John Deere 6M 230 vs Massey Ferguson 4840

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 6M 230

John Deere 6M 230

266 HP · 2024+

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Massey Ferguson 4840

Massey Ferguson 4840

265 HP · 1978–1983

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 6M 230 is more powerful than the Massey Ferguson 4840: 266 HP versus 265 HP (+1 HP, +0%).
  • The John Deere 6M 230 is the more recent model: production started in 2024, versus 1978 for the Massey Ferguson 4840.
  • The John Deere 6M 230 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 5894 kg versus 4989 kg.

Full specs comparison

John Deere 6M 230Massey Ferguson 4840
Power266 HP265 HP
Production years2024+1978–1983
FuelDieselDiesel
Cylinders68
Displacement6.8 L14.8 L
Weight9 599 kg—
Drive4WDTracks
TransmissionCVTPartial power shift
Gears (fwd/rev)—18 / 6
Rear lift capacity5 894 kg4 989 kg
Wheelbase290 cm347 cm
Length508 cm640 cm
CabYesYes

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