massey ferguson 1240

I was using the front end loader to move debris with the three point raised on my MF 1240. After completing the task, I parked then lowered the three point and front end bucket. Next day, three point would not raise. Front end loader works fine. Hydraulic fluid checked good. I can see the lift...

will the turf tire rims work for the R4's or will they require new rims? Does anyone know where to find the actual tire sizes for turf and R4 on this tractor?

I have a 1999 Massey 1240 with an iseki 1.464L 3 cylinder with 2200 hours. I bought it at an auction with "low compression" in 2 cylinders. Well my compression reading were 360, 250, 160. Leak down test resulted in audible air coming through the bottom end on the first 2 cylinders. I did not...

Purchased my MF 1240 4 WD with manual transmission back in 1997, new. Great compact tractor and had no major problems until recently. Engine would not turn over! Checked battery and determined that starter might be the problem, replaced starter and ignition switch and problem continues. Not...

So as I was doing some snow clearing a couple days ago when I noticed a slight hesitation driving back uphill. I figured it was time to change the fuelfilter so I did. Today I did some heavy snowblowing and near the end driving back up hill it REALLY bogged down up to the point where the engine...

Can anyone tell me the mechanical ratio of the 4 wheel drive?

Any one have a used one or know where I can find one?

So I paid big buck to buy the only MF 1217 backhoe I could find, because that is the stock backhoe made for my tractor (MF1240). And what a surprise... Something does not match and I cannot mount it.. I need help from someone who has this backhoe on a 1240. The backhoe manual suggests that the...

I broke my PTO switch and can't find it anywhere... Does anybody know at least the part number for this thing..

What options do I have for a backhoe attachment on a MF 1240 tractor? I know the stock one was MF 1217, but they are kind of rare to find. If anyone has one close to BC, Canada, let me know.. I've read that the stock one (MF 1217) has a frame and that this the preferred option for the tractor...

Tractor is split, input housing removed, manual states all gears can be removed out the front. Several gears are supported by the input hsg. but PTO clutch and shafts are supported by transmission case. PTO Clutch must come out before 31 T and 27 T gear and F and R syncro can be removed...

Clicking noise in reverse, found what appears to be a fragment of a bearing cage while changing trans fluid. Would like to split at spacer trans to main trans. Shop manual indicates this is does not look terribly difficult? Manual photo shows access to F/R shuttle synchronizer. Suspect this is...

I have a model year 2000 MF 1240 4WD with 800 hours on it. Nice little tractor, but seems to have a sticky clutch when warmed up thoroughly. sometimes when I depress the clutch it will stay depressed momentarily, and then release all at once. It does not do it all the time, but just often enough...

I have a MF1240 and it now appears there are no dealers left anywhere close to me. I'm in Hague VA 22469 if anyone has some info. My problem today is the need for the spin on transmission oil filter. Anyone have a cross to an available filter? Fram or something found in auto stores? Thanks...

Hi All, I am totally new to working on tractors and diesel engines. So, I have a few questions. Antifreeze, I have read alot on different types of antifreeze, so I called the dealer and the parts guy said to just use the regular green antifreeze. I guess the antifreeze for diesel engines...

I have a 2000 1240 600 hours ,used mainly to plant and maintain foodplots and some mowing of roads and areas around camp .When I place the tractor in PTO and start to mow or till after a few minutes the PTO pops out of engagement and I have to put the lever back into PTO to engage it again and...

I have a 1240 massey ferguson 4x4 that i am parting out. Everything works as it should. as of now I have everything, the only pieces that are not availabel are the seat, hood, and grill. let me know what you may be looking for and we can work out a price.

900 hours on it. tractor has a loader and backhoe on it. Most of the hours are from the backhoe. I cant isolate where the noise is sounds tihe its halfway in 4x4 any ideas

Can anyone tell me year from serial. No. C 40219

I own a MF 1240 and my seat is toast. The cushion has been ripped for awhile. I've been getting by with duct tape. But recently one of the brackets on the underside of the seat broke off due to rust at the welds. I need a new seat but the dealer wants $400 for it and that's just way too much...

