLA: 3,257 lb (at bucket pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Five-year powertrain warranty	Basic 2 years or 750 hours; powertrain 4 more years (6 years or 1,500 hours total)

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

Which has more horsepower, the Massey Ferguson 1740M or the New Holland Boomer 40?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 40 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Massey Ferguson 1740M or the New Holland Boomer 40?: The New Holland Boomer 40 leads on pto hp at 34 hp hp, compared to 31.2 hp hp for the Massey Ferguson 1740M.
Which is heavier, the Massey Ferguson 1740M or the New Holland Boomer 40?: The New Holland Boomer 40 leads on weight at 3,574 lb lb, compared to 3,406 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 1740M.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Massey Ferguson 1740M or the New Holland Boomer 40?: The New Holland Boomer 40 leads on loader lift at 1,822 lb lb, compared to 1,660 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 1740M.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Massey Ferguson 1740M or the New Holland Boomer 40?: The Massey Ferguson 1740M leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,535 lb lb, compared to 1,345 lb lb for the New Holland Boomer 40.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Massey Ferguson 1740M	New Holland Boomer 40
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	31.2 hp	▲ 34 hp
Weight (lb)	3,406 lb	▲ 3,574 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,660 lb	▲ 1,822 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,535 lb	1,345 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 106 in	104 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,000 lbf	▲ 3,257 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	12.6 gpm	▲ 13.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	14.8 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Massey Ferguson 1740MNew Holland Boomer 40

Engine HPhp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

31.2 hp

▲34 hp

32 hp

GearHST

Weightlb

3,373 lb

3,406 lb

2,804 lb

2,870 lb

▲3,574 lb

12x12 Power ShuttleHSTROPS GearROPS HSTCab

Loader Liftlb

1,660 lb

▲1,822 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,535 lb

1,345 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 Ferguson1740M	New HollandBoomer 40


Engine Manufacturer	Shibaura	LS Mtron
Engine Model	N3LDI-T	L3CRV-T4
Engine Type	3-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel, liquid-cooled	3-cylinder, turbocharged, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	101.4 in³	114.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO Power	31.2 hp	Gear: 34 hp; HST: 32 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4B (final)
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Replaceable primary and inner elements
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	Electronically controlled common rail direct injection
Alternator	Not Published	ROPS: 70 A, 12 V; Cab: 85 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Engine-driven gear-type pump	Gear
Implement Flow	Not Published	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	Gear: 4.2 gpm; HST: 5.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Gear: 12.4 gpm; HST: 13.5 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	12.6 gpm	Gear: 12.4 gpm; HST: 13.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	12.1 gpm	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Cab: 1 pair	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 3	Up to 2 (second valve optional)

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.56 gal	ROPS: 10.5 gal; Cab: 12.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	6.34 qt	7.5 qt
Crankcase Capacity	4.86 qt	5.8 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	12x12 Power Shuttle: 8.18 gal; HST: 7.4 gal	8.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	7.9 qt	6.87 qt

PTO Type	Independent, with soft-start feature	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement
PTO Rear	540 rpm (6-spline)	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2,000 rpm	Standard (2000 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I with extendable ball ends	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,535 lb	1,345 lb
Lift Control Type	Draft control optional	Position control (draft control optional)

Transmission Type	12 x 12 power shuttle or 3-range hydrostatic	Gear: 12x12 synchronized shuttle shift (SSS); HST: 3-range hydrostatic, dual pedal
No. of Speeds	12x12 Power Shuttle: 12F / 12R; HST: 3-range infinite	Gear: 12F/12R; HST: 3-range
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Gear: 14.2 mph; HST: 14.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Gear: 13.63 mph; HST: 13.60 mph
Clutch	Single stage dry type	Gear: dry single disc (9.4 in); HST: n/a
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical engagement via right side heel pedal	Mechanical rear differential lock (pedal)

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Internal wet disc brakes, independent foot pedals	Wet multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Suspended seat with armrests and seat belts (vinyl on ROPS, cloth on cab), tilt steering	ROPS: adjustable suspension seat (fore/aft, weight and height adjustment); Cab: cloth seat with weight control, easy fore/aft movement and adjustable armrests
Front Axle Type	Cast-steel 4WD front axle, center driveline, bevel-gear final drives	Four-wheel drive (FWD)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	64.2 in	66.4 in
Wheelbase	69.7 in	66 in
Ground Clearance	15.4 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	9.2 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	99.2 in	92.7 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	91.3 in	90 in
Overall Length	122.0 in	119 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	12x12 Power Shuttle: 3,373 lb; HST: 3,406 lb	ROPS Gear: 2,804 lb; ROPS HST: 2,870 lb; Cab: 3,574 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Agricultural, Turf, Industrial, Snow	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	8-16	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4x24	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	27x8.50-15	25x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	10-16.5	25x8.50-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	17.5L-24	43x16.00-20

Quick Attach Loader System	DL125: Pin-on (skid steer quick attach optional)	Tool-free loader mount; optional skid-steer quick-attach plates
Loader Model	DL125	250TLA
Loader Lift Height	DL125: 106 in (at pivot pin)	250TLA: 104 in (at pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	DL125: 1,660 lb (at pivot pin, full height)	250TLA: 1,822 lb (at bucket pivot pin, max height)
Loader Breakout Force	DL125: 3,000 lb (at pivot pin)	250TLA: 3,257 lb (at bucket pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Five-year powertrain warranty	Basic 2 years or 750 hours; powertrain 4 more years (6 years or 1,500 hours total)

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

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

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

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

The New Holland Boomer 40 leads on pto hp at 34 hp hp, compared to 31.2 hp hp for the Massey Ferguson 1740M.

Which is heavier, the Massey Ferguson 1740M or the New Holland Boomer 40?

The New Holland Boomer 40 leads on weight at 3,574 lb lb, compared to 3,406 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 1740M.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Massey Ferguson 1740M or the New Holland Boomer 40?

The New Holland Boomer 40 leads on loader lift at 1,822 lb lb, compared to 1,660 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 1740M.

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

The Massey Ferguson 1740M leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,535 lb lb, compared to 1,345 lb lb for the New Holland Boomer 40.

Massey Ferguson 1740M vs New Holland Boomer 40

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