SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 40 vs Massey Ferguson 245
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 40 and the Massey Ferguson 245. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
John Deere 401900.0 kg (4188.8 lbs)
Massey Ferguson 2451840.0 kg (Gas: 3902.2 lbs (1770.0 kg) Diesel: 4056.5 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 40 Agricultural Tractors | Massey Ferguson 245 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Utility Tractor | Utility Tractor |
| Horsepower | 12.5 kW (16.8 HP) | — |
| Weight | 1900.0 kg (4188.8 lbs) | 1840.0 kg (Gas: 3902.2 lbs (1770.0 kg) Diesel: 4056.5 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Gear type with dry disc clutch | — |
| Length | 291.0 cm (114.6 in.) | 321.0 cm (126.4 in.) |
| Years Made | 1953-1955 | 1976-1983 |
| Engine Model | John Deere | Continental |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Displacement | 1647 cc (100.5 cu in.) | 2376 cc (145.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 10.21 cm (4.02 in.) | 8.61 cm (3.39 in.) |
| Stroke | 10.21 cm (4.02 in.) | 10.31 cm (4.06 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Transmission | Live |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | 540 RPM |
| Rated RPM | 1850 RPM | — |
| Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Battery | 6 V | 12 V, 96Ah |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 142.0 cm (55.9 in.) | 148.0 cm (58.3 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40.0 l (10.6 gal) | 48.0 l (12.7 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 4.7 l (1.2 gal) | 7.0 l (1.8 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 13.2 l (3.5 gal) | 10.0 l (2.6 gal) |
| Transmission Model | John Deere | — |
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Drawbar Category | I | I |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 5.00-15; 6.00×16 | Ag: 6.00-16 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 9-24; 10-24; 11-24 | Ag: 13.6-28 |
| Lift Capacity | — | 1415.0 kg (3119.5 lbs) |
| Width | — | 180.0 cm (70.9 in.) |
| Wheelbase | — | 189.0 cm (74.4 in.) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | — | 25.0 l (6.6 gal) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | — | 25.0 l (6.6 gal) |
| Max. Travel Speed | — | 18.2 km/h (Forward: 22.4 MPH (36.0 km/h) Reverse: 11.3 MPH) |
| Brakes | — | Differential mechanical drum |
| Differential Lock | — | Mechanical rear |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.