Massey Ferguson industrial tractors

Massey Ferguson 40B

The Massey Ferguson 40B is an industrial tractor produced from 1976 to 1982. It features a Perkins 3.3L 4-cylinder diesel engine delivering 54 hp net and 59 hp gross power. The tractor offers multiple transmission options including 6-speed manual shuttle, 4-speed power shuttle, and 8-speed gear transmissions. It has two-wheel drive with outboard planetary final drives and mechanical rear differential lock. The hydrostatic power steering and mechanical wet disc brakes provide good control. The 40B has a fuel capacity of 18.5 gallons and an open center hydraulic system with 13 gallons capacity and 2500 psi pressure. The rear live PTO operates at 540 RPM at 2000 engine RPM. Dimensions include an 84 inch wheelbase, 128 inch length (tractor), and 81 inch width. The tractor weighs 7,140 lbs shipping weight. Attachments include the 34A front-end loader with 3,300 lbs lift capacity and 0.75 cubic yard bucket. The 40B is a versatile industrial tractor suitable for loader and backhoe applications.
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Model40B

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 40B

Power
Engine (net)54 hp (40.3 kW)
Engine (gross)59 hp (44.0 kW)
Engine
Typediesel
ModelPerkins D4.203
Torque159 lb-ft (215.6 Nm)
Coolingliquid-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders4-cylinder
Rated RPM2000
Torque RPM2000
Air cleanerdual dry element
Bore/Stroke3.6x5.0 inches (91 x 127 mm)
Compression17.5:1
Power (net)54 hp (40.3 kW)
Displacement203.5 ci (3.3 L)
Oil capacity8.5 qts (8.0 L)
Power (gross)59 hp (44.0 kW)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity11 qts (10.4 L)
Weight
Shipping7,140 lbs (3238 kg)
Max front axle15,000 lbs (dynamic) (6804 kg), 30,000 lbs (static) (13608 kg)
Capacity
Fuel18.5 gal (70.0 L)
Steering2 qts (1.9 L)
Hydraulic system13 gal (49.2 L)
Electrical
Battery AH95
Battery volts12
Charging amps37
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity13 gal (49.2 L)
Pressure2500 psi (172.4 bar)
Total flow22 gpm (loader) (83.3 lpm)
Steering capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Mechanical
ROPSTwo-post ROPS. Optional canopy.
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDifferential mechanical wet disc brakes
Steeringhydrostatic power
Final drivesoutboard planetary
Differential lockmechanical rear
Production
TypeIndustrial tractor
Variants40B backhoe-loader
Years made1976 - 1982
Attachments
Loader34A Loader
Dump time1.5s
Dump angle48°
Lower time1.5s
Raise time3s
Bucket width79 inches (200 cm)
Lift capacity3,300 lbs lift (full at pin) (1496 kg)
Breakout force5,500 lbs breakout (2494 kg)
Reach (dumped)25 inches (63 cm)
Reach (ground)73 inches (185 cm)
Bucket capacity0.75 cu yd (0.6 cu m)
Height (at pin)125 inches (317 cm)
Clearance (dumped)103 inches (261 cm)
Rollback (ground line)32°
Transmission
Type (gear)gear
Gears (gear)8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch (gear)dry feramic
Instant Reverseyes
Oil capacity (gear)44 qts (41.6 L)
Transmission options6-speed manual shuttle, 4-speed power shuttle, 8-speed gear
Type (power shuttle)power shuttle
Gears (power shuttle)4 forward and reverse
Type (manual shuttle)manual shuttle
Gears (manual shuttle)6 forward and reverse
Clutch (manual shuttle)dry feramic
Oil capacity (power shuttle)48 qts (45.4 L)
Oil capacity (manual shuttle)42 qts (39.7 L)
Dimensions & Tires
Width81 inches (205 cm)
Length128 inches (tractor) (325 cm), 183 inches (loader tractor) (464 cm)
Rear tire16.9x24, 17.5Lx24, 18.4x24
Wheelbase84 inches (213 cm)
Front tire11Lx15, 7.50x16, 8.00x16
Rear tread62 inches (157 cm)
Front tread61 inches (154 cm)
Ground clearance16 inches (40 cm)
Height (steering wheel)62 inches (157 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOlive
Engine RPM540@2000
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Rear PTO (power shuttle)independent