Kubota KL40Z vs Massey Ferguson 1540
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Massey Ferguson 1540 is more powerful than the Kubota KL40Z: 40 HP versus 39 HP (+1 HP, +3%).
- The Kubota KL40Z is the more recent model: production started in 2012, versus 2005 for the Massey Ferguson 1540.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota KL40Z | Massey Ferguson 1540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 39 HP | 40 HP |
| Production years | 2012–2015 | 2005–2014 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 1.5 L |
| Weight | 1 814 kg | — |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | — | Shuttle |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 24 / 16 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 1 270 kg |
| Wheelbase | 188 cm | 177 cm |
| Length | 338 cm | 307 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota KL40Z or the Massey Ferguson 1540?
The Massey Ferguson 1540 is more powerful than the Kubota KL40Z: 40 HP versus 39 HP (+1 HP, +3%).
Which is more recent, the Kubota KL40Z or the Massey Ferguson 1540?
The Kubota KL40Z is the more recent model: production started in 2012, versus 2005 for the Massey Ferguson 1540.

