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) |