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Massey Ferguson 240

The Massey Ferguson 240 is a utility tractor produced from 1980 to 1999 as part of the 200 Series. It was built in Coventry, England, with North American production starting in 1983. It features a Perkins 2.5L 3-cylinder diesel engine producing 46 hp, an 8-speed sliding gear transmission, and options for two- or four-wheel drive. The tractor includes power steering, mechanical drum or wet disc brakes depending on the model year, and a two-post ROPS with optional canopy. It has a fuel capacity of 12.6 gallons and an open hydraulic system with 8.6 gallons capacity. The Massey Ferguson 240 supports rear PTO live with a 540 rpm type and has a rear hitch with position and draft control. It can be equipped with Massey Ferguson 232 or 832 loaders for the 2WD version. Dimensions vary slightly between 2WD and 4WD models, with weights ranging from 4015 to 4585 pounds.
Massey Ferguson 240tractorspecificationsPerkins 2.5L engineutility tractor200 Series46 hp8-speed transmission2WD4WDloaders
Power46 hp
Founded1980 - 1999
Model240

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 240

Power

Engine power:46 hp (34.3 kW)
PTO (tested):34.77 hp (25.9 kW)
PTO (claimed):41 hp (30.6 kW)
Drawbar (tested):28.69 hp (21.4 kW)

Tires

4WD tires:Front: 10.5/80-18. Rear: 14.9-24 (4WD)
Standard tires (ag):Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-28 (2WD)

Engine

Type:diesel
Model:Perkins AD3.152
Power:46 hp (34.3 kW)
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:3-cylinder
Rated RPM:2000
Air cleaner:dual dry element
Bore/Stroke:3.60x5.00 inches (91 x 127 mm)
Pre-heating:ether (optional), block heater (optional)
Displacement:152 ci (2.5 L)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:10.4 qts (9.8 L)

Weight

2WD:4015 lbs (1821 kg)
4WD:4585 lbs (2079 kg)
Ballasted:4985 lbs (2261 kg)
2WD Operating:4215 lbs (1911 kg)

Capacity

Fuel:12.6 gal (47.7 L)
Hydraulic system:8.6 gal (32.6 L)

232 Loader

Dump angle:42.5°
Bucket width:60 inches (152 cm), 72 inches (182 cm)
Lift capacity:1800 lbs (816 kg) full at pin
Breakout force:2600 lbs (1179 kg)
Reach (dumped):25.4 inches (64 cm)
Reach (ground):63.4 inches (161 cm)
Height (at pin):106 inches (269 cm)
Clearance (dumped):80 inches (203 cm)
Rollback (ground line):13°

832 Loader

Dump angle:35°
Bucket width:60 inches (152 cm), 72 inches (182 cm)
Lift capacity:2400 lbs (1088 kg) full at pin
Breakout force:2969 lbs (1346 kg)
Reach (dumped):30 inches (76 cm)
Reach (ground):67 inches (170 cm)
Height (at pin):115 inches (292 cm)
Clearance (dumped):93 inches (236 cm)
Rollback (ground line):17°

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:32
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open
Valves:2
Capacity:8.6 gal (32.6 L)
Pump flow:9.5 gpm (36.0 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS:Two-post ROPS. Canopy optional.
Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes:mechanical drum (early), differential mechanical wet disc (late)
Steering:Power steering

Production

Type:Utility tractor
Series:200 Series
Built in:Coventry, England
Original price:$18,800 in 1998
Production notes:Production of the Massey Ferguson 240 in the UK market began in 1979. North American production began in 1983.
Production years:1980 - 1999

Attachments

Notes:Loaders fit the two-wheel drive version of the 240.
Loader models:Massey Ferguson 232 loader, Massey Ferguson 832 loader

Transmission

Type:sliding gear
Gears:8 forward and 2 reverse
Notes:Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears.

Tractor hitch

Control:position and draft control
Rear Type:II/I

Serial Numbers

1983:524172
1984:552016
1985:557882
1986:862369
1987:V01001
1988:N01001
1989:P01001
1990:R01001
1991:S01001
1992:A01001
1993:B01001
1994:C01001
1995:D01001
1996:E01001
1997:F01001
1998:G01001
Location:Serial number plate on the lower right of the instrument panel.
1986 (late):U01001

Dimensions & Tires

Width:66.1 inches (167 cm)
Weight:4015 to 4585 pounds
2WD Length:124.6 inches (316 cm)
4WD Length:127.1 inches (322 cm)
Rear tread:52 to 76 inches (132 to 193 cm)
Front tread:52 to 72 inches (132 to 182 cm)
2WD Wheelbase:76.1 inches (193 cm)
4WD Wheelbase:77 inches (195 cm)
2WD Height (ROPS):87 inches (220 cm)
4WD Height (ROPS):86 inches (218 cm)
2WD Ground clearance:9.8 inches (24 cm)
4WD Ground clearance:10.5 inches (26 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:live (two-stage clutch)
Rear PTO Type:540