The Massey Ferguson 240 is a 2WD or 4WD utility tractor from the 200 series. This tractor was manufactured by the Massey Ferguson in Coventry, England from 1980 to 1999. The MF 240 is equipped with a 2.5 L three-cylinder diesel engine and sliding gear transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears.
The Massey Ferguson 240 utility tractor used the Perkins AD3.152 engine. It is a 2.5 L, 2,491 cm2, (152.0 cu·in) three-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 91.0 mm (3.58 in) of the cylinder bore and 127.0 mm (5 in) of the piston stroke. This engine produced 46.6 PS (34.3 kW; 46.0 HP) at 2,000 rpm of maximum output power.
The MF 240 is equipped with hydrostatic power steering, mechanical drum (early versions) or differential mechanical wet disc (later versions) brakes, two-post ROPS (canopy was available as an option) and 47.7 liters (12.6 US gal.; 10.5 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
Following attachments are available for the Massey Ferguson 240 utility tractor:
- Massey Ferguson 232 loader
- Massey Ferguson 236 loader
Massey Ferguson 240 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Massey Ferguson 240 |
| Length |
2WD: 3,160 mm (124.4 in) 4WD: 3,220 mm (127.1 in) |
| Width | 1670 mm (65.7 in) |
| Height |
2WD: 2,200 mm (86.6 in) 4WD: 2,180 mm (86.4 in) |
| Wheel base |
2WD: 1,930 mm (76.0 in) 4WD: 1,950 mm (77.0 in) |
| Weight |
2WD: 1,820 kg (4,0140 lbs) 4WD: 2,080 mm (4,585 in) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 47.7 liters (12.6 US gal.; 10.5 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V |
| Cabin type | Two-post ROPS or Canopy (optional) |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Perkins AD3.152 |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 2.5 L, 2,491 cm2, (152.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 91.0 mm X 127.0 mm (3.58 in X 5 in) |
| Horsepower | 46.6 PS (34.3 kW; 46.0 HP) at 2,000 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Coolant capacity: | 9.8 L (10.4 US. qt, 8.6 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Steering type | Hydrostatic power |
| Brakes |
Mechanical drum (early version) Differential mechanical wet disc (later) |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | Sliding gear |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 30.2 kmh (18.8 mph) Reverse: 12.4 (7.7 mph) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 6.00-16 (2WD), 10.5/80-18 (4WD) |
| Rear tires | Ag: 13.6-28 (2WD), 14.9-24 (4WD) |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Caterogy | II/I |
| Control type | Position and draft control |
| Lift capacity (at ends) | – |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Rear PTO type | Live with 2-stage clutch |
| Rear PTO spped | 540 rpm |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | Open center |
| Hydraulic capacity | 32.6 L (34.45 US. qt, 28.68 Imp. qt.) |
| Valves | 2 |
| Pump flow | 9.5 gpm (36 lpm) |