Massey Ferguson 1540 4WD
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The Massey Ferguson 1540 is a tractor from the Massey Ferguson 4WD Tractor series. The engine draws 10 hp (7.5 kW) from 1.5 litres. Rated power arrives at 2,600 rpm — the engine pulls from low down rather than needing to be revved.
At 1,387 kg, it puts weight behind its pulling power — a good 136 kilograms per hp.
Within the range, rated power spans from 10.2 to 375 hp; with 10.2 hp, the 1540 sits at the bottom end. The next one up is the 1523 with 22.8 hp.
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 10.2 hp (7.5 kW)correct |
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| Rated speed | 2,600 rpmcorrect |
| Displacement | 1,497.8 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Ground clearance | 360.2correct |
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| Unladen weight | 1,387.1 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Forward gears | 8correct |
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| Reverse gears | 8correct |
Working data
| Pump flow | 53 l/mincorrect |
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| Fuel tank capacity | 40.1 lcorrect |
Other data
| Height | 2,222correct |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 5.4 kW/t (8 kW / 1.4 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 1% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,240 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Massey Ferguson 1540 have?
The Massey Ferguson 1540 delivers 10.2 hp.
How much does the Massey Ferguson 1540 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,387 kg.
What engine does the Massey Ferguson 1540 have?
1,498 cm³ displacement.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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