Massey Ferguson 240 utility tractor: review and specs

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)

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