Fordson New Major vs Massey Ferguson 1740

Side-by-side specs comparison

Fordson New Major

Fordson New Major

38 HP · 1952–1958

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Massey Ferguson 1740

Massey Ferguson 1740

38 HP · 2013–2018

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Fordson New Major and the Massey Ferguson 1740 deliver the same power: 38 HP.
  • The Massey Ferguson 1740 is the more recent model: production started in 2013, versus 1952 for the Fordson New Major.
  • The Fordson New Major is heavier: 2407 kg versus 1528 kg for the Massey Ferguson 1740.

Full specs comparison

Fordson New MajorMassey Ferguson 1740
Power38 HP38 HP
Production years1952–19582013–2018
Fuel—Diesel
Cylinders43
Displacement3.6 L1.5 L
Weight2 407 kg1 528 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionGearShuttle
Gears (fwd/rev)6 / 2—
Rear lift capacity—1 270 kg
Wheelbase203 cm177 cm
Length331 cm347 cm
Cab—Yes

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