Massey Ferguson 1540 Specs ( 2005-2014 )
Overview
The Massey Ferguson 1540 is a versatile compact utility tractor featuring a 40.1 hp Iseki 3-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine and standard four-wheel drive. Built between 2005 and 2014, it offers multiple transmission options including SynchroShuttle, PowerShuttle, and hydrostatic systems to suit diverse agricultural tasks.
Ideal Applications
Heavy Lifting and Material Handling:
With a rear lift capacity of 2,800 lbs and compatibility with front-end loader and backhoe attachments, this tractor is well-equipped for significant material movement and excavation projects.
Ground Maintenance and Landscaping:
The availability of specialized lawn, turf, and industrial tire options, combined with a 2000 RPM mid-PTO and 540 RPM rear PTO, makes it ideal for precision turf management and implement operation.
Year-Round Utility Operations:
The four-wheel drive system, 14-inch ground clearance, and support for snowblower and blade attachments ensure reliable performance across varying terrains and seasonal weather conditions.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Matsuyama, Japan |
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| Distributor | Massey Ferguson |
| Manufacturer | Iseki |
| Original price | $17,939 (2008 SyncShuttle ) |
Engine
| Engine type | Iseki 1.5L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.43x3.31 inches (87 x 84 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 7.1 qts (6.7 L) |
| Description | Iseki / turbocharged diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 91.4 ci (1.5 L) |
| Oil capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Power (gross) | 40.1 hp (29.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 40.1 hp (29.9 kW) |
| Hydro PTO (claimed) | 29.5 hp (22.0 kW) |
| Shuttle PTO (claimed) | 31 hp (23.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 8 forward and reverse / infinite forward and reverse (3-range) / 12 forward and reverse |
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| Oil capacity | 32.8 qts (31.0 L) |
| Transmission | SynchroShuttle / PowerShuttle |
| Type | hydrostatic |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 12-speed |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 12-speed |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes / Two-post folding ROPS |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Front axle | 7.9 qts (7.5 L) |
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| Fuel | 10.6 gal (40.1 L) |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 9.1 gpm (34.4 lpm) |
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| Steering flow | 4.9 gpm (18.5 lpm) |
| Total flow | 14 gpm (53.0 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 2 optional |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
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| Rear lift (at ends) | 2800 lbs (1270 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic |
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| Mid PTO | independent OptOptional |
| Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 44.1 inches (112 cm) |
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| Ground clearance | 14 inches (35 cm) |
| Height | 87.4 inches (221 cm) |
| Length | 121 inches (307 cm) |
| Rear tread | 46.8 inches (118 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 70 inches (177 cm) |
| Width | 62 inches (157 cm) |
| Front tire | 8-16 |
| Rear tire | 12.4-24 |
| Weight | 3058 lbs (1387 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 70 inches (177 cm) |
| Industrial front | 10-16.5 / 25x8.5-14 |
| Industrial rear | 14.9-24 / 15x19.5 |
| Lawn/turf front | 27x8.50-15 / LSW305 R343 LSW430 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 41x14.00-20 / LSW610 R470 LSW430 |
| Optional tires (ag) | Front: 8-16. Rear: 13.6-24 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8-16. Rear: 12.4-24 |
Massey Ferguson 1540 Weight
| Max capacity | 6614 lbs (3000 kg) |
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| Max front axle | 3968 lbs (1799 kg) |
| Max rear axle | 3968 lbs (1799 kg) |
| Shipping | 3058 lbs (1387 kg) |
Massey Ferguson 1540 attachments
| Description | snowblower / blade / front-end loader / backhoe |
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References
| Description | MF 1500 Series published in 2004, by Massey Ferguson / MF 1500 Series published in 2005, by Massey Ferguson / MF 1500 Series published in 2006, by Massey Ferguson / 1500 Series Compact Tractors published in 2007, by Massey Ferguson |
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