Massey Ferguson 8240
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The Massey Ferguson 8240 belongs to the tractor line of the manufacturer and is a model with six cylinders and a displacement of 6 596 cm³. It is rated at 170 hp (125.1 kW) at a nominal speed of 2 200 rpm and delivers a maximum torque of 669 Nm. Dimensions are 5 063 mm in length, 2 138 mm in width and 3 200 mm in height. The transmission is offered as 32 forward/32 reverse or 18 forward/8 reverse, and the top speed is 40 km/h. Fuel tank capacity is 410 l, and the PTO speeds are 540 rpm idle and 1 000 rpm under load. The lift category is Cat III.
A power output of 170 hp enables pulling heavy implements and handling demanding field tasks, while the torque of 669 Nm provides strong pulling force at low speeds. The extensive gearbox with up to 32 forward and 32 reverse gears allows fine speed adjustment to match various working conditions. The large 410 l tank reduces refueling stops during long operations, and the maximum speed of 40 km/h permits rapid transport between fields.
A tractor of this size and specification is typically used for heavy soil cultivation, seed and fertilizer distribution, and transporting large loads. The combination of high power, a wide‑range transmission and substantial fuel capacity makes it suitable for large agricultural enterprises that require both strong drawbar pull and endurance.
Massey Ferguson – other models: the collective page of tractors outside the named ranges, from the MF 35 and 135 through the 1000, 2000 and 3000 series to the MF 1200 (compact) and the 8700 S, 5 to 313 kW, Perkins
This page gathers the Massey Ferguson tractors the register could not assign to a named range – from the classics of the 1950s and 1960s such as the MF 35 and MF 135 from Coventry to current compact tractors and big tractors. Massey Ferguson emerged in 1953 from the merger of Massey-Harris (Toronto) with Harry Ferguson's tractor company, whose three-point hydraulics with draft control became the world standard; since 1994 the brand has belonged to AGCO, which builds the tractors in Beauvais, France, and sources the compact class from Iseki in Japan. The brand's type logic changed several times: the three-digit types 130 to 1200 of the 1960s and 1970s order the size in ascending order, the four-digit 1000 to 8000 series of the 1980s to 2000s give the range in the thousands digit and the model in the remaining digits (MF 1250 as compact, MF 3060 as mid-range), and since 2005 two digits mark the range and the last two the power step – MF 5710 as a 5700 with about 100 hp, MF 8737 as an 8700 with about 370 hp; S and the suffix Dyna-VT denote equipment and stepless transmission. The engines come from Perkins (the AD3.152 and 1104 series), AGCO Power (formerly Sisu) in the big and Iseki, Simpson (India) and Kohler in the small models.
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The register lists here 1,011 versions with 5.2 to 313 kW from one- to eight-cylinders of 1,123 to 8,419 cm³, PTO outputs from 19 to 290 hp, lift capacities from 540 to 9,950 kg, unladen weights from 670 to 12,000 kg, lengths from 2,480 to 6,200 mm and widths from 1,003 to 3,000 mm.
By unit numbers Massey Ferguson is one of the world's best-selling tractor brands, with strongholds in Britain, France, Scandinavia, Africa and South Asia, where the MF 240 and its Indian and Pakistani licence builds shape the market.
Used, the span is as wide as the brand: on classics originality and Perkins parts count, on compacts hydrostat and front loader, on the 5700 to 8700 operating hours, Dyna transmissions, electronics and exhaust aftertreatment; parts run through AGCO and Perkins.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Massey Ferguson (weitere Modelle), Massey Ferguson (AGCO, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 170 hp (125.1 kW)correct |
|---|---|
| Rated speed | 2,200 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 669 Nmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 6,596 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,063 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,138 mmcorrect |
| Height | 3,200 mmcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox | 32V/32R or 18V/8Rcorrect |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 40 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 410 lcorrect |
|---|
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat IIIcorrect |
|---|---|
| PTO speed | 540/1000 rpmcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Massey Ferguson 8240 have?
The Massey Ferguson 8240 delivers 170 hp.
What engine does the Massey Ferguson 8240 have?
6 cylinders, 6,596 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the Massey Ferguson 8240 go?
Top speed is 40 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Massey Ferguson 8240?
5,063 mm × 2,138 mm × 3,200 mm.
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.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- 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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