Captain 280 DX vs Massey Ferguson 1240
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Captain 280 DX and the Massey Ferguson 1240 deliver the same power: 28 HP.
- The Captain 280 DX is the more recent model: production started in 2016, versus 1992 for the Massey Ferguson 1240.
- The Massey Ferguson 1240 is heavier: 1149 kg versus 1000 kg for the Captain 280 DX.
Full specs comparison
| Captain 280 DX | Massey Ferguson 1240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 28 HP | 28 HP |
| Production years | 2016+ | 1992–2002 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Displacement | 1.3 L | 1.5 L |
| Weight | 1 000 kg | 1 149 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Partial power shift | Shuttle |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 2 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 1 300 kg |
| Wheelbase | 154 cm | 164 cm |
| Length | 262 cm | 301 cm |