Specifications
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| Model information | |
| Production years | 1980 - 1999 |
| Series | 200 Series |
| Equipment type | Utility tractor |
| Production | |
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
| Equipment type | Utility tractor |
| Built in | Built in Coventry, England |
| Original price | Original price was $18,800 in 1998 |
| Notes | Production of the Massey Ferguson 240 in the UK market began in 1979. North American production began in 1983. |
| Massey Ferguson 240 Engine | |
| Engine | Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel |
| Details | Engine details ... |
| Massey Ferguson 240 Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed sliding gear |
| Details | Transmission details ... |
| Massey Ferguson 240 Power | |
| Engine | 46 hp 34.3 kW |
| PTO (claimed) | 41 hp 30.6 kW |
| Drawbar (tested) | 28.69 hp 21.4 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 34.77 hp 25.9 kW |
| Details | Performance test details ... |
| Mechanical | |
| Drive | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Steering | Power steering |
| Brakes | mechanical drum (early)
differential mechanical wet disc (late)
|
| Cab / ROPS | Two-post ROPS. Canopy optional. |
| Capacity | |
| Fuel | 12.6 gal 47.7 L |
| Hydraulic system | 8.6 gal 32.6 L |
| Hydraulics | |
| Type | open |
| Capacity | 8.6 gal 32.6 L |
| Valves | 2 |
| Pump flow | 9.5 gpm 36.0 lpm |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type | II/I |
| Control | position and draft control |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO | live (two-stage clutch) |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 76.1 inches 193 cm |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 77 inches 195 cm |
| Weight | 4015 to 4585 pounds |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 13.6-28 (2WD) |
| Details | Full dimensions and tires ... |
| Massey Ferguson 240 attachments | |
| Attachment | front-end loader |
| Details | Attachment details ... |
| 240 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Serial number plate on the lower right of the instrument panel. |
| 1983 | 524172 |
| 1984 | 552016 |
| 1985 | 557882 |
| 1986 | 862369 |
| 1986 (late) | U01001 |
| 1987 | V01001 |
| 1988 | N01001 |
| 1989 | P01001 |
| 1990 | R01001 |
| 1991 | S01001 |
| 1992 | A01001 |
| 1993 | B01001 |
| 1994 | C01001 |
| 1995 | D01001 |
| 1996 | E01001 |
| 1997 | F01001 |
| 1998 | G01001 |
| Details | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 32 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| References | |
| Publication | Loaders - Compact and Agricultural published in 1989, by Massey Ferguson 200 Series published in 1983, by Massey Ferguson MF 200 Series published in 1994, by Massey Ferguson |
Values may vary by engine, transmission or configuration. View source page
Model family
Series map
- 240 Current model46.0 hp
- 25044.4 hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.