A helper was running my tractor today and apparently the clutch started slipping and now only 1st gear seems to work. Put it into 2nd or higher and it does nothing but can smell something burning. No unusual sounds etc. I figure he's burned up the clutch and now it just keeps slipping in any...

Hello everyone. I'm new to the board. I have a MF 1240 and when I first start it and engage the PTO the shaft spins for less than a minute and stops. It won't spin again until the tractor has set for a day. Anyone know what might be causing this? I haven't started trouble shooting yet and...

Hi all, Had a pretty bad day yesterday with my MF 1240. Doing some loader work and suddenly the tractor started to make a noise like something was stuck in the fan. I shut it down right away and took a look.. Nothing in there so I started it again and found the noise is coming from the...

I need the measurements for a mf 1240 tie rod. I think it will fit an iseki ta262 but cant tell until I have some measurements. Need thead size and so forth

tach on my 1240 quit. Is it possible to remove metal cover that's between the steering wheel and the engine soas to gain access to rear of instrument panel without disconnecting the wiring to ignition? I have removed all the screws and bolts holding the instrument panel and the above mentioned...

We picked up this little gem last weekend. It has less than 500 hours and came with a 6 ft rear blade and a 5 ft brush hog. It looks to have been well taken care of and the only defect I have found on it is that the tilt steering seems to be inoperative. I got it off the trailer and my 5/8ths...

my mf 1240 won't start; the solenoid that moves the lever on injector pump does not move to run positiion when key is moved to on. any ideas on how to trouble shoot the solenoid? Thanks

We are going to go look at this tractor this afternoon, I know the engine is manufactured in Japan, does anyone know where the rest of the tractor was manufactured? I pretty sure this model will fit our needs, but does anyone have anything I should look out for? Thanks Roy

My dad's 1997 MF 1240 won't shut off with key. Anyone have any ideas? Dealer thought it was the starter relay so he replaced that and no change. Seems that when he turns the key off it is not shutting down the fuel to the injectors. Thanks for any ideas! - Chuck

I own a Massey Ferguson 1240 and was replacing the thermostat because of a cracked thermostat housing. I know the recent owner has taken out the thermostat before because he replaced the water pump. Anyway my question is does anyone have a picture diagram or instructions on which way the...

I need to know what the compression and valve clearance specs are for this 3 cyl 27hp diesel. The machine is built by Iseki for Massey and I can not find the specs anywhere. Thanx in advance for any assistance.

I need some used FEL brackets for a MF 1240. Please help if you can

My 1240 has served me well, zero problems, until a couple days ago when I returned to the shop to gas up. I was running near empty when I re-fueled, and the fuel gage correctly indicated right off empty and was working fine. After I topped the tank off and restarted the motor, the fuel gage...

I just got used MF1240 (not sure, may be 1260, but prety sure 1240) Needs a battery, what should I look for? Prob. Auto Parts store, or Sears. :) Thanks

The local MF dealer has a rental return (vineyard use) 1433V with 30 hours, syncro shuttle 8x8, R-1's, and will put on a new 1466 loader for $15500, plus tax and says its a firm price. Now, I already have a 1240 thats like new with 170 hrs and a 16x16 tranny. How much real difference is there...

I needed a grill guard for my MF 1240 but was at a loss to find one, either factory made or after market so I made one . Thought I'd share this for those who may also want to protect their grill. Its made of 1 1/2" x 1/4" flat stock with the attaching base plate made of 2 1/2" x 3/8"

From what I've read sofar this "Board of Directors" has some great information and insight into helping individuals like me that can't seem to think of everything regarding which new tractor to buy. Today I drove a 2910 and a Massey F 1240 both without any attachments. Please correct any of the